Stratocell®

Laminated Polyethylene
Foam Products

Make Customisation
Customary
THE FOAM THAT
GETS IT DONE CHOOSE YOUR
Stratocell® laminated polyethylene foam was developed by APPEARANCE
Stratocell® foam can come in
Sealed Air to meet the needs of customers who require a a variety of colours, made to
order. When ordered in larger
product that provides excellent protection. We continue to quantities, Stratocell® foam
develop and improve the line of Stratocell® products in ways can be created to match colour
requests. With Stratocell® Plus
that enable our customers to specify exactly what they need, foams, colour combinations of
right down to the colour of the foam. the top layer and base foam
can be created upon request.

CHOOSE YOUR DIMENSIONS

Stratocell® foam is typically supplied in 2000mm x 1200mm sheets, but can be
customised to suit your application. Due to our patented layered construction,
Stratocell® foam can be produced in thicknesses from 20mm - 100mm.
CHOOSE YOUR COMPOSITION
Stratocell® foam is available in three densities:
• Low-density Stratocell® L & E foam
• Medium-density Stratocell® S & H
• High-density 65
CHOOSE YOUR
Stratocell® Plus foams include a top layer in high-density Cellu-Cushion® foam,
APPLICATION
to provide additional strength and rigidity when needed.
With all the different options
In addition to a variety of densities, Stratocell® foams are available in an anti-static available, Stratocell® foam
offering. It is also available in a recycled-grade offering, Stratocell® R, that contains is perfect for just about any
a minimum of 50% recycled resin content. packaging application, including
automotive parts, electronics,
EASY FABRICATION FOR COMPLEX PACKAGING industrial equipment and in non-
Stratocell® foams are easily converted using traditional fabrication techniques.
packaging applications, including
The special properties of the foam can be used to create a wide range of innovative
sports equipment, construction
packaging designs.
and cold chain.

Benefits of Sealed Air’s Polyethylene Foam Solutions

OPTIMUM 100% NO EXPENSIVE

RE-USABLE
MATERIAL USAGE RECYCLABLE TOOLING

UNBEATABLE CUSHIONING LOW GREAT REPEAT

PERFORMANCE ABRASION AESTHETICS PERFORMANCE
EXPANDABLE DESIGNS ANTI-STATIC DESIGNS HINGED DESIGNS
The flexibility of Stratocell® material Stratocell® foams with anti-static Using precision cutting techniques,
allows for cushion designs with joints properties can be used to create fabricators can create hinged
that expand to accommodate multiple trays, cushions and other packaging cushions that ship flat and “pop up”
sizes. designs for sensitive electronic to fit snugly around a product.
equipment.

STRATOCELL® L, E, S, H LAMINATED POLYETHYLENE FOAM

Physical Properties Test Method L E S H

ASTM D3575-00 28 40 45 36
Compression Strength (psi)
Suffix D 75 90 95 100

ASTM D3575-00
Compression Set (%) 30 <10 <10
Suffix B

Compression Creep ASTM D3575-08

14 10 10 10
(1,25 psi - 8,75 kg/dm2) Suffix BB 168 hr

ASTM D3575-00 250 180 250

Tensile Strength @ peak (MC/DC)
Suffix T (md/cmd) 150 150 500

ASTM D3575-08 12 17 17
Tear Resistance (MC/DC)
Suffix G (md/cmd) 7 14 18

Nominal Density Kg/m3 ASTM D3575-08 16 24 30 35

BS4443/1 Met.4
Cell Size (25mm) >20 ≥21 ≥26 ≥31
Modified

ASTM D3575-08
Water Absorption (%) 3 3
Suffix ISO 2896: 1986

ASTM D3575-08
Thermal Stability <3% <2% <2% <2%
Suffix ISO 2796

ASTM C-177
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) 0,055 0,055 0,05
ISO 8301

*The data presented for this product is for unfabricated Sealed Air Corporation brand polyethylene foam products.
While values shown are typical of this product, they should not be construed as specification limits.
SUSTAINABILITY Packaging
At Sealed Air, we pledge to design and advance our
Application
innovative packaging solutions to be 100% recyclable
Centre Capabilities
or reusable by 2025.
Solution-Based Design
By offering high performance solutions, we greatly reduce damage in transit, and Development
using clever design to reduce the amount of packaging needed. Sealed Air’s Packaging Application
We will accelerate the use of recycled materials, expand reuse models for Centres exist to achieve one purpose: to
our packaging, and lead the collaboration with partners worldwide to make help our customers find a
this happen. We solve our customers’ most critical packaging challenges with high-performance, cost-effective
innovative solutions that leave our world, environment, and communities better packaging solution. With dedicated
than we found them. packaging engineers in 27
ISTA-certified labs worldwide,
PARTNERS IN A BETTER TOMORROW we are ready to listen and deliver.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Our goal is to help you find a
Sealed Air makes every effort to ensure that waste packaging does not end up in cost-effective solution to your packaging
a landfill. Stratocell® products are non-crosslinked, meaning they can be recycled needs, and provide you with the most
in our closed loop system. Our Packaging Application Centres will work with efficient package possible.
you to make sure you get a solution that has maximum protection with minimum
material. All Stratocell® products can be reused multiple times before experiencing Five Step Design Process
any degradation in their protective qualities. Outstanding design is a direct result of
outstanding preparation. Our Five Step
We Have Designs on Serious Source Reduction Design Process ensures that we are
With 27 Packaging Application Centres worldwide, Sealed Air is committed to prepared to provide the best solution
being your partner in packaging by designing cost-efficient solutions. that includes:
Our services include design, prototyping and testing, as well as a network of 1. Understanding the shipping environment
trusted fabricator partners that can deliver what you need, time and time again. 2. Defining product fragility
Opening Doors with Closed Loop Recycling 3. Selecting the correct cushioning material
In order to verify our recycled resin is of the highest quality, Sealed Air has 4. Designing the prototype solution
implemented a Closed Loop Recycling system. We have invested in collection 5. Verifying the solution through testing
systems that reclaim scrap material from our network of World-Class fabricators.
This allows us to reduce the amount of our material that ends up in a landfill,
while giving us greater control of the sourcing and quality of our materials.

To learn more visit www.recyclepefoam.com

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