The things you need to know about Expanded Polystyrene Insulation Packaging

There are two well known forms of expanded polystyrene insulation packaging: product packaging and food packaging. Expanded polystyrene sheets (EPS) is the top choice for insulated foam containers, expanded polystyrene sheets are the most versatile and functional material in the built environment.

The lightweight and flexible expanded polystyrene sheets can easily be moulded into almost any shape, size and colour to best fit the specifications for product and food packaging purposes.

Food Packaging
Food safety and preservation is a paramount concern for everyone in the food and beverage and food retail sectors. Improper food handling and storage may jeopardize goods and pose serious health risks to consumers.

Expanded polystyrene insulation packaging prolongs food integrity by keeping it fresh and preventing hazards and breakages, with a significant effect in reducing the food wastage percentage. Everyday use of insulated foam containers, especially in sensitive food items, such as fish, shellfish, meat, fruits and ice cream, ensures retailers and end consumers of product freshness and quality condition.

Product Packaging
The unique physical structure of expanded polystyrene sheets offers total protection for industrial products. Insulated foam containers guarantees safe handling and transport of industrial products, from pharmaceutical, electronic consumer goods, home maintenance tools and gardening materials, toys, exercise equipment and other high value hardware.

Expanded polystyrene insulation packaging provides an alternative solution to conventional packaging materials like cellophane, corrugated fibreboard, bubble wrap, and boxes among many others. Highly regarded as being cost-effective and ergonomic, workers are able to handle packages with no sharp edges or staples.

Aside from food and product packaging, the utilitarian form of expanded polystyrene sheets serve a huge variety of purposes including the following:

Automotive foam components
Void fillers
Roof spacers
HVAC components
Floatation devices
Acoustic and thermal insulation materials
Decorative design materials

What Makes Expanded Polystyrene Sheets Ideal for Packaging?
Expanded polystyrene sheets are widely recognised for high tensile strength, dimensional stability and durability. Also, the ability to absorb shock during the storage, handling and transporting of goods.

With a closed cellular matrix, expanded polystyrene sheets inhibit the passage of cold or warm air, making for the ideal packaging where temperature fluctuations might greatly affect the quality and condition of products.

Aside from insulation, insulated foam containers are resistant to humidity, chemical and moisture infiltration. The inability to absorb liquid helps to prevent mould and bacteria proliferation, thus ensuring the mint condition of products and goods.

The core material making up expanded polystyrene insulation packaging is the lightest material known in the built environment. Composed mainly of 98% air, it cuts down fuel consumption during delivery which is helpful in minimising the carbon footprint of transporting items.

Expanded Polystyrene for Packaging from Foamex
Foamex is one of the leading manufacturers and innovators of expanded and extruded polystyrene sheets in Australia. Their sustainable working process involves collecting all manufacturing waste and incorporating it back into production, thereby leaving no waste materials behind.

With their state-of-the-art hot wire cutting machine, Foamex is able to mould Styroboard™ Expanded Polystyrene Sheets into lightweight food insulated foam containers used in Paddock to Plate, an Australian lifestyle TV series.

Get in touch with Foamex today to learn more about Styroboard and other expanded polystyrene sheet products. Call 03 9720 4200 or visit www.foamex.com.au today!