FoamCraft Packaging

Protective Packaging Materials

Die Cut Foam Protective Packaging Wooden Crates Custom Designed Foam Case Inserts

Polyethylene, Polyurethane Foam, Ethafoam, Ester, and Ether Foams are designed to meet a broad range of protective packaging requirements -- from economical lightweight protection, to heavy-duty industrial packaging.  They are clean, non-abrasive, cost efficient, with superior physical properties necessary for cushioning, and insulating along with barrier applications, which offers a variety of creative opportunities.

We utilize many of the finest protective packaging materials including:

  • Anti-Static Foams
  • Static Dissipative Foams
  • Conductive Foams
  • Convoluted Foams – Using Polyurethane Ether and Ester foam to protect you parts
  • Insta-Pak – Liquid Foam injected into a mold or sealed bag to custom fit your parts or liners for a box or container
  • Corrugated Shipping Boxes (A, B, C & E Flutes, Wax Coated, White Bleach Coated, Oyster coated from Non-test to 350# Double Wall)
  • Heat Treated Wooden Crates
  • Solid Fiberboard (Chipboard, Solid Kraft, Solid Bleach Sulfate, Anti- Tarnish, Milk Carton Stock, Poly Coated, Clay Coated all from .016 – .125)
  • Polyurethane Foam
  • Polyethylene Foam
  • Polypropylene Foam
  • Ethafoam
  • Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
  • Expanded Polyethylene (EPE)
  • Corrugated Plastic Inserts

More Info Below:

Polyethylene Ethafoam
Options
Available in planks, rolls, and rounds. Available in color. Densities range from 1.2# to 9#.
Properties
Closed cell, resilient, buoyant, chemical resistant, thermal conductivity
Applications
Packaging, cushioning, floatation, case inserts, material handling 		Polyethylene Ethafoam Lite
Options
Available in planks, rolls, and rounds. Available in color. Closed cell. Strand Extrusion. Density 1.7#
Properties
Closed cell, low density, low load-bearing, resilient, durable, lightweight, flexible, non-abrasive
Applications
Packaging, cushioning, material handling 		Polyurethane Ether
Options
Available in buns and rolls. Available in color. Densities range from 2# to 6#.
Properties
Open cell, flexible, resilient, elastic, lightweight, uniform cell construction, good color retention
Applications
Packaging, case inserts, medical padding, acoustics
Polyurethane Ester
Options
Available in buns and rolls. Available in color. Densities range from .8# to 4#.
Properties
Open cell, flexible, resilient, elastic, lightweight (not color-fast)
Applications
Packaging, cushioning, acoustics, case inserts 		EPS
Options
Densities 1#, 1.5#, 2#
Properties
Closed cell, semi ridged, lightweight, good insulation
Applications
Packaging, blocking, bracing, insulating 		Polypropylene
Options
Densities: 1#, 1.3#, 1.9#
Properties
Closed cell, semi ridged, resilient, lightweight
Applications
Packaging, cushioning, floatation, material handling

Corrugated Plastic
Corrugated plastic is an affordable alternative to corrugated fiberboard. It is manufactured from recycled plastic and is itself 100% recyclable. Completely unaffected by water, it won't rust, rot, mildew or corrode like metal or wood. It is easy to work with and can be die-cut, scored, creased, stapled, nailed, folded, drilled, and sonic or heat welded. It is available in a wide variety of stock or custom colors. Stronger, lighter and more durable then corrugated fiberboard, corrugated plastic is tear, punch and impact resistant. Furthermore, it can be made anti-static, conductive, ultra-violet inhibiting, flame retardant, corrosion retardant, and non-skid. It naturally resists a wide range of chemicals, grease and dirt. And it can be provided with FDA approved resins. Now that we have your attention, here are the specifics.

Options
Corrugated plastic is available in profile, single face or laminated. Profile is composed of two outside liners separated by small I-bean formed plastic. Standard profile is manufactured from high-density polyethylene and polypropylene plastic. Profile board is available in a variety of thicknesses and colors including many stock and custom colors or translucent white. Laminated is similar in design to corrugated fiberboard, with two outside liners fused to a fluted center. Standard laminate is high density polyethylene plastic available with special additives. It's available in translucent white and a variety of stock or custom colors. Single-face (Laminated) is available and produced in pads, sheets or rolls. Materials (Resins)

Materials (Resins)
Profile
High-density Polyethylene
Copolymer polypropylene
Laminated and Single-Face
High-density Polyethylene

Colors

Stock Color Profile Board Laminated Board
Translucent White x x
Opaque White x x
Black x x
Blue x x
Green x x
Olive Green   x
Yellow x x
Gray x x
Red x  
Brown x  
Orange x  
Peach x  
Custom Colors Available x  

Sizes

  Profile Laminated
Across corrugation: 78 in (198.1 cm) Unlimited
With corrugation: Unlimited 96 in (243.8 cm)
Thickness (standard): .098 in (2.5 mm) .15 in (3.8 mm)
  .236 in (6.0 mm)  

Board Weights

  Laminated
  Profile Board Single Face
Minimum: 130 lbs/1000 sq ft 140 lbs/1000 sq ft 100 lbs/1000 sq ft
Maximum: 300 lbs/1000 sq ft (HDPE) 425 lbs/1000 sq ft 300 lbs/1000 sq ft
  250 lbs/1000 sq ft (PP)