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Foamed plastics have become an integral part of the automotive markets in recent years. Energy absorbing, thermal and sound insulating, and lightweight are all sound reasons to use foams in modern cars. Whilst they may not always be visible; behind the door trim, and bumper fascia, under the carpet, within the air conditioning unit and in the boot of your car, EPP and EPS foam help to make your car safer, lighter, more fuel efficient and comfortable to drive. Some applications currently using EPP and EPS foams include: | Application | Reason | EPP | EPS | Air Conditioning | Insulation | | √ | Front & Rear Bumper | Energy Absorbers | √ | | Door Trim - Side | Energy Absorbers | √ | | Knee Bolsters | Energy Absorbers | √ | | Foot Rests - under carpet | Energy Absorbers | √ | | Roof Liners | Energy Absorbers Insulation | √ | √ | Tyre Jack Assembly | Weight Reduction | √ | | Dashboard Assembly | Energy Absorbers Weight Reduction | √ | |
Product Development: Whether you are at concept stage, product evaluation, prototyping or ready for full scale production, Polyfoam can work with you to explain the capabilities and limitations of the foam material and processes that produce these parts so that you can make fully informed decisions about which material is right for your application. At Polyfoam, we can work with you to design parts that can be manufactured efficiently on a full scale, build prototype parts & tools, cost the parts for your budget proposals and fully commission the tools and parts on time and within the agreed budget. Polyfoam operates under the ISO 9001:2008. quality system. Our primary objectives are to: 1. Provide quality products - zero returns 2. Provide prompt delivery - on time and correct quantity 3. Provide efficient service - rapid response to any request 4. Foster a positive work culture of safety, trust and job satisfaction 5. Strive for continuous improvement, both in satisfying customers needs, and delivering core business activities in the most effective and efficient manner |
