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Military & Defence
Precision-engineered foam for mission-critical applications
When failure isn’t an option, Kewell Converters delivers. With over 50 years of experience working exclusively with foam, we’ve become the trusted foam converter and fabrication partner for the UK defence and military sectors. Our bespoke foam solutions are designed to meet the highest levels of precision, durability, and performance under the most extreme conditions.
Kewell Converters specialises in crafting high-quality, custom military-grade foam components, packaging, and inserts. We’ve supported the Ministry of Defence (MOD), prime contractors, and defence technology firms since the 1970s—earning a reputation for problem-solving, reliability, and uncompromising quality.
Trusted by defence professionals for over 50 years
We engineer high-performance foam solutions designed to meet specific military and defence requirements. From shock-absorbing foam for armoured vehicles to explosives-compatible inserts for weapons transit, every solution is tailored to your project’s exact needs.
Our military foam products include:
- Custom foam inserts for secure weapons transport
- High-density polyethylene foams (including Zotefoams Plastazote LD24, LD33, LD45)
- Foam for aircraft ejection seat systems
- Helmet linings and body armour padding
- Explosive-compatible packaging (DEF STAN 81-116 compliant)
- Protective foam for military cargo, components and electronics
Every material is carefully selected for impact resistance, tensile strength, chemical compatibility, and long-term durability. And with full traceability and compliance certifications—including JOSCAR registration, you can be confident you’re working with a supplier that understands military expectations inside and out.
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Supporting procurement, quality and engineering teams alike
Whether you’re leading procurement for a major MOD project or you’re an engineer refining components for integration into critical defence systems, Kewell Converters is equipped to support you. We offer full CAD support, engineering consultancy, material selection guidance, and rapid prototyping as part of our service.
Heads of procurement value our turnkey capability—we manage more of the supply chain on your behalf, coordinating with component suppliers and providing a seamless, streamlined process if required. Our high-value foam solutions reduce supplier complexity, and improve consistency across your project.
From concept to completion: one partner, complete foam expertise
Our structure is different from other foam fabricators. Kewell Converters has a large highly experienced in-house engineering team that works with you from the design phase through to delivery. Whether it’s one-off prototypes or full production runs, our focus is always on achieving precise, cost-effective, and highly durable results.
We exclusively work with foam and nothing else. Our knowledge of branded foams like Zotefoams’ Azote range ensures material performance is matched perfectly to military applications.
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Military-grade results without compromise
We understand the defence sector’s need for discretion, traceability, and flawless execution. Many of our clients are long-standing partners who trust us to deliver protective foam packaging and components that simply can’t fail.
If you’re looking for:
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- Bespoke military foam
- Custom MoD-approved foam packaging
- Defence and military packaging engineered to exact tolerances
- Impact-resistant or shock-absorbing protective foam for mission-critical cargo
then you’re in the right place.
Speak to the military foam experts
Kewell Converters is a JOSCAR-approved foam fabricator with a long-standing record of delivering specialist foam solutions to the defence industry. Let’s talk about your next project.
FAQs
Our foam packaging solutions are meticulously engineered to meet and often surpass stringent military specifications. This includes premium-grade foam for general packaging, enhanced high-density foam for robust needs, and foam specifically designed for compatibility with explosive materials.
Yes, we are pleased to offer sample materials upon request. Feel free to drop a mail to sales@kewell-converters.co.uk.
Our military-grade foam boasts features such as superior energy absorption, resilience, formidable strength under varied stresses, and high resistance to compression.
Yes, we engineer foam specifically designed for compatibility with explosive materials, ensuring safety and protection during transit and storage.
Static dissipative and conductive foams are crucial in the military sector for protecting sensitive electronic equipment from static electricity. They are used in applications such as electronics device protection, flight case fittings, and other scenarios.
