COMPACFOAM Information

COMPACFOAM is the new solution that combines the highest compressive strength with excellent thermal insulation and low dead weight. High stiffness (2% deformation under service load) and excellent long-term stability makes COMPACFOAM a solution to many problems in insulation and lightweight applications. COMPACFOAM is a thermoplastic foam based on polystyrene, a polymer with a density ranging from 100 to 400 kg/m3. Its physical and chemical structure corresponds entirely to that of the more familiar expanded polystyrene (EPS, polystyreneR). Tiny closed-cell foam balls of less than 1 millimetre in diameter are thermally welded into a compact block by their cell walls. COMPACFOAM's innovation was to improve the performance of this well-established technology, allowing it to reach considerably higher densities. This results in unique material properties combined with the safety of a time-tested and proven material. COMPACFOAM is available in 5 different density classes, which can be used depending on the requirements in the various fields of application. COMPACFOAM is manufactured in accurately calibrated plates, rods with profile contour or blocks as per customer requirements.