Applications
From a filler block to an AIrbus A380 , particle foams are everywhere.
Particle foams are characterised by being lightweight, robust, insulating and shock-absorbing, their low initial costs and easy recyclability.
Feasibility study | Test the feasibility of your product
Developing a new plastic product obviously starts with a sophisticated design, supplementary details and high-quality engineering.
During the feasibility study, the HSV engineers assess whether your product design can be manufactured using particle foams (EPS, EPP, ETPU, etc.), plastic injection moulding, or hybrid solutions that combine both techniques. You will receive advice without any obligations, gain insight into the options for your finished and/or semi-manufactured product, and find out how long production will take, accompanied by an initial estimate of the costs. More about the feasibility study.
Applications in technichal constructions
When applied in technical structural parts, the best of our particle foams is combined. They are excellently suited for a combination of protection, insulation and assembly. Recesses, ducts, component incorporation, engines or wiring can be easily combined in a single housing. Apply fasteners and connections to further optimise your design. Save on casings and visit ‘colours and textures’ to find out more about increasing the aesthetic value.
Applications in logistical solutions
In today’s logistics chain, you can apply particle foam in re-usable trays and protection of valuable semi-finished products. Long-distance transport is possible using smart folding boxes which reduce return volume. Lightweight, attractively priced, re-usable and recyclable.
Applications in insulation products
Particle foams consist of 98% air and air insulates. This offers a range of opportunities for cooling or heating. The insulating properties of particle foams has already been discovered by the food, catering, construction, pharma and consumer industries.
Applications in shock absorption, protection and packaging
Particle foams are excellent energy absorbers. This is a great starting point for the design of body protectors, life-saving equipment, head protection, bumpers, side crash pads and transport packaging. airpop® engineered air (EPS) performs better in ‘single impact’ cases, for example packaging. EPP on the other hand is resistant to multiple impacts and is suitable for car bumpers and helmets or artificial grass underlayers.
Applications in weight reduction
Wherever weight saving is important, particle foams play a leading role. Examples include aviation and the automotive industry. Our materials and material combinations allow the use of reinforced parts and inserts, resulting in extremely light structural parts.
Applications in design and shape
Colours and textures can be used on particle foams to design attractive products. Due to the low initial investment in moulds, you soon will reach the break-even point.
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