If you need to prevent or reduce the severity of accidental collisions between people, equipment and property, impact protection foam can be a simple, effective solution.
Impact protection foam is a specialist material that cushions hard surfaces, reducing the risk of accidental collisions and protecting equipment and property from damage. Designed to absorb and disperse impact energy, it is commonplace in warehouses, factories, workshops, public buildings, and commercial facilities. It can be fitted to protruding corners, exposed beams, racking, pipework, door frames, and other hard surfaces where collisions might occur. It also commonly features bright or contrasting colours (e.g., black and yellow) to add a visual warning.
At Polyformes, we have more than 40 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, and converting foam products for customers across the UK. Whether you require simple protective profiles or fully bespoke foam components, our team of experts can help you select the right material and manufacturing process for your application.
The benefits of using impact protection foam include:
Impact protection foam is essentially long strips of material that absorb and disperse impact energy. Businesses and organisations commonly use them to protect people, equipment, and structures where accidental collisions, knocks, and impacts may occur. They are popular for use around warehouse racking, pipework and other protruding surfaces or objects.
Impact protection foam works by dissipating energy and decelerating impact. When an item hits the foam, its cell structure compresses, spreading the energy across a wider surface area. This also increases the time it takes for the force to travel through the material which reduces the peak force felt by both of the items colliding.
A variety of foams are suitable for manufacturing impact protection products. Depending on the application, polyethylene (PE), EVA, polyurethane (PU), and expanded polypropylene (EPP) are the most commonly chosen materials for their ability to absorb impact energy while remaining lightweight and durable.
Impact protection foams are generally resistant to weathering, UV exposure, moisture, and temperature changes. Due to these properties, they are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
We don’t just manufacture foam impact protection products – we gain a detailed understanding of our business and challenges before proposing a cost-effective solution that does exactly what you need.
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At Polyformes, our experience, expertise, and in-house conversion equipment enable us to provide your business with a wide range of benefits.
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