Upholstery High Density Epp Floating Foam Packing Material

Product Applications

EPP is widely used by automotive manufacturers due to its performance advantages in energy management, light weight, enhanced functionality, durability and recyclability. Its applications include seats, bumpers, storage systems, door panels, pillars, floor levelers, wrap racks, headrests, toolboxes, sun visors and countless padded components.

Reusable industrial packaging, also known as bags, is often made of EPP due to its durability and inherent ability to absorb energy during transport. Due to its versatility and light weight as a structural material, as well as other performance characteristics, EPP is increasingly used in furniture, toys (e.g. model airplanes) and other consumer products.

EPP is approved for use with food products. Its insulating properties and structural strength make it suitable for use in containers such as food delivery containers and beverage coolers. epp does not support the growth of microorganisms and can be made sterile by steam cleaning.

Grades available

Depending on the technical requirements, EPP is available in a wide range of grades necessary for a wide range of applications. High density grades are used where energy management is important, such as automotive bumpers and interior passenger safety components. Low density grades are used in packaging applications, while medium density grades are used in furniture and other consumer products.

Low-emission grades minimize VOC emissions from automotive interior parts. Antistatic, dissipative and conductive grades, typically used for special packaging requirements, are available.

Unique performance characteristics

Porous EPP consists of cylindrical polypropylene beads that add air space between the final molded beads, which enhances beneficial sound insulation and reduces weight.

EPP is typically dyed black in automotive applications, although it is often found in white in packaging products as well. Some suppliers offer EPP in vibrant colors suitable for display-grade textured surfaces.