PSI: PSI: PE foam

Fabricators of ETHAFOAM(TM)-brand polyethylene foams from The Dow Chemical Co. (Midland, MI) are providing ETHAFOAM LA (low-abrasion) PE foam plank as the solu-tion for applications requiring Class A non-abrasive surface protection.

Jan 31, 1999

ETHAFOAM LA is a resilient, low-density, closed, fine-cell packaging foam that protects components during distribution. ETHAFOAM LA offers resistance to creep under loads of up to 1.5 psi and is available in natural-colored 2"x24"x108" PE foam planks.

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