EVA Polyethylene Foam Gaskets
EVA Polyethylene Foam Gaskets
Advanced Seals & Gaskets Ltd, a leading converter of Polyethylene foam gaskets, offers various grades, densities, and colors, including Expanded Closed Cell Cross Linked EVA Polyethylene foams at 30kg and 45kg densities. These versatile Polyethylene foams, also known as Block Foam, EVA Block Foam, or EVA PE Foam, are exceptionally strong and resilient due to their ethylene vinyl acetate content.
EVA Polyethylene foam is synthesized through copolymerization of vinyl acetate and ethylene. It serves as a viable alternative to materials like PVC and Polyurethane foams. In block or 'bun' form, it's available in various thicknesses, starting as thin as 1.5mm, suitable for gasket production. Our in-house manufacturing utilizes cutting-edge machinery to create bespoke gaskets, matching customer samples or drawings, from simple rectangular frames to intricate profiles with cut-outs and notches.
Our equipment includes presses, CNC, and kiss-cut machines, ensuring rapid and precise gasket production in diverse sizes. These EVA Polyethylene foam gaskets can be delivered plain or with finishes like foils, self-adhesives, or lamination with other materials. Depending on size and quantity, they can be supplied as loosely packed parts or kiss-cut on rolls for efficient usage.
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Characteristics of EVA Polyethylene Foam
- Colours: Black & White available as standard - other colours can be manufactured to order
- Density: 30kg / 45kg
- Block Size: 2m x 1m
- Cell Structure: closed cell
- Temperature Range: -40℃ - +80℃
- Tensile Strength (approx): - ≥ 350 kPa (30kg) ≥ 500 kPa (45kg)
- Elongation at Break: ≥ 200 % (30kg)≥ 250 % (45kg)
- Tear Resistance: ≥ 12 N/cm (30kg) ≥ 20 N/cm (45kg)
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What are EVA Polyethylene Foam Gaskets?
EVA PE foam gaskets, whether in strip or pad form, serve as intricately shaped materials to establish low-pressure seals. They prevent liquid or gas leakage and block dust and debris intrusion when compressed.
These gaskets may also feature intricate details like holes and cutouts, created using CNC machines or die-cutting processes. EVA PE foam, a crosslinked Polyethylene foam, undergoes a manufacturing process called crosslinking, rendering it resistant to various substances, including chemicals.
Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) is a co-polymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate, known for its fine closed cell structure, impermeable to air and liquids. Crosslinking, combined with EVA additives, results in a lighter, more elastic material with superior stretching and compression recovery. It also boasts a smoother appearance compared to standard PE foam.
Why use EVA Polyethylene Foam Gaskets?
EVA PE foam gaskets, available in 30kg or 45kg densities and various colors, are crafted from sheets or rolls based on gasket size and quantity needs. Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) Polyethylene, boasting a fine cell structure, renders these gaskets impervious to air and liquids, preventing moisture passage and absorption.
While softer than some polyethylene foam gaskets, EVA Polyethylene variants exhibit exceptional resilience and durability, enduring impacts and pressure without degradation.
Widely employed in the building and construction sectors, EVA PE foam gaskets serve to create seals and expansion joints. They can also be fashioned into shoe insoles, swimming floats, or boat fenders. EVA Polyethylene foam gaskets prove invaluable for filling gaps and addressing uneven surface irregularities.
These versatile gaskets tackle issues such as unwanted rattles, noise, vibrations, and they effectively seal against air, gas, dust, and liquids. Furthermore, they cushion moving parts, reducing friction and preventing damage to components and equipment.
The compressibility of EVA PE Foam gaskets is essential for their effectiveness. They must compress and occupy the entire space to establish a pressure-tight and airtight protective seal.
Different Grades of Polyethylene Gaskets Available
Having a network of manufacturers and suppliers, allows ASG to offer a full range of polyethylene materials, many of which are readily available from stock for a quick turnaround. Below is just a selection of some of our popular polyethylene material types we can offer:
- Anti static
- Ethafoam
- EEV foam
- Flame retardant
- Chemically cross linked
- Plastazote (densities from 15kg to 70kg)
- Stratocell
Benefits of using EVA Polyethylene Foam Gaskets
- Lightweight & durable
- Good impact, vibration and shock absorbing properties
- Water repellent and buoyant
- Excellent chemical, solvent, grease and fluid resistance
- Good thermal and acoustic insulation
- Easy to cut, convert & shape
Advantages of using EVA Polyethylene Foam Gaskets
Utilizing EVA Polyethylene foam gaskets yields numerous advantages, making them ubiquitous across diverse industries and applications. Polyethylene foam, a versatile synthetic material, can be tailored to various requirements, offering choices in grades, densities, and colors.
EVA PE foam gaskets boast a closed cell structure ideal for sealing against liquids, gases, and particles. These foams are thoughtfully engineered to meet diverse needs, with characteristics like odorlessness, lightness, and buoyancy, making them a preferred choice for crafting sealing and cushioning gaskets.
These gaskets excel in repetitive impact and compression situations, recovering effectively. Additionally, Polyethylene EVA foam gaskets exhibit desirable attributes, including resistance to wear and tear, and they function within a broad temperature range, from -40°C to +80°C.
Moreover, they deliver outstanding mechanical properties, encompassing noise and vibration control, shock absorption, and thermal insulation capabilities. EVA Polyethylene foam's aesthetic appeal, combined with a pleasant texture, facilitates fabrication, lamination, and gasket production using diverse techniques and processes.
These gaskets find versatile applications in the building and construction, HVAC, automotive, sports equipment, footwear, packaging, and sports industries.
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