Category: Gaskets

If you like to make a tool box to hold automotive painting equipment that is regularly cleaned with thinners, EVA or PE are both splash resistant to acids used in thinners.

Such as; Acetone, benzene, methanol, naphthalene, toluene, turpentine, xylene.

Neolon XPE, PE and EVA are all resistant to chemicals such as fuels, oils and cleaners. Spec sheets should be requested for other chemicals.

We design and CNC with waterjets, knife cutters and routers for a precision fit that lasts, meaning your tools will not come loose – resulting in replacement foam.

For tool control or DIY tool boxes, tool walls, shelfs, etc we frequently use a high density EVA block with a thin, high density PE top.

Note that many DIY tool box foams use EPE foam, typically used for packaging, EPE is not chemically resistant and will break down if exposed to oils, petrol or cleaning chemicals.

Yes you can easily clean a EVA, PE or Neolon foam tool box, wall or shelf. Simply use a degreaser and hose down with water. Note that EPE foams typically used for packaging are not chemically resistant and will break down.

We often sell insulated foil foam for engine bays and tubes or engine associated plumbing. This is make from our Neolon XPE foam which is tested to temperatures of 70 degrees celsius without signs of shrinkage, it’s also flame retardant.

Note that other foams become unpredictable at these temperatures.

Certainly! although, usually this is not cost effective.

Machine setup times and any drawings required for the CNC cutting or routing process should be considered.

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Yes, foams can work in a submerged application, commonly fuels or water. Often a correctly specified foam will exceed the life of other materials, although the application of the foam needs to be tested in the submerged environment.

A very high density EVA foam is best for submerged exposure to chemicals.

Generally there are 2 options white (EPE) or Grey (Neolon XPE).

White (EPE) foam is commonly sold and used, however it has a limited lifespan and is not chemically resistant to petrol etc.

Grey (Neolon) foam is commonly used by boat builders who want a longer lasting product that is resistant to any chemicals or petrol it may be exposed to.

*Black (EPE) foam should not be used outdoors, it has a low resistance to harsh UVs/ sunlight.

We have tested EVA Foam to be subjected to temperatures up to 60 degrees celsius without noticeable  signs of shrinkage (less than 3%).

While the data sheets state no change to temperature tolerance as density increases, in reality this tolerance does increase, especially when the product is subjected to temperature outside the normal operating range.

We have tested PE Foam to be subjected to temperatures up to 70 degrees celsius without noticeable signs of shrinkage (less than 3%).

While the data sheets state no change to temperature tolerance as density increases, in reality this tolerance does increase, especially when the product is subjected to temperature outside the normal operating range.