If your business is part of or supplies the automotive industry, foam parts, products, and packaging are essential.
Foam has a huge range of uses in the automotive industry. It is used for a range of parts, such as seating, trim, and panels, helps with acoustic insulation (when installed under carpets, dashboards, etc.), minimises heat transfer (e.g., from engine bays), and is also suitable for gaskets, HVAC ducts, etc. Foam is also a crucial part of the automotive supply chain, used for dunnage and packaging, as well as for tool control in manufacturing and servicing.
At Polyformes, we have extensive experience working with OEM and Tier 1 and 2 manufacturers/suppliers to the automotive industry. Our designers, material knowledge and in-house conversion equipment allow us to create bespoke components and transit solutions tailored precisely to your requirements.
The majority of foams Polyformes converts are suitable for various automotive industry applications.
They predominantly fall into two categories: high-performance technical foams used for in-vehicle components (e.g. gaskets, interior trim, and NVH dampening), and heavy-duty foams used for automotive logistics and manufacturing dunnage (e.g. protecting high-gloss Class A painted parts and electronics during shipping).
Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you cannot see your specific application listed, please contact us to see how we can assist.
Foam
Material type
Key benefits and properties
Primary automotive applications
Plastazote®
Closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene (PE)
Lightweight with a high strength-to-weight ratio; chemically inert and pure (nitrogen-expanded); low odour; no volatile organic compounds (VOCs); exceptional chemical and temperature resistance.
ARPLANK
Isotropic expanded polyethylene (EPE) or expanded polypropylene (EPP)
Superior multidirectional impact absorption and vibration dampening; 100% recyclable; high dimensional stability; low fogging; passes FMVSS-302 flammability standards.
Ethafoam
Closed-cell, non-cross-linked expanded polyethylene (EPE)
High load-bearing characteristics; resilient under repeated impacts (maintains shape and structure); available in anti-static (ESD) grades; highly stable for heavier components.
Evazote
Closed-cell, cross-linked ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer
Tougher, more resilient, and more flexible than standard PE; negligible water/moisture absorption; outstanding resistance to oils, ozone, and weathering; excellent gap-filling compression.
Microlen
Closed-cell microcellular foam
Extremely fine cell structure providing a smooth, non-abrasive surface texture; lightweight and reusable; zero water absorption; highly customizable densities.
Stratocell
Laminated closed-cell polyethylene (PE)
Exceptionally high strength-to-weight ratio; smooth, non-abrasive laminated surface (protects class-A finishes); excellent block-and-brace cushioning; available with up to 60% recycled content.
Supazote
Ultra-soft, closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene (PE)
The softest foam in the AZOTE family; premium aesthetics and haptic “rubbery” feel; highly flexible yet tough; low-odour and nitrogen-expanded.
ZOTEK
High-performance closed-cell fluoropolymer (ZOTEK F) or nylon (ZOTEK N) foams
Engineered for extreme environments; ultra-lightweight with exceptional thermal insulation; inherently fire-resistant (UL94 V-0); low fogging and VOCs; highly mouldable.
Alongside the foam packaging and products we supply to automotive businesses, we also allow you to source several packaging products that are widely used in this sector.
We have vast expertise and experience as automotive foam suppliers. Manufacturing high-performance automotive foam components and returnable packaging (dunnage), along with our status as an approved Zotefoams fabricator using premium materials like Plastazote® and ZOTEK®, enable us to deliver a broad range of benefits to your supply chain and production lines.
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