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Discover the unmatched durability and versatility of genuine Plastazote, a leading material in the foam and sponge market. This closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene foam is incredibly lightweight and free from chemical agents, making it ideal for use in highly sensitive environments.
Plastazote excels in various applications due to its remarkable ability to recover from frequent and heavy impacts, ensuring dependability and cost-effectiveness. It offers excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals, solvents, acids, alkalis, and most oils, making it suitable for diverse industries. Its superior thermal insulation properties make it perfect for the automotive and construction sectors. Additionally, its lightweight and chemically inert nature make it popular in scientific and medical fields.
Key Features
- Recovers from repeated impacts
- Excellent chemical resistance to most oils, solvents, acids & alkalis
- Non-toxic, odourless, buoyant & non-absorbent
- Very good thermal insulator
- Weatherproof with good ultraviolet stability
- Easily shaped, cut and bonded to other materials
Customisable Formats for Your Needs
We supply genuine Plastazote in various formats tailored to your specifications. Popular requests include strips, gaskets, and seals, available with either a plain or adhesive-backed finish for easy installation. Plastazote is offered in four densities: 18, 24, 33, and 45 kg/m³, each with unique properties. Refer to our material spec sheet to select the right density for your specific requirements.
Advanced Manufacturing for Optimal Performance
Plastazote foam is produced through a specialised process where crude oil is used to create a cross-linked, closed-cell polyethylene foam, with nitrogen expansion ensuring toughness and flexibility. This structure allows the foam to bounce back to its original shape after compression, thanks to the nitrogen-filled cells acting like tiny balloons.
The closed-cell structure of Plastazote makes it impenetrable to air and moisture, preventing liquid absorption and making it an excellent choice for gasket production. Plastazote foam gaskets can be cut into strips, pads, or intricately shaped pieces, providing a low-pressure seal to prevent the leakage of liquids or gas and to block dust and debris intrusion when compressed.
Versatile Density Options for Various Applications
Plastazote is manufactured in different densities, measured by the weight or mass of the foam per cubic meter (m³). The density impacts the material’s properties and performance, with higher density foams being heavier and more compact. This versatility allows Plastazote to be used effectively across numerous applications.
Choose genuine Plastazote for your gasket needs and experience the superior quality and performance that sets it apart in the market. Explore our range of formats and densities to find the perfect solution for your industry requirements.
