Evazote Foam Pads
The extensive storage facilities here at Advanced Seals & Gaskets Ltd, not only house state of the art conversion machinery, but also allows us to stock large quantities of raw material including Evazote in blocks, sheets and rolls in a range of densities and colours all ready to be cut into bespoke pads. Evazote® Foams are closed cell cross-linked ethylene copolymer foams, almost identical to Plastazote variants in appearance, however Evazote foams are stronger and more resilient due to the EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) added to the raw compound.
Evazote or EVA foams are produced by a copolymerization reaction between vinyl acetate and ethylene, resulting in a versatile material which can be used as an alternative to other materials such as PVC foam. As with other polyethylene foams, Evazote foams manufactured in block form which can be split down into sheets of various thicknesses starting from as little as 1.5mm, or rolls - made by joining blocks of material together prior to splitting them, both of which can be used to further convert into cut pads.
Our Evazote foam pads are produced on-site using drawings or measurements provided by our customers, with whom we work closely to ensure the final product is to their exact specification. Depending upon the size and quantity of pads required, one of many presses, bandsaws or CNC machines can be used to manufacture the final product, from one off samples to multiple batch runs, which can be supplied as loosely cut parts, or kiss-cut on rolls where a high quantity is required or for use on fast paced assembly lines.
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Characteristics of Evazote Pads
- Colours: Various - Black, White, Blue, Red available as standard. Other colours available as a special order (moq may apply).
- Densities available: 30kg - 50kg
- Cell Structure: closed cell
- Temperature Range: -70℃ - +100℃ (EV)-70℃ - +75℃ (VA)
- Resistances: oils, solvents, acids, alkalis, moisture
- Block Size: 2mtr x 1mtr
- Conversion/Machinability: components can be machined or moulded
- Properties: low odour, shock & impact resistance, tear resistant
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What are Eevazote Foam Pads?
Evazote foam pads can be cut from rolls or sheets of material and often used in the same way as a gasket, whereby they are used to provide cushioning, create a seal between uneven surfaces and fill irregularities. Our Evazote foam pads can be produced as squares or rectangles with the option of radius corners, and also as circular or oval shaped pads or ‘discs’, in a range of thicknesses. Manufacturing pads in-house even means we can supply them in a plain or self adhesive backed finish and even laminate multiple types of material together to create bespoke and unique variations.
Like other polyethylene foams, Evazote is manufactured in block or ‘bun’ form, in a range of densities and colours for use in different applications. This foam is manufactured under high pressure, high temperature and using Nitrogen expansion to create a high quality material with uniform cell size and is water repellent. Evazote is a closed cell foam, manufactured using ethylene vinyl acetate, which creates a ‘rubbery/spongy’ feel. Evazote foam pads are available in 2 grades, but at different densities, an EV and VA, the difference between the two being the proportional makeup of the ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, EV has a higher VA content and a VA grade which has a lower VA content.
Why use Evazote Foam Pads?
Evazote foam pads are available in different density and colours, cut from sheets or rolls of material depending upon the size and quantity of gaskets required. Evazote pads are tough and flexible, they have a closed cell structure meaning it is impenetrable to air and moisture, meaning it will not absorb liquids or allow them to pass through, also resistant to many chemicals. Although softer than some other plastazote and polyethylene foam pads, those manufactured using Evazote are more resilient and durable enabling them to absorb impact and pressure without deteriorating or tearing.
Evazote foam pads can be found widely used within the building and construction industries where they are used to create spacers, seals and expansion joints, they can also be used to cut into shoe insoles and swimming floats or boat fenders. Evazote foam pads are used to fill gaps and irregularities between uneven surfaces, provide a solution to unwanted rattles, noise, vibrations, to seal against air, gas, dust and liquids, and can also be used to cushion between moving parts to reduce friction and damage to components and equipment.
Evazote foam pads can easily be compressed, which is a requirement In order for the pad to work as a seal or gasket to work effectively, as it needs to compress and fill the entire space to create a pressure and air tight protective seal Evazote foams offer vibration and impact absorption, resistances to chemicals and weather/environmental influences, thermal insulation and acoustical properties and buoyancy.
Different Grades of Evazote Foam Pads Available
- EV30
- EV50
- EV45CN - Conductive Evazote
- VA35
Benefits of Using Evazote Foam Pads
- Lightweight & durable
- Good impact and shock absorbing properties
- Water repellent and buoyant
- Excellent chemical, oils, acids, alkalis and solvent resistance
- Good thermal insulation
- Non-toxic and low odour
Advantages of Using Evazote Foam PadS
Evazote foams are popular for pad production as the material offers users countless advantages, and is highly utilised in many industries and applications. Evazote foam is a man-made material, designed to suit a range of requirements offering features such as being odourless, lightweight, buoyant, non-toxic and offer resistance to many oils, solvents, acids, alkalis, it’s closed cell surface and structure does not allow the absorption of liquids and is easy to keep clean, as well as being weatherproof and UV stable.
EV30 Evazote foams are usually the preferred choice for the production of pads which require excellent recovery from repetitive impact and compression. EV30 pads offer a wide functioning temperature range, maintaining its properties in temperatures as low as -70°C to as high as 100°C. EV30 components including pads can be manufactured by block conversion which include processes such as splitting, pressing, die cutting, routering and log cutting, as well as being moulded into a specific profile. The cost effectiveness, ease of machining and converting this material combined with the flexibility of being also able to buy moulded parts means EV30 foams can be taken and used in a range of applications and industries.
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