How to distinguish explosive foam from foam film

Nowadays, foam and foam are used quite a lot in transporting goods from one location to another. So how to distinguish between these 2 products, we learn together through the following article:

PE foam rolls and bubble foam (explosive foam) are the two main materials used most in the packaging industry today. With their preeminent features, these 2 product lines have brought many practical applications and are an indispensable part for manufacturing enterprises.

What if you are confused between pe foam foam and air bubble foam? You do not know which one to choose suitable for your purpose? Our article will help you to understand more about these 2 lines of material.

What is PE Foam?
 

PE foam is made up of LDPE plastic particles with common color of white color with different thin thickness. There are 3 types of PE foam, which are normal and plastic coated, silver coated. Depending on the purpose of the user, to choose the thickness and size of the roll.

PE foam is usually soft, flexible, if stretched along the length of the roll, it will be very difficult to break. But if torn horizontally, it will easily break. This type of foam is often used to resist scratches, soften cushions, ...

Application of PE foam 

PE Foam is commonly used in many industries, is an indispensable ingredient in the packaging, production and many other industries details such as:

- Packed goods to avoid impact, scratches, shaking.

- Wrapping machines, industrial products

- Lining industrial wood floors to increase floor life

- Wrapped seafood, food, agricultural products

- Make bedding

 Outsourcing foam bag containing machine accessories, electronic components

- Specialized to cover and cover to protect goods from impact effects.

- Shockproof, anti-vibration, anti-scratch when transported.

- Insulation, electrical insulation used in construction or civil.

- Packing furniture, machinery, electronic components, ceramics ...

- Preservation of goods, making pads, coverings handy.

Bubble foam (Explosive foam)

What is air bubble (explosive foam)?

Air-bubble foam, also known as air-foam, bubble-foam, dampening foam,….

This is a shock-resistant nylon that contains air-porous particles on the porous surface.These air bubbles are 5mm - 25mm in diameter, most commonly 10mm. Thanks to these round air bubble particles, the product is effectively protected. .

Air bubbles include 3 types

- Double layer air bubble: This is a popular type on the market because it has many different sizes but the price is cheap. This 2-layer air-porous type is composed of one side containing air bubble particles, and one side is a flat plastic film. Porous particle diameter is 10mm.

- 3-layer air bubble foam: This type of foam is 1.2m * 100m in size and 8kg in weight and 1m56 * 100m in weight 10kg. This type, both sides of it contain porous particles. Usually this 3-layer foam is rarely used because the cost is quite high compared to the 2-layer common type. This type is often suitable for businesses, manufacturers, factories, ...

- Air sponge d30: This type is a 2-layer foam with a diameter of 30mm air bubble, size 1m2 * 45m and weighing 10kg

When should air bubbles be used?

Air bubble is suitable for items with small size and not too heavy. For items that do not need to be too strict in the transport process, 2 layers of steam can be used for optimal cost savings.

Application of air-bubble foam

Air bubbles are used in almost all areas of life

In industry: air bubble films are found in important packaging stages. They are specialized to wrap small components, protect electronic circuits, protect finished electronic products.

In family life: packaging unused products, protective packaging of household items.

In the transportation of import-export goods: packing, protecting products, avoiding damage from transportation.

In addition, air bubbles are also used as a hobby. Science proves that squeezing air bubbles helps people reduce stress.

Should choose foam foam or foam sponge when transporting goods?

Both PE foam and foam film have their own uses and advantages:

+) For electronic stores, online shops dealing in cosmetics should choose to buy foam for packaging is the most reasonable. Steam foam helps to minimize breakage and scratches for small and medium sized goods.

+) Pe foam is suitable for large weight items such as furniture, machinery, large-sized electronics, ...

The dilemma is to choose steam foam or PE foam?

The best way is to choose both. Should use air bubbles to wrap around the product in 3-5 layers, then use foam foam to seal around the gaps in the container. With this way, it will help you minimize the break, scratches or impact when moving the goods.

The above article also partly helps you to understand more about these two types of products, If you need to consult more carefully about each product, do not hesitate to call us on Hotline: 0915.332.590