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EPP (Expanded polypropylene) is an engineered plastic foam material. By combining polypropylene resin with magic dust, and applying heat, pressure and CO2 in an autoclave, the material is formed into small plastic beads. These small, closed-cell foam beads are injected into a steam chest to create parts custom moulded into complex shapes using steam heat & pressure.EPP foam beads raw material is widely known as ARPRO® which is manufactured by JSP, the global leader in producing & supplying EPP beads material.EPP products have excellent shockproof capabilities, high rebounding speed after distortion, good heating, chemical and oil enduring performance and good heat insulation. Also, the weight of EPP is light. It can greatly reduce the weight of packed goods. EPP is a safe raw material. It can be recycled and is naturally biodegradable without causing white pollution. Many types of molded EPP foam are used in automotive applications. Automotive industry is a very specific branch with a high demand on quality and precision. Due to the outstanding properties, the parts from EPP produced for this industry fulfill not only these requirements, but much more. Automotive parts from EPP are made in different shapes and sizes. They have an excellent energy absorbance and improve the acoustic inside a car. The most EPP application in the car are energy absorbers for bumpers, door pads, crash pads or toolboxes. EPP manages impact energy by absorbing it, then returning to shape. It is ideal for multiple impact protection such as vehicle crash applications, and is widely used in automotive interiors to improve passenger safety for side impact protection, Knee protection, A, B, C pillars, Instrument panel components, and Head restraints.
