Foamlite® – Lightweight plastic sheets for greater benefits from Röchling Industrial
Foamlite® is primarily made from polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE), depending on the variant, and is ideal for use in transport, construction, leisure, and industrial sectors. Foamlite® can be produced in virtually any shade on request. Many product variants, dimensions and colours are available straight from stock. We are happy to make a product tailored to your individual requirements.
Key characteristics
- Low density: approximately 0.65 g/cm³, making it about 30% lighter than comparable solid plastic sheets.
- Closed-pore structure: ensures low water absorption and high resistance to moisture, making it suitable for wet environments.
- Excellent machinability: easy to cut, weld, and thermoform using standard tools.
- High chemical resistance: resistant to a wide range of chemicals, oils, and cleaning agents.
- UV-stabilized options: available for outdoor applications with enhanced weather resistance.
- Good mechanical properties: high impact strength and dimensional stability.
Advantages
- Weight reduction: ideal for mobile and transport applications where reducing weight improves efficiency and lowers fuel consumption.
- Corrosion-free: unlike metal, Foamlite® does not corrode, making it suitable for marine and industrial environments.
- Thermal insulation: the foamed structure provides natural insulation properties.
- Noise reduction: offers sound-dampening benefits in enclosed or mechanical environments.
- Sustainable: 100% recyclable and available in eco-friendly variants.
Applications
- Vehicle linings and interior panels
- Machine cladding and protective covers
- Wall and ceiling panels in cleanrooms or food processing areas
- Boat interiors and marine components
- Playground and leisure equipment
Foamlite® P
Foamlite® P is a PP-C-based lightweight construction material. With a density of 0.65 g/cm³, Foamlite® P offers clear weight advantages over a sheet made of compact polypropylene at 0.915 g/cm³. The material also has an excellent combination of toughness, high rigidity, strength and chemical resistance. The surface is optionally available with a smooth finish or with a fine grain. Furthermore, Foamlite® P is available in a slip-resistant design with the special "cubic grain" surface structure. The three-dimensional, cube-shaped grain ensures a mechanical frictional connection between floor and shoe.
| Foamlite® with V-notch | Foamlite® P with cubic grain surface |
Foamlite® G
Foamlite® G is a PE-HD-based lightweight plastic sheet. With a density of 0.75 g/cm³, Foamlite® G has a weight advantage of more than 20% compared with compact polyethylene at 0.95 g/cm³. The material boasts a superior surface quality, is optionally available with a smooth or grained finish and is very easy to process. At the same time, Foamlite® G can be welded with polyethylene (PE) very easily.
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Röchling Industrial Tábor s. r. o.
Plastic semi-finished products, extruded and molded sheets, rods, profiles and welding wires for 3 divisions: Automotive, Medical and Industrial.
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