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Neolon XPE 

Neolon is our most popular, recognised and trusted brand.

Australian boat builders and construction companies rely in the quality, strength and longevity of Neolon recycled XPE foam.

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Features & Benefits

Superior Buoyancy

Neolon XPE meets the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) meaning it is approved for use in commercial vessels. PJ Bowers recommends the use of Neolon XPE as marine buoyancy in all vessels for piece of mind.

Chemical Resistance

Neolon XPE has a high resistance to chemicals due to being a closed cell, cross-linked polymer producing a highly durable and resilient foam.

Fire Retardancy

Testing resulted in a spread of flame index of 0/10, a heat evolved index of 0/10 and a smoke developed index of 2/10.

Neolon XPE with foil face is CE certified to ISO 4589-3.2017.

Thermal Insulation

Tested in accordance with ISO 8302.1991, Neolon XPE is a highly efficient insulation foam appropriate for all environments where an elevated thermal resistivity is necessary.

Long-Lasting

Tested at UNSW, Neolon XPE displayed no evidence of significant changes in the mechanical properties after being exposed to accelerated weathering conditions for an approximated equivalence of 20-years real-life outdoor aging.
a close up photograph of the Neolon XPE cut into a length of compression joint for bridge construction, you can see the cells of the foam

What is Neolon XPE used for?

Bridge foam compression joint, expansion joint, product image thumbnail

Construction

PJ Bowers supplies and manufactures high quality construction foams from Neolon XPE used in bridge and road construction such as compressible fillers and expansion joints.
Construction certifications include Transport and Main Roads Specifications MRTS77 Bridge Deck, and RT3204, Preformed Joint Fillers.
a large roll of Neolon XPE foam that foam has a foil face on one side for increased thermal insulation

Insulation

Neolon XPE is has excellent thermal properties and suitable for use in roofs, wall cavities or floors.

Available in sheets, rolls or tubes Neolon XPE is also available with a foil face providing outstanding deflection of external heat.
Neolon XPE foam a thick slab shown floating on water to represent its application and certification for buoyancy of vessels

Buoyancy (Floatation)

Neolon XPE foam is NATA certified and commonly used as a superior buoyancy foam which floats 973kg per cubic meter.

Other benefits as a buoyancy foam include high resistance to water and chemicals such as petrol, fire retardance and longevity.
an example of packaging made using Neolon XPE, this example is quite thick and is cut to the shape of a certain case

Packaging

Neolon XPE is a superior packaging foam due to its high mechanical strength with good rebound, moisture and chemical resistance, thermal insulation and longevity.

Applications include packaging of high value products such as electronic devices and instruments used in high impact environments such as mining, aerospace and industrial transport.

Technical Specifications of Neolon XPE (Crosslinked Polyethylene)

Testing & Conformance

JIS K-6767(Japanese Industrial Standards)
ASTM D 3575 (International)
VicLab - Independent Testing Australia
ISO 8302.1991 (Thermal Resistance Values)

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Result

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Density (kg/m3)
25kg/m3
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Total Thermal Resistance (R-Value)
(With bonded foil face)
0.546m²K/W @ 20mm thick
0.28m²K/W @ 10mm thick
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Sound Transmission Loss
-30dB @ 100Hz
-5dB @ 630Hz
-27dB @ 2000Hz
-23dB @ 5000Hz
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Indentation Hardness
13 JIS Type C
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Water Absorption (g/cm2)
(Foam is submerged underwater for 48 hours)
0.00009g/cm2
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Buoyancy (kg/m3)
973kg/m3
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Operating Temperature
(Without distortion of the foam)
Minimum: -70, Maximum +189 Degrees Celsius (melting point)
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Dimensional Change
(After temperature cycling and chemical submersions)
Length -2%, Width +0.5% (22 hours at 70 Degrees Celsius)
-1.35% (Heat cycled -30 to +65 Degrees Celsius)
-1.4% (14 days under high octane fuel)
-0.01% (30 days under 5% Bilge Cleaner Solution)
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Tensile Strength
210 KPa
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Tear Strength
125 KPa
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Elongation
(length @ break)
185% Length
134% Thickness
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Compression Strength
(Compression Deflection)
(Force required to compress 25% of a 25mm thick cylinder foam piece)
37KPa
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Compression Set
(Percentage of the original thickness after being compressed 50% for 72 hours and then recovered for 24 hours)
11%

