EPS foam cutting.
EPS cutting for packaging and protection: in-box fill, corner protectors and product-specific cavities. We don't do signage or display work.
EPS — expanded polystyrene — is a bulky, very light protective material. Packaging uses it for cost and weight: it fills a large volume for almost nothing and does not inflate the freight bill. It is not resilient, though. Compress it and it does not spring back, it breaks. That makes it strong for single-journey shipments and weak for packaging meant to be reused.
Where it fits, and where it doesn't
EPS is the right answer for corner and edge protection on bulky goods such as white goods and furniture, for cold-chain boxes, and for single-journey export packaging. Where a product is taken in and out repeatedly — a fitted case interior — EVA or PU foam is the better material: EPS crumbles quickly in that use and its cut edge sheds. How many times the product will travel decides the material.
Inside boxes, cases and crates
Case liners are cut to the internal geometry of whatever the product travels in. What separates them from an in-box layout is that they bear against rigid walls and usually carry a heavier load. PE foam does two jobs here: it gives a contact face that will not scratch, and it takes up the tolerance in the case's internal dimension so the part cannot move.
Cutting method
EPS is cut with a hot wire: the wire seals the edge as it cuts, so the surface comes out smooth and sheds less. Blocks are sliced to thickness first, then contoured. Very fine detail and sharp internal corners are limited by the bead structure of the material — where the geometry is precise, EVA or XPE is the better recommendation.
Scope
This page covers EPS cutting for packaging and protection. We do not produce 3D letters, logos, signage, window displays or stage decor from EPS — that is the business of signage and display makers. If your requirement is product protection, in-box fill or shipping packaging, you are in the right place.
How We Work
- 01
Measure and assess
We establish the product's dimensions, weight, centre of gravity and vulnerable points, then assess transport conditions and stacking load.
- 02
Material and method
Density and thickness follow weight and drop height; the cutting method follows quantity and geometry.
- 03
Sample and approval
A sample is produced before any production run; cavity depth, fit tolerance and protection are verified on it.
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Production and delivery
Production follows the approved sample and is delivered to schedule; the specification stays fixed when the job repeats.
Materials and Methods
- EPS block and sheet
- A range of densities
- Hot-wire cutting — sealed edge
- Block slicing to thickness
Applications
- Corner protection for white goods and furniture
- In-box fill and void filling
- Cold-chain and thermal boxes
- Single-journey export packaging
- Separators for glass and ceramics
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you cut signage or 3D letters from EPS?
- No. Our scope is packaging and protection — in-box fill, corner protectors and product-specific cavities. For decor, signage and window display, a signage maker is the right supplier.
- Should I use EPS or EVA?
- For a single journey and a bulky product, EPS is the economical choice. Where the product is taken in and out repeatedly, EVA or PU foam is better — EPS crumbles and sheds in that use.
- How is EPS shedding reduced?
- Hot-wire cutting seals the edge as it cuts, which reduces shedding markedly. Where no shedding at all is acceptable, closed-cell XPE or PE foam is the better material.
Send your product dimensions and quantity, and our technical team will come back with a lead time and a quote within 24 hours.
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