Foam board
Airplac foam board
Foam Centred Board
Manufacturer: Emball’Iso-M2 Ltd, the only UK based manufacturer of foam board panels.
We stock 2 types of Foam Board- Premium Foam Board and Visual Foam Board.
Airplac Premium Foam Board
Premium Foam Board is an expanded polystyrene foam centred board (CFC Free) coated with white glazed paper on both sides.
Airplac Visual Foam
Visual Foam Board is a panel consisting of a polystyrene core laminated on both sides with a coated paper with a high whiteness, a luxurious smoothness and a very high regularity. This panel also features a high rigidity and excellent dimensional stability. It is therefore the preferred media for all applications where print quality and visual impact are crucial.
All are ideal for hanging signs and window decors, it is a substrate that Artistic Directors love for its long lasting whiteness – a substrate the Production loves because it is clean and leaves no dust, – a substrate that Health and Safety love because it is extremely light weight and non-toxic significantly reducing the risk of injury. Compare to imported products, the quality is absolutely reliable because ALL the raw materials are manufactured to Airplac specifications.
Airplac® coated paper liners are PEFC certified.
Ideal for direct printing and cutting on Flat bed machines.
The following print and cutting processes are possible on Foam Board.
- Digital Printing
- Silk Screen Printing
- High Precision Sawing
- Die-cutting
- Creasing
- Routing at 450 for intricate models
Foam Centred Board is an extruded polystyrene foam board with 170gsm paper laminated to each side. The primary raw material which polystyrene is made from is Styrene, a petroleum by-product, first commercially produced in the 1930’s, it played an important role during World War 11 in the production of synthetic rubber. After the war, much of the use of styrene shifted to the manufacture of commercial polystyrene products.
Polystyrene meets stringent standards for use in food contact packaging and is safe for consumers.
When polystyrene foam is produced, two types of blowing agents are primarily used: Pentane (Butane) and Carbon Dioxide. Pentane/Butane gas has no effect on the upper ozone layer, although, if not recovered it can contribute to low level smog formation. Therefore, manufacturers use state of the art technology to capture Pentane/Butane emissions.
Carbon Dioxide is non-toxic, none flammable, does not contribute to low level smog and has no stratospheric ozone depletion potential and does not increase the levels of CO2 in the atmosphere.
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Special Makings
Westland Foam Board: Special Makings
All bespoke sizes are available up to a maximum width of 1524mm and the only restriction on length is the physical transportation of the desired size!
Makings are usually 5 to 7 working days and the minimum amount considered is 200 sheets of any one thickness.
Bowing of Foamboard Post-Printing
Technical Evaluation of bowing of Foam board post-printing.
The phenomenon of bowing is usually caused by an imbalance between the papers glued on each side of the Foam board.
On the mills stratification line, the main factors influencing the bowing of foam board products (foam with a 170gsm paper on each side) are:
- The tension of the papers
- The difference in moisture of the papers glued on each side.
The mill control these parameters during manufacture to produce a perfectly flat board.
However the process used by customers after printing can also generate bowing. The main parameters influencing the bowing are:
- The tension of the papers glued on each side
- The difference in the weight of the papers glued on each side
- The difference in the quality of the papers glued on each side
- The difference in the moisture of the papers glued on each side
- The difference in the quantity of adhesive deposited on each side
- the process of drying: if a paper on one side dries more quickly than the other
Bowing is a complex phenomenon that depends on a significant number of parameters. There is no mathematical law to describe this that can be used to make predictions. We can only give recommendations to our customers.
Product Range
5mm airplac foamboard
Part
Description
Width
Length
SINWM-5000-1016-1524
AIRPLAC PREMIER FOAM CENTRED DISPLAY BOARD 5MM 1016 X 1524 BULK PACKED
1016
1524
SINWM-5000-1220-2441
AIRPLAC PREMIER FOAM CENTRED DISPLAY BOARD 5MM 1220 X 2440 BULK PACKED
1220
2440
SINWM-5000-1524-3051
AIRPLAC PREMIER FOAM CENTRED DISPLAY BOARD 5MM 1524 X 3050 BULK PACKED
1524
3050
Part | Description | Width | Length |
SINWM-5000-1016-1524 | AIRPLAC PREMIER FOAM CENTRED DISPLAY BOARD 5MM 1016 X 1524 BULK PACKED | 1016 | 1524 |
SINWM-5000-1220-2441 | AIRPLAC PREMIER FOAM CENTRED DISPLAY BOARD 5MM 1220 X 2440 BULK PACKED | 1220 | 2440 |
SINWM-5000-1524-3051 | AIRPLAC PREMIER FOAM CENTRED DISPLAY BOARD 5MM 1524 X 3050 BULK PACKED | 1524 | 3050 |
10mm airplac foamboard
Part
Description
Width
Length
SINWM-1000-1220-2444
AIRPLAC PREMIER **BOXED 10s** FOAM CENTRED DISPLAY BOARD 10MM 1220 X 2440
1220
2440
SINWM-1000-1524-3051
AIRPLAC PREMIER **BOXED 8s** FOAM CENTRED DISPLAY BOARD 10MM 1524 X 3050
1524
3051
Part | Description | Width | Length |
SINWM-1000-1220-2444 | AIRPLAC PREMIER **BOXED 10s** FOAM CENTRED DISPLAY BOARD 10MM 1220 X 2440 | 1220 | 2440 |
SINWM-1000-1524-3051 | AIRPLAC PREMIER **BOXED 8s** FOAM CENTRED DISPLAY BOARD 10MM 1524 X 3050 | 1524 | 3051 |
5mm airplac visual
Part
Description
Width
Length
AIRVF-5000-1220-2440
AIRPLAC *BOXED 16s* VISUALFOAM 1220 X 2440 5MM
1220
2440
AIRVF-5000-1524-3050
AIRPLAC *BOXED 16s* VISUALFOAM 1524 X 3050 5MM
1524
3050
Part | Description | Width | Length |
AIRVF-5000-1220-2440 | AIRPLAC *BOXED 16s* VISUALFOAM 1220 X 2440 5MM | 1220 | 2440 |
AIRVF-5000-1524-3050 | AIRPLAC *BOXED 16s* VISUALFOAM 1524 X 3050 5MM | 1524 | 3050 |
10mm airplac visual
Part
Description
Width
Length
AIRVF-9999-1220-2440
AIRPLAC *BOXED 8s* VISUALFOAM 1220 X 2440 10MM
1220
2440
AIRVF-9999-1524-3050
AIRPLAC *BOXED 8s* VISUALFOAM 1524 X 3050 10MM
1524
3050
Part | Description | Width | Length |
AIRVF-9999-1220-2440 | AIRPLAC *BOXED 8s* VISUALFOAM 1220 X 2440 10MM | 1220 | 2440 |
AIRVF-9999-1524-3050 | AIRPLAC *BOXED 8s* VISUALFOAM 1524 X 3050 10MM | 1524 | 3050 |
Dispa board
DISPA®
100% PAPER – 100% RECYCLABLE – FSC® ACCREDITED.
Dispa® is a new paper board from 3A Composites with a unique structure of embossed formed paper which gives it strength and rigidity. It is the perfect solution for short term promotional campaigns.
Dispa® delivers everything you would expect from a sign and display board – flat, smooth surface, excellent printability, rigidity and stability – and a unique