Plastazote LD45 (Black & White)
£119.35 – £350.59 (per pack) ex. VAT
Plastazote LD45 foam sheet is one of the most widely used grades, offering excellent durability, impact resistance and versatility across a wide range of protection and packaging applications. It provides reliable cushioning while maintaining strong structural performance, making it a dependable choice for projects where materials must withstand repeated use.
Available in a range of thicknesses and colours, Plastazote LD45 is commonly chosen where consistent performance, durability and long service life are important.
Plastazote LD45 is a medium-density cross-linked polyethylene foam designed to provide enhanced durability and dependable protection. Its closed cell structure helps resist moisture and chemicals while maintaining reliable cushioning and structural strength.
It is widely used where a foam sheet for packaging or protection must deliver long-lasting performance across demanding applications.
Plastazote LD45 foam sheets are valued for their strength, durability and consistent performance.
- Medium-density closed cell polyethylene foam structure
- Excellent impact resistance and cushioning performance
- Strong durability for repeated handling and use
- Low water absorption and moisture resistance
- Resistant to many chemicals and environmental conditions
- Easy to cut, shape and fabricate
- Supplied in consistent sheet sizes suitable for repeat orders
These characteristics make Plastazote LD45 a reliable material for applications where dependable protection and durability are essential.
Plastazote LD45 is widely used in situations where materials must provide reliable protection under regular use and handling.
Common uses include:
- Protective packaging for heavier or valuable items
- Foam sheet for padding and cushioning
- Equipment and product protection
- Storage and transport protection
- Tool and equipment cases
- Industrial and commercial protective applications
It is particularly well suited to applications where durability and consistent performance are critical.
Use Plastazote LD45 foam if you need:
- A durable foam sheet for packaging or protection
- Reliable cushioning for repeated handling or transport
- A material with strong impact resistance
- Consistent foam sheets suitable for repeat orders
- A material that is easy to cut and fabricate
It is not recommended if:
- Very soft cushioning or ultra-lightweight performance is required
- Maximum structural rigidity or heavy load-bearing strength is essential
- A specialist specification such as anti-static or fire-retardant foam is required
Selecting the correct density helps ensure the foam delivers dependable protection and long-term performance.
Material type: Cross-linked polyethylene (PE) foam
Density: Approximately 45 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.
Additional information
| Colour | Black, White, Grey |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 2.0mm, 3.0mm, 5.0mm, 12.0mm, 20.0mm, 28.0mm, 50.0mm, 90.0mm |
Need this material cut, shaped or manufactured into a finished part?
Our team at Kewell Converters can help, ideal for larger volumes, specialist requirements or production projects.
Kewell Converters provides precision foam conversion services including:
- CNC routing
- Waterjet cutting
- Die cutting
- Custom fabrication
This allows customers to start with standard sheet materials and scale up to bespoke components when required.






