OEM

Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) can design new, light, efficient and affordable components thanks to one of Polymos’ shape molding expandable materials.

Expanded polymers: Polystyrene (EPS), polypropylene (EPP) and polyethylene (EPE), are easy to mould into shapes. Lightweight components can be manufactured in a wide range of density levels. The custom moulded parts made from expanded resins are precise and can be assembled either among themselves or with components made from other materials.

The molding process allows for value-added operations such as:

• Embossing & printing
• Overmoulding with other plastic components
• Insertion of metal components
• Injecting dual densities in a single part
• Colouring
• Plasticized surfaces
• Production lots traceability

All of these exceptional properties allow the designer to replace heavier and more expensive materials. The potential of expanded resins permits innovations with more creativity.

Adaptable properties:

• Thermal insulation (R factor)
• Resiliency (shock absorption)
• Specific mass (density from 0.8 lb/ft³ to 5 lbs/ft³ or 12 g/L to 80 g/L)
• Structural capacity, adjusted with the density
• Elasticity (flexible or rigid depending on the material)
• Antistatic, if required
• Buoyancy
• Chemical resistance to solvents (EPP and EPE)
• Fire retardant (UL94 HF-1)
• Waterproof
• Sanitary (does not promote the development of mould and fungi)
• Environmentally inert and moisture resistant

Examples of OEM applications:

• HVAC, fan volutes and residential heat exchanger components
• Structural core for reinforced fibreglass parts
• Floating components for water crafts
• Resilient padding for jet skis handlebars
• ICF, insulated concrete forms to replace wooden structures
• Components for the automotive industry
• Protective padding for sports equipment
• Specialized insulated components & piping for the HVAC industry
• Furniture frames & cushioning (rigid or flexible)
• Many other applications…