What is the Purpose of PE Foam?

There are a few questions we all ask ourselves at one point in our lives: who am I? What is my purpose?

We can’t answer those questions, but we can tell you the purpose of PE foam. What is it? And what’s it used for? 

What is PE Foam?

Polyethylene (PE) Foam is low cost, resilient to chemicals and water, and industrially recyclable. It’s suited for a wide variety of applications - end caps, case inserts, and other common types of packaging.

PE Foam Advantages

• Sustainable - made from recycled materials and can be recycled after use
• Fast and Easy to fabricate and bond
• Chemical resistant
• Water resistant
• Can be heat bonded
• Wide variety of densities and color

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How is PE Foam Used?

PE foam is used in many applications. The most common include:

• Construction
• Void-fill
• Floor underlayment
• Cold chain protection
• Custom protective packaging

At Foam Industries, we use PE foam to create packaging solutions for a wide variety of products across several major industries:

• Industrial
• Medical
• Automotive
• Aerospace & Military
• Branding & Marketing

These custom packaging solutions include case inserts, influencer kits, reusable packaging and handling trays.

PE Foam for Custom Packaging

Polyethylene foam is the most common type of foam used in packaging, for a few key reasons:

• Low cost
• Fast and Easy to fabricate and bond
• Chemical resistant
• Water resistant
• Can be heat bonded
• Wide variety of densities and color

One of the key reasons why we recommend PE foam is because it’s plastic base - it’s highly recyclable and can be used multiple times without losing quality. Much of the polyethylene foam used in packaging is comprised of materials that have already been recycled at least once.

Find Your Best Option with a Packaging Expert

As a leader in the packaging industry, Foam Industries has set the bar with an unwavering commitment to quality, exceptional client service, and constant innovation. Through our extensive inventory of endlessly customizable products, we ensure you find exactly what you’re looking for.

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Foam Industries is a custom protective packaging company specializing in foam – with additional wood and plastic fabrication services. Our custom foam fabrication services are ideal for any type of packaging, display, or support service needed – from design to finished product.