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FOAM WRAP [1 record]

Record 1 1993-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging Techniques
  • Packaging in Plastic
DEF

A cushioning material made of thin layers of foamed plastic, usually between 1/32 and 1/2-inch thick.

CONT

There are three types of foam wraps: polypropylene, polyethylene and polyurethane. Polypropylene foam is very soft, lightweight and flexible. It is available ... in roll, sheet and pouch form ... Polyethylene foam has many of the same characteristics of PP foam .... Polyurethane foam wraps are sliced from PU bunstock.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques d'emballage
  • Emballages en matières plastiques
DEF

Mousse de calage disponible en feuille prédécoupée (feuille simple ou pochette) ou en feuille continue (rouleau) et composée soit de polypropylène, de polyéthylène ou de polyuréthane.

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