What is XPE foam

XPE foam (chemically cross-linked polyethylene foam, Polyethylene xpe foam) is a high-performance foam material, XPE foam through chemical or physical cross-linking technology, so that the polyethylene molecules to form a three-dimensional mesh structure, and then by foaming to make a closed-cell foam material. XPE foam has a variety of excellent characteristics, widely used in a variety of areas

Features

  1. Lightweight and soft: low density (usually 0.02-0.2 g/cm³), easy to process and cut.
  2. Cushioning and anti-shock: closed-cell structure effectively absorbs impact energy and protects precision items.
  3. Thermal insulation: Closed cell block air flow, reduce heat conduction and noise propagation.
  4. Waterproof and moisture-proof: non-absorbent, suitable for humid environments (e.g. bathroom anti-slip mats, cold chain packaging).
  5. Chemical Resistance: Resistant to acid, alkali and oil, suitable for industrial environments.
  6. Environmentally friendly: recyclable, some products meet RoHS standards, non-toxic and odorless.
  7. Temperature resistance range: usually -40℃ to 105℃, adaptable to extreme temperatures.

Difference with ordinary PE foam

  1. Cross-linking structure: XPE is cross-linked, while ordinary PE is linear structure without cross-linking.
  2. Performance improvement: XPE is significantly better than ordinary PE in terms of strength, temperature resistance and durability.
  3. Application scenario: ordinary PE is used for simple packaging, while XPE is used in automobile, construction and other demanding fields.

Application

  1. Packaging: anti-vibration packaging for electronic equipment and medical devices.
  2. Automobile: interior sound insulation pad, door buffer layer, roof heat insulation.
  3. Construction: floor heating insulation layer, roof insulation, moisture-proof mat.
  4. Sports: yoga mats, diving suit liners, sports protective gear.
  5. Others: mother and baby products (crawling mat), cold chain logistics box insulation layer.

With its multi-functionality, XPE foam is gradually replacing traditional materials and becoming an important choice in industry and life.