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Ethafoam

Ethafoam® is a non-reticulated extruded expanded polyethylene known for its outstanding performance and dependability providing outstanding shock resistance, even against repeated impacts.

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Features & Benefits

100% Recyclable

Ethafoam® is an odourless, non-crosslinked foam manufactured from a polyethylene resin that is readily available and easily recyclable.

low abrasion

Ethafoam® has a uniform cell structure resulting in a fine cell, low abrasion foam with a soft feel providing excellent abrasion resistance on sensitive, highly polished or painted surfaces.

Anti-Static

Ethafoam® is available as an anti-static foam for packaging of electrical components that meets packaging material Standards for ESD sensitive items, EAI-541, while still providing outstanding shock absorption and insulation qualities.

RF Grade

Ethafoam FR (fire retardant) specialty grade foam is formulated with additives to meet US Standard FAR25.853(a) Compartment Interiors
Ethafoam cut perfectly and inserted into a protective case, protecting and cushioning a medical device

What is Ethafoam used for?

Ethafoam cut and designed as secure, cushioned packaging for a sensitive hard drive electronic

Packaging

Ethafoam provides shock absorbing and durable packaging for delicate equipment such as electronics, cameras, lenses, amplifiers and monitors to name a few due to its outstanding ability to protect against impact and vibration during transit.
Ethafoam packaging showing cut aways for medical devices

Healthcare & Medical

Ethafoam is used in the medical and healthcare sector as repeat packaging of medical test equipment which require impact protection.
Ethafoam used in military applications

Military

Ethafoam M series advanced foams meet the <10% LEL blowing agent requirements, are strong, resilient with high impact cushioning suitable for the rigorous demands of Defence applications such as dunnage, unconventional transport and electronic device protection.
Ethafoam used for packaging important aviation or automotive parts

Art & Museum Artifacts

As a rigid, medium density closed cell foam which is chemically inert, non-abrasive and odourless with a natural colour, Ethafoam is the foam of choice for museums and galleries around the world.
Technical Properties
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Technical Specifications for Ethafoam

ASTM D3575-08
ISO 845:2006
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Property

Test Method

Ethafoam 180

Ethafoam 220

Ethafoam 400

Density (kg/m3)
ASTM D3575-08 ISO 845:2006
28
37
57
Compressive Strength (KPa)
ASTM D3575-08  Suffix D ISO 7214:2007
55
65
120
Compressive Set
(50%)
ASTM D3575-08 Suffix B ISO 1856:2000
<25
<20
<20
Compressive Creep (%) (1000 hrs)
ASTM D3575-08 Suffix BB
< 10 @ 9,1 kg/ dm2
< 10 @ 17,5 kg/dm2
< 10 @ 35 kg/ dm2
Tensile Strength
(@ peak (MD/CD) KPa)
ASTM D3575-08 Suffix T ISO 1798: 2008
172
137
213
165
303
296
Tear Strength
(MD/CD)
ASTM D3575-08 Suffix G
17
17
17
14
26
17
Water Absorption (%)
ASTM D3575-08
<3
<3
<1
Thermal Stability (%)
ASTM D3575-08 Suffix S
<2
<2
<2
Static Decay* (sec)
(Anti-Static Grade)
EIA Std. 541
Append. F
<2
<2
<2
Surface Resistivity*
(ohms/sq)
(Anti-Static Grade)
EIA Std. 541 Section 4.3
<2
<2
<2

Standard Purchasing Options for Ethafoam

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Standard Thicknesses

30, 50, 100mm

Sheet options

Name

Density

Standard Size

Sheet Thickness

Colours Available

Ethafoam 220
37Kg/m³
2740mm x 610mm,
1370mm x 610mm
1 - 110mm
Dark Grey or White
Ethafoam 220 Anti-Static
37Kg/m³
2740mm x 610mm,
1370mm x 610mm
1 - 55mm
Pink
Ethafoam 220 FR-AS
35Kg/m³
2740mm x 610mm,
1370mm x 610mm
55mm
Pink
Ethafoam M1 FRAS
36.8Kg/m³
2400 x 1200
50mm
Green
Ethafoam 900
57Kg/m³
2740mm x 610mm
55mm
White

Dimensional Drawing

L = Length, W = Width, T = Thickness
A dimension drawing showing the standard sizing of the foam sheet

Downloads

Brochure
Etha180 - Packaging Cushion Curves
Etha220 - Packaging Cushion Curves
Etha900 - Technical Data Sheet
Vibration Analysis
Etha220 - Fire Retardant Technical Info
Ethafoam - Sealed Air - Military Case Study

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