{"id":981,"date":"2026-03-05T08:30:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T07:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/?page_id=981"},"modified":"2026-04-16T10:04:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T08:04:41","slug":"particle-foams","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/particle-foam-association.com\/en\/particle-foams\/","title":{"rendered":"Particle Foams"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Potential of Particle Foams<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Particle foams consist of thermoplastic polymers that are expanded into foam beads with a closed\u2011cell structure using a blowing agent. These particle foam beads can consist of up to 98% air. The individual particles are fused together to create a dimensionally stable structure whose density can be adjusted over a wide range. This makes it possible to produce components with very low weight without sacrificing essential mechanical performance.<\/p>\n

Particle foams are characterised by an exceptional interplay of physical and mechanical properties. Depending on the material type, they combine different characteristics in a unique way and thus offer a broad spectrum of material properties. This allows particle foams to be precisely tailored to requirements regarding density, stiffness, elasticity or thermal stability. There are also special grades with flame retardant, dissipative and conductive properties.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section parallax_animation=”yes” parallax_position=”center-left” parallax_image=”261″][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs style=”flat” shape=”round” color=”black” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”EPS” tab_id=”eps”][vc_row_inner row_inner_class=”align-items-center”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”308″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

EPS\u2014Expanded Polystyrene<\/span><\/h2>\n

EPS is the most widely used particle foam worldwide. It is transported in compact form as microgranules loaded with blowing agents. The expansion takes place during pre<\/span>\u2011<\/span>foaming on site, allowing the bulk density to be adjusted precisely. The closed<\/span>\u2011<\/span>cell foam consists of approximately 98% air, is extremely lightweight, highly insulating and ideal for one<\/span>\u2011<\/span>time impact loads.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n

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Applications of EPS<\/span><\/h3>\n

Expanded polystyrene is primarily used in the construction industry for thermal insulation of walls, roofs and floors. In the packaging industry, it reliably protects electronics, medical products and food. Other application areas of EPS include model<\/span> making, stage construction as well as leisure and safety products, for example helmets or swimming aids.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Properties of EPS<\/span><\/h3>\n