In
the construction business, EPS sheets and boards are
used for thermal and sound insulation in walls, roofs
and on floors, while loose beads are used as an aggregate
in lightweight concrete, plasters and renderings.
Other uses include under floor heating systems, drainage
boards, permanent formwork, foundation and prefabricated
wall systems. Since EPS remains unaffected by micro-organisms
in soil, it is ideal for geothermic insulation beneath
roads, around foundations and in embankments where
it prevents soil break-up through freezing.
Protective
Packaging
The purpose of packages is to protect its contents
on its way from the manufacturer to the consumer.
Due to its excellent cushioning properties, heat resistance
and limitless design possibilities, EPS is used for
protective packaging in a variety of industries such
as industrial, pharmaceutical, retail etc.
Food
Packaging
EPS is particularly suitable for fresh food packaging
and transportation since it is shock resistant, non-toxic,
odourless and does not attract insects or bacteria.
Insulation
EPS has excellent thermal properties and is used in
applications such as cold rooms, deep freeze facilities,
refrigeration, fermentation tanks, vessels and for
pipe and duct lagging.
Flotation
EPS
is a lightweight and buoyant product, and an ideal,
material for the construction of jetties, floats,
etc.
Display
EPS
is also used for publicity and sales promotion packaging,
since it can be moulded into almost any shape.
Decorative effects are easily achieved by printing,
"coating and electrostatic flock spraying.
EPS is easily painted using acrylic PVA applied by
either spray or brush, and is easily cut and worked
using conventional hand tools.
