RH Nuttall Limited supply a wide range of parts in expanded closed cell polyethylene, Alveolit® foam.
This material is a polyolefin foam which is a closed cell technology. The sheets of this material are produced through a three stage process which includes extrusion, crosslinking, and vertical foaming.
To create this material, manufacturers use additives to extract the basic foam matrix. A high-energy stabilisation then passes over this material, creating crosslinking which adds to the durability of the original matrix.
When this matrix is ready, it passes through a foaming oven – either a vertical or horizontal one. This completes the three stages of producing Alveolit® foam. Each stage is essential to creating this high tech material, with excellent density and longevity.
As one of the UK’s best known suppliers of seals, gaskets, and washers, RH Nuttall Ltd provide an excellent range of choices in Alveo® foam products. These products include (but are not limited to) the following:
• Alveolit® washers
• Alveolit® gaskets
• Alveolit® seals
• Alveolit® insulation
• Alveolit® strips
• Alveolit® sheets
Alveolit® washers are a great choice since they use a closed cell structure. This makes them a great cushioning washer, which has the gentle flexibility required to support joins under pressure.
Alveolit® foam gaskets are moisture resistant, operate in water, and are largely chemically inert. This extra special sealing ability adds anti-vibratory functionality, could be used in packaging, and can even reduce the noise machinery produces.
Alveolit® has many uses within the cosmetic, industrial, and healthcare sectors. This is because it makes an excellent sealing material, protecting products. There are even food-grade versions of Alveolit® which are suitable for use in packaging foodstuffs.
Alveolit® standard foam forms an excellent underlay for flooring within the construction and home décor industry. Its noise dampening and durability features allow it to cushion your carpeting while simultaneously acting as underfloor insulation.
Alveo strips can be used in place of RH Nuttall Ltd Alveolit® gaskets to form seals on liquid and chemical products. Due to the excellent temperature prevalence of the material, it has a wide range of uses in processing and manufacturing.
RH Nuttall Ltd uses rolled foam sheets to create our specialist Alveolit® products. These are widely used in the packaging process to protect goods during transit. You can order them from the RH Nuttall manufacturing plant in Birmingham.
RH Nuttall Ltd have the skills and experience as a Great British manufacturer needed to know that an adhesive backing can add security to most joints, bolts, and fixtures. You can order your Alveolit® foam washers, insulation, sheeting, or strips with a self-adhesive backing. Get to those hard to reach areas and make those seals doubly secure.
Before you apply self-adhesive backing make sure that you clean the area. Wipe areas clean using an alcohol-based cleaner to remove any debris and then apply the Alveolit® strips.
Alveolit pads are readily available and can be cut to custom sizes. Foam pads are widely used throughout the packaging process to help avoid damage during transport. Industries such as healthcare, beauty, cosmetics, and skincare all have uses for custom sized Alveolit® washers, gaskets, seals, strips, and foams.
Contact the RH Nuttall Ltd team to discuss bespoke Alveolit® products designed to your needs.
Due to the superb temperature prevailing properties (-80°C to +100°C) coupled with its light weight nature and durability, Alveolit® foam pads are often used in logistics and transportation.
Alveolit® foam is generally used within the construction and automotive trades. It is also a very good choice of material for gap filling and weathering applications due to its negligible water absorption characteristics.
RH Nuttall Ltd offer a choice in colour when you buy Alveolit® washers, gaskets, and roll foam sheets through the website. It is available in dark grey or white, both customisable to the size, shape, and thickness you need it.
• Closed cell cross linked structure making it impermeable to air and water and therefore an ideal material for sealing against air and/or water.
• Relatively cheap compared to other materials
• Good temperature resistance.
• Light weight and durable.
• Resists weathering due to negligible water absorption rates.
• Crosslinked PO Foam
• Foam skin is dual sided
• Thicknesses vary, typically 0.16-8 mm
• Width typically up to 2.20 metres
• Supplied in roll foam form as requested
Alveolit® is the registered trademark of Alveo Sekisui.
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Polymer Works, Hope Street
Dudley, West Midlands
DY2 8RS, United Kingdom
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