2023-03-22
Expanded polypropylene foam (EPP foam) and expanded polyethylene (EPE foam), is produced by applying heat, pressure and a blowing agent in an autoclave. The material is then made into small plastic beads. These beads are then injected into molds using steam heat and pressure to create virtually any shape.
FQ uses high quality EPP foam material to create EPP molded from products that are durable, light weight, and recyclable.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES * | TEST METHOD | UNITS | TESTED DENSITIES | ||||||
g/l | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 80 | 100 | ||
TENSILE STRENGTH | ISO 1798 DIN 53571 |
kPa | 270 | 450 | 560 | 670 | 760 | 960 | 1150 |
TENSILE ELONGATION | ISO 1798 DIN 53571 |
% | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH | ISO 844 | kPa | |||||||
25% STRAIN | DIN 53421 | 80 | 150 | 210 | 275 | 340 | 500 | 700 | |
50% STRAIN | Test speed | 150 | 200 | 300 | 370 | 475 | 700 | 960 | |
75% STRAIN | 5 mm/min | 350 | 460 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1600 | 2300 | |
COMPRESSION SET 25% STRAIN - 22H - 23°C | ISO 1856 C Stabilizing 24H |
% | 13.5 | 12.5 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
STAUCHHÄRTE | ISO 3386 40% strain |
kPa | 80 | 105 | 125 | 140 | 150 | 170 | 185 |
BURNING RATE | FMVSS 302 ISO 3795 sample thickness 12.5 mm |
mm/min | 100 | 80 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 25 |
FQ offers numerous advantages for companies involved in vehicle manufacturing and outfitting, as well as for companies in other industries. Today, foam parts are increasingly replacing parts traditionally made of metal or other plastics. One of the benefits is the lower weight of the material itself, which translates to a reduction in the total weight of the vehicle and thus greater energy savings.
FQ also provides more possibilities in terms of product design. Obey Customized inquiry and comparing with the FQ’s experiences of die-cut products, it is possible to create custom-shaped parts and efficiently combine smaller parts into a complete component.
This manufacturing process also helps save raw materials compared to other methods of creating automotive components. It is also worth noting that this type of technology works perfectly due to the high durability of the parts made.
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