Packaging foam has large pores, which increases its elasticity and ability to absorb shock loads. It reliably protects fragile items made of glass, ceramics, porcelain and other similar materials. Let’s learn more about the features, applications, and benefits of this polyurethane foam.
How is polyurethane foam used for packaging?
Universal foam cushions are in the greatest demand. These are pads that help to fix the goods and maintain the integrity of the package during transportation. They are used in combination with other inserts or bulk fillers.
You can also buy foam for packaging in the form of one-piece molds. They are already made for specific products and exactly follow their shape. This customized solution is more expensive, but much more convenient and reliable.
Another way to use polyurethane foam for packaging is to crush the leftover material into crumbs. It retains high elasticity when crushed, providing effective shock absorption. Foam crumb is often used to fill large boxes.
What form of packaging foam is sold in?
This technical packaging material is available in three types:
- shaped products produced by molding and contour cutting – lobsters and tabs;
- sheets for independent cutting and forming;
- crumb for filling boxes.
Advantages of foam for packaging
The key advantage of our material is that it softens loads of any kind – static and dynamic, smooth and suddenly increasing. This makes it ideal for protecting expensive fragile items such as glass and porcelain, souvenirs, household appliances, electronics, plumbing, etc. The advantages of polyurethane foam also include
- Lightness – it almost does not increase the weight of the package and does not make you spend more money on transportation;
- affordability – as in the case of weight, the inexpensive material makes up only a small percentage of the total cost of the packaged goods;
soft surface without coarse fractions – foam does not leave scratches and dents. It is suitable for any packaging regardless of the physical properties of the item; - safety – polyurethane foam does not emit harmful substances and does not affect the environment. It can withstand heat up to +160° and has low combustion resistance;
- ease of processing – polyurethane foam of any density can be processed with the simplest tools, for example, cut with a sharp knife.
How to buy foam for packaging from Highfoam
Using the catalog on our website, you can buy shipping foam directly from the manufacturer. We offer different types of this material, which differ in density, maximum load, sheet thickness, and other characteristics. Highfoam delivers products in Ukraine, including Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, and other cities.
The easiest way to place an order on our website is to call the company’s representatives. We will tell you about each type of foam and help you make the right choice. You can also use other communication methods presented in the contacts section to order our products.