Polyurethane Foam Fact File

Published on Tuesday, Aug 26 2014

One of the most common properties within packaging is polyurethane foam, but this material has many other uses.
 
For over 75 years this material has been used to enhance different elements of our lives due to its variety of benefits. However the true value of this foam can sometimes be underestimated which is why we have produced this fact file to keep you updated on all that this material has to offer. 

Polyurethane benefits

The main benefit that this material possesses is flexibility, which is why it has such a vast number of uses in both products as well as sectors.
 
When being produced the genetic make-up of polyurethane can be altered impacting upon its individual properties such as; density, durability, weight, elasticity, safety as well design; hence influencing its end use.
 
Since its introduction polyurethane has constantly been developing to work alongside advances in technology. This explains why its influence and usage still spreads across a wide range of sectors including; packaging, textiles, construction as well as transportation (which may surprise you) and much more. 

Polyurethane foam usage

Within industry polyurethane products have many individual uses. But the majority of products that are produced are foam related, either being manufactured in a rigid or flexible formation.
 
Both types of foam are often widely used with other materials or within products to form a protective level, so often you may not even be aware of its involvement. For example, a common use of flexible polyurethane foam is within upholstering; whereas rigid foams are found in most refrigerators, lining the inside of the product’s walls.
 
What’s more the physical properties of polyurethane make it very resistant to different temperatures, water and other solvents allowing it to be used within a variety of environments as it is able to withstand conditions whilst only causing the minimal amount of deterioration.
 

About Wessex Packaging

If polyurethane packaging sounds like the solution you need for your products visit our polyurethane page here where we provide you with further information, alternatively contact us today where we can discuss your requirements further.
 
Here at Wessex Packaging we are a leading foam packaging manufacturer, offering a range of packaging solutions to suit many styles and different products. We also have a bespoke design service to ensure the packaging created fits your specific needs.

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