Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) and Properties
When the polystyrene raw material contacts the water vapor, the pentane gas granules within the material are expanded. When these expanded gas granules adhere to each otherExpanded Polystyrene (EPS) is formed. It is used for packaging and for heat insulation.
Expanded polystyrene, also known as styrofoam or foam, is used as a packaging or thermal insulation material. Since it is very easy to use as a thermoplastic material, the expanded polystyrene is exceedingly preferred.
Expanded polystyrene materials are generally used as upholstery, automotive, packaging, insulation applications as well as casting production material. Since the expanded polystyrene is light and inexpensive and it is possible to recycle, it is highly preferred as a material.
There are 5 basic stages in the production of the expanded polystyrene. Steps such as pre-expansion, conditioning, molding, shaping and post-production are carried out in the best possible way to ensure that you produce the high quality expanded polystyrene.
The quality of expanded polystyrene material produced by the particular technology is remarkably ideal. This material, used as a heater, has a low-density conductivity. In this way, the level of density increases. It has a high level of moisture resistance and it isn’t water-swellable.
Extended Polystyrene Uses
The main uses of the expanded polystyrene that is preferred with its wide range of advantages are as follows:
- Signboard applications
- Electrical equipment
- Insulation materials
- Lighting fixtures
- Food packaging applications
- Foam containers
- Yogurt containers
- TV panels
- Stationery products