PE foam: Versatile sound insulation for machines and vehicles
PE foam (polyethylene foam) is a closed-cell, cross-linked foam that offers excellent properties for technical sound insulation. Due to its structure and material properties, PE foam is ideal for thermal insulation and sound absorption in various industrial and technical applications.
Advantages of PE foam
PE foam is characterised by its low moisture absorption, good temperature resistance and ease of processing. These properties make it a preferred material for sound insulation in machines, vehicles and other applications. In addition, PE foam provides excellent thermal insulation, as its closed-cell structure effectively reduces heat conduction. This also makes it suitable for applications where both sound and heat insulation are required, such as in vehicle cabins, machine housings or building services engineering.
Areas of application for PE foam
- Machinery and vehicles: PE foam is used in machinery and vehicles, including buses and rail vehicles, to reduce noise generated by engines and mechanical components.
- Heat pumps: Heat pumps generate noise during operation, which can be effectively insulated using PE foam.
- Medical technology: A quiet environment is very important in medical technology. PE foam is used here to minimise the noise generated by medical devices and equipment.
- Cabins/capsules and hoods: Protection against noise is important in cabins, capsules and under hoods, as used in industry. PE foam helps to reduce noise pollution.
- Rail vehicles: Rail vehicles are particularly susceptible to noise and thermal influences. PE foam is used here to control noise levels. It also effectively reduces heat conduction and protects vehicle interiors from external temperature influences.
- Construction and agricultural machinery: Construction and agricultural machinery generate considerable noise due to the way they operate. PE foam is used to reduce noise pollution.
- Room acoustics: PE foam also plays an important role in room acoustics. Its sound-insulating properties can reduce sound transmission in buildings and rooms, resulting in more pleasant acoustics.
Cellofoam products made from PE foam
Cellofoam offers a wide range of PE foam products that have been specially developed for soundproofing and thermal insulation. Here are a few examples:
- CELLO® PE-01: A closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene foam characterised by its low moisture absorption and high temperature resistance. Ideal for applications in buses, cabins, rail vehicles and more.
- CELLO® PE-01 ALG-04: This PE foam is laminated with aluminium foil, which provides additional protection against dust and liquids and reflects heat radiation. Particularly suitable for use in heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
- CELLO® PE-20: A closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene foam that is particularly characterised by its low weight. Ideal for thermal insulation and soundproofing in a wide range of applications.
- CELLO® D2600: A closed-cell PE foam with both sound-insulating and sound-absorbing properties. CELLO® D2600 impresses with its high stability and good resistance to moisture, frost and dirt.
PE foam: Efficient solution for soundproofing and thermal insulation in technical applications
With Cellofoam's PE foam products, you can ensure that noise pollution and thermal insulation in your applications are significantly improved, creating a quieter and more pleasant environment.
Thanks to its closed-cell structure, PE foam not only offers excellent sound insulation properties, but also reliable thermal insulation. This makes it an ideal choice for use in machinery, vehicles and, in particular, rail vehicles, where both acoustic and thermal requirements must be met. The combination of durability, moisture resistance and ease of processing underlines the versatility of PE foam as a high-performance insulation material.
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