Polypropylene plastic foam (EPP) has a wide range of applications in many modern industries due to its excellent performance. The following is a detailed summary of its industry applications:
One, the packaging industry
Shockproof buffer packaging: EPP because of its good elasticity, impact resistance and compression resistance, is widely used in computers, advanced medical instruments, precision instruments, audio and video materials, cameras, liquid crystal glass, ceramics, handicrafts, a variety of household appliances, etc. Shockproof buffer packaging to avoid damage and destruction in the transportation process. Suffer damage and destruction. According to relevant statistics, packaging is one of the most important uses of expanded polypropylene (EPP), accounting for about 40% of the total. (Source: Zhejiang Plastics Industry Association)
Food Packaging: EPP materials are non-toxic and tasteless, with excellent thermal stability and thermal insulation properties, so they are also used for food packaging, such as food trays and containers for microwave ovens and refrigerators, a variety of daily food containers (trays, plates, bowls, boxes, etc.), as well as packaging materials for meat, tableware, etc. The production of EPP materials does not add any plasticizer and foam blowing agent, which can better ensure the safety of EPP materials. Foaming agent, can better ensure the safety of food. (Source: Zhejiang Plastics Industry Association)
Two, the automotive industry
Automotive parts: EPP in the automotive industry is very common applications, including automotive bumpers, automotive side anti-vibration core, automotive door anti-vibration core, advanced safety car seats, toolboxes, trunks, armrests, floor panels, sun visors, dashboards and so on. According to statistics, the current average of 100130kg of plastic per car, including the application of EPP plastic about 46kg.(Source: XPE chemical crosslinked polyethylene foam, Baidu Encyclopedia)
Third, the electronics industry
Structural components and packaging: EPP because of its lightweight, high strength and excellent shock performance, is used in large quantities for the structural components of electronic products and packaging. Such as refrigerator and air conditioning liner, solar water heater upper and lower tail bracket, communication equipment liner board and other structural components, as well as projectors, speakers, drones, headphones and other electronic products shockproof buffer packaging. (Source: XPE chemically cross-linked polyethylene foam, Baidu Encyclopedia)
Four, logistics and transportation industry
Protection of compartments and containers: EPP in the logistics and transportation industry also has a wide range of applications, such as EPP protection of compartments, EPP pallets, EPP trays, EPP crates, etc., which are able to effectively protect the goods in the process of transportation, and reduce the transportation cost. (Source: Baidu Encyclopedia)
Fifth, the construction industry
Insulation and sound insulation materials: EPP materials due to its low thermal conductivity, low water vapor permeability, high energy absorption and compression, is used as thermal insulation, sound insulation effect of good building materials. It can be used as filler, sealant keeper, and sealing strip in expansion joints of roofs, walls, concrete slabs, and highways. (Source: Baidu Encyclopedia)
Six, new air system manufacturing
Sound insulation and noise reduction and heat preservation and anti-condensation: EPP materials are also used in the new air system manufacturing industry, the sound insulation effect is good, can reduce the noise level of the machine; at the same time, EPP has a very good heat preservation effect, which can effectively prevent the machine from condensation or icing inside the machine, reduce the volume of the machine and improve the utilization of space. (Source: Baidu Love Sourcing)
Seven, toy models and sporting goods
Models and supplies: EPP materials are also used to make a variety of toy models and sporting goods, such as model airplanes, boat models, etc. Its lightweight, durable, easy to process characteristics make it an ideal material for these areas. (Source: Baidu Encyclopedia)
In summary, polypropylene plastic foam (EPP) has a wide range of applications in many industries, such as packaging, automotive, electronics, logistics, construction, fresh air systems, toy models and sporting goods, due to its excellent performance.