EPS sheets are flat panels made from Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), a lightweight, rigid, and closed-cell foam material. Here’s an overview of their characteristics and applications:
What Are EPS Sheets?
- Material: Made from EPS beads that are expanded and molded into flat sheets.
- Properties: Lightweight, excellent thermal insulation, moisture-resistant, and durable.
- Structure: Typically, a homogenous material, but can also be used as a core in composite panels for enhanced strength.
Key Applications
Construction & Insulation
- Widely used in building insulation for walls, roofs, and floors due to its high R-value (thermal resistance).
- Often incorporated as the core material in sandwich panels for both thermal and structural performance.
Packaging
- Used as cushioning material in protective packaging for fragile items.
Crafts & Prototyping
- Utilized in model making, signage, and DIY projects due to its ease of cutting, shaping, and painting.
Other Uses
- Can be employed in marine applications (for buoyancy) or even in furniture design for lightweight yet supportive structures.
