LIGHT WEIGHT
EPS is an extremely lightweight material which is not surprising considering it is comprised of ~95% air. This characteristic makes it ideal for use in packaging as it does not significantly add to the weight of the total product thereby reducing transportation costs. Energy consumption for transport fuel is also reduced and vehicle emissions minimized– all contributing to lower global warming.

MECHANICAL

      • Compressive stress
      • Flexural strength
      • Tensile strength
      • Shear strength

THERMAL INSULATION

EPS has exceptional insulation properties, with a thermal resistance (R value) of 1.31 per 50mm of thickness for S class material, as defined by AS 1366 part 3: 1992. This makes it ideal for wall and under floor insulation and external cladding of buildings.

Because of its cellular structure EPS is dimensionally stable, and will not settle over time. EPS used and installed correctly does not deteriorate with age and as such is able to deliver constant R values for the life of the building.

The almost exclusive use of EPS as the insulation material for cool stores and freezers is testament to its insulation ability in the most demanding of all insulation applications.

Equally, for the transport of chilled food such as fish, EPS is the ideal material for the boxes used in this application.

CHARACTERISTICS
      • Exceptional insulation properties,
      • Exhibits excellent shock absorbing characteristics
      • Moisture Resistance
      • Predictable characteristics
      • EPS is an inert, organic material
      • resist moisture
      • resistant to almost all aqueous media
      • environmentally friendly
      • can be easily cut and shaped
      • Light Weight