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Foam Conversion

If your business requires specialist foam packaging or products, the foam conversion processes used can have a big impact on the final outcome.

Foam conversion is the process of transforming raw foam material into functional products. Foam conversion includes cutting (CNC, waterjet and die cutting), shaping, laminating, welding and even engraving and printing. Essentially, foam conversion is the process of manufacturing foam packaging, inserts, insulation, and other products.

At Polyformes, we are the UK’s largest foam converter. We take on many technical projects beyond the capabilities of other converters, using our state-of-the-art foam machining equipment to create solutions perfectly tailored to your specific requirements.

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Foam conversion processes

At Polyformes, we use precision foam conversion equipment and processes, allowing us to design and manufacture the widest range of foam products from a single supplier.

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Additional foam conversion processes

Alongside the primary foam-cutting services we employ at Polyformes, we also utilise a range of lesser-known techniques and methods.

Chamfering

Chamfering is a process used to ensure foam inserts fit inside protective cases. Many cases and containers feature slightly sloped sections on the lid and the case, so a perfectly square insert would not fit precisely.

Butt Welding

Butt welding is a technique that increases the blank size of the material to be processed. This is common when aiming to improve yield for cut-out parts or when requiring a larger finished-length piece. The maximum size we can create is 2m x 2m.

Lamination

Lamination is a process that uses heat to join foam pieces together to increase the material’s height to the required dimension.

Profile cutting

Polyformes has invested in the latest foam profiling equipment allowing us to create complex 3D shapes.

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Foam cutting service

See an overview of all the foam cutting services we offer at Polyformes.

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Why work with us?

Put simply, Polyformes is the largest foam converter in the UK. And we have more than four decades of experience in helping businesses like yours with their foam packaging and product requirements.

In-house equipment
All of the foam conversion we undertake is completed at our state-of-the-art conversion facility in the south of England.
Material options
Being partners with major foam manufacturers – including Zotefoams and Sealed Air – means we can offer a wide range of options.
Expertise
Our designers, product experts and production staff have extensive knowledge of the nuances of foam materials, performance and products.
Single source
As part of Macfarlane Group PLC, we allow you to source all of your protective packaging from a single supplier.
Advice and guidance
Not sure what grade to use? Or how to solve a specific challenge? Our team can provide free, impartial advice.
Sustainable at heart
Our extensive waste recycling facilities, use of renewable energy, and focus on reusability help your business achieve its sustainability goals.
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