Plastazote LD18

Plastazote LD18 is a low-density cross-linked polyethylene foam manufactured to provide lightweight cushioning and dependable protection. Its closed cell structure helps resist moisture and chemicals while maintaining excellent impact absorption and durability.

It is widely used where a foam sheet for padding or protection is required that remains easy to cut, handle and install.

Plastazote LD18 foam sheets offer a practical balance of protection, durability and ease of use.

• Lightweight closed cell polyethylene foam structure
• Excellent impact absorption and cushioning performance
• Low water absorption and moisture resistance
• Good chemical resistance
• Easy to cut, shape and fabricate
• Supplied in consistent sheet sizes suitable for repeat orders

These characteristics make Plastazote LD18 a dependable material for both technical and general-purpose applications.

Plastazote LD18 is widely used across packaging, protection and product design applications.

Common uses include:

• Protective packaging inserts
• Foam sheet for padding and cushioning
• Lightweight equipment protection
• Storage and transport protection
• General-purpose protective applications

It is particularly well suited to situations where reliable cushioning is required without adding unnecessary weight.

Use Plastazote LD18 foam if you need:

• A lightweight foam sheet for packaging or protection
• Reliable cushioning for transport or storage
• A material that is easy to cut and fabricate
• Consistent foam sheets suitable for repeat orders

It is not recommended if:

• Very high structural strength or rigidity is required
• A fire-retardant or anti-static material specification is necessary
• Heavy load-bearing support is the primary requirement

This helps ensure the material is matched to the correct application, improving performance and reducing unnecessary cost.

Material type: Cross-linked polyethylene (PE) foam

Density: Approximately 18 kg/m³

Structure: Closed cell polyethylene foam

Available colours: Typically available in standard colours such as black, white and selected colours (subject to availability)

Thickness options: Available in a range of sheet thicknesses

Sheet format: Supplied in standard sheet sizes suitable for packaging, protection and general applications

Foam sheets are supplied in standard pack quantities and consistent sheet sizes.

Select your required thickness, colour and sheet size above to see pricing and availability. Orders can be placed quickly through our shop, making it easy to buy foam sheets online for smaller projects, prototyping and repeat supply.

Fast UK delivery helps ensure materials arrive when you need them, without delays or complicated ordering processes.