Chemical Resistance testing of Neolon XPE (Crosslinked Polyethylene)

Test results are from a NATA accredited laboratory

Chemical

Weight Change

Dimension Change

Buoyancy Change

Compliance

10 temperature cycles and Hi Octane Petroleum (7 Days)
-6%
-1.4%
+2.73% (Day 1)
-6.17% (Day 7)
Yes
100mm under crude oil (14 Days)
+5%
+0.5%
0%
Yes
100mm under marine fuel oil (grade C) (14 Days)
+3.5%
+0.8%
+1.11%
Yes
100mm under diesel oil (14 Days)
+4%
+0.2%
-1.84%
Yes
100mm under high octane petroleum (14 Days)
+2%
+6%
+2.22%
Yes
100mm under kerosene (14 Days)
+1%
+5%
+2.73%
Yes
Bilge Cleaner 5% (30 Days)
-1%
0%
-0.57%
Yes
Petrol (30 Days)
+6%
+13%
-4.49%
Yes
Oil (30 Days)
+8%
+0.8%
-2.24%
Yes

Standard Purchasing Options for Neolon XPE (Crosslinked Polyethylene)

Available Technologies

• StickBack adhesive
• Foil insulation layer

Colours

Medium Grey

Sheet options

Thickness

Size

Weight

20mm
2400mm (length) x 1200mm (width)
1.4Kg
25mm
2400mm (length) x 1200mm (width)
1.8Kg
50mm
2400mm (length) x 1200mm (width)
3.6Kg
100mm
2400mm (length) x 1200mm (width)
7.2Kg

Full Roll options

Thickness

Size

Weight

Stickyback or Foilfaced

5mm
1200mm (width) x 25 meters (length)
7Kg
5mm
1200mm (width) x 25 meters (length)
8Kg
Foilfaced
5mm
1200mm (width) x 50 meters (length)
11Kg
Foilfaced
5mm
1200mm (width) x 50 meters (length)
12Kg
Stickyback & Foilfaced
10mm
1200mm (width) x 25 meters (length)
10Kg
10mm
1200mm (width) x 25 meters (length)
10Kg
Stickyback
10mm
1200mm (width) x 25 meters (length)
10Kg
Foilfaced
10mm
1200mm (width) x 25 meters (length)
12Kg
Stickyback & Foilfaced
15mm
1200mm (width) x 25 meters (length)
17Kg
Foilfaced
15mm
1200mm (width) x 25 meters (length)
18Kg
Stickyback & Foilfaced
20mm
1200mm (width) x 12.5 meters (length)
12Kg
Stickyback
25mm
1200mm (width) x 25 meters (length)
20Kg
Stickyback & Foilfaced

Dimensional Drawing

L = Length, W = Width, T = Thickness
A dimension drawing showing the standard sizing of the foam sheet
a dimensional drawing showing the sizing of a large full roll of Neolon XPE

Certifications

Fire retardancy

ASTM 1530.3, BS EN ISO 4589 3:2017

Construction Certification

NATA 14722, MRTS77, RTA 3204

Marine Certification

NATA 14722

Downloads

Neolon XPE foam is also available as:

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Foil Faced

An optional foil thermal insulation face which deflects heat sources often used in marine, construction, air conditioning and automotive applications.

StickyBack

An optional adhesive backing acts as an extra set of hands to hold foams in place. Available by custom order on just about any of our foams.
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Custom Cut-to-Size
Expansion Joints

Tell us the size you require and we will make your expansion joint to suit your specifications.
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BridgeFoam

An off the shelf, construction certified, bridge expansion joint available in Neolon XPE or open cell foam.
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