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Structural Foam Moulding

Lightweight parts with foamed core.


his plastic moulding process produces parts with dense skin and foamed core. The process allows for a significant weight reduction, with a lower material consumption, while maintaining high rigidity. The process also reduces warpage of the moulded part and prevents sink marks.

Applications for structural foam moulding: 

Foam moulding is used to lower the weight of components used in vehicles, aircraft, and sports equipment.

More information:

Nitrogen gas is injected into the melt before it is injected into the mould. A solid skin is formed, and the mould core is subsequently retracted a few millimeters, which allows the pressurised nitrogen to expand and create a uniform microcellular foam structure. The typical density reduction compared with solid parts is 7 to 10 percent, but higher reductions are possible. The process can be used with most thermoplastic materials.

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The sample you get

We have two sample options (see the product pictures):
 
1. A piece of foamed polypropylene (PP) that is cut, so you can easily see the foamed core. It measures ~8 cm x ~8 cm. 


2. A large tray measuring 32 cm x 21 cm. 


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