Apollo Foam provides innovative, custom engineered polyethylene foam solutions globally
Apollo Foam provides innovative, custom engineered polyethylene foam solutions globally
Closed Cell Polyethylene foam is a key material for displaying, transporting or archiving priceless artefacts, works of art and sculptures.
The uniform cell structure, purity, range of densities and colours make it the material of choice for conservators. The closed cell material can be easily cleaned using soapy water and detergents, if required.
Polyethylene foam is available in a variety of densities from 15kg per cubic metre up to 115kg per cubic metre depending upon the application. EVA is also available, which is a low density polyethylene with an EVA additive. This gives the material a softer touch whilst being able to sustain a higher density.
Polyethylene foam is commonly used for draw liners in the museums and heritage market. It can be cut to any size and thickness and acts as a cushion against harsh cabinet surfaces.
Polyethylene painting blocks can also be provided, these are to rest paintings on so not to damage the framework of the painting, these can also be cut to any individual size and thickness required.
Books can be protected using book supports produced in an EVA material. This gives a soft touch feel when the book is placed in position, within the museum. The unique spine support provides premium protection as well as being aesthetically pleasing whilst on display.
Polyethylene foam can also be used for box lining. The foam is cut to size and placed into the bottom of the box. It can be used for both protection and display purposes, such as insect pinning.
Polyethylene foam can be converted into a number of different products for the museums and heritage market
Foam pads can be split to the correct thickness and sawed to the finished size. If multiple foam pads are required of the same size, this can be produced from a tool which provides accuracy each time.
Multiple paintings can be housed in castellated sheets. This is produced on our router and then cut back to the specific size required. Polyethylene foam is a key material for packaging and crating items due to its key benefits of energy absorption, ammonia free, uniform cell size and density range.
Our polyethylene foams are converted to our customers’ individual requirements from split sheets, pressed foam fitments, waterjet and routed polyethylene foam components for all market sectors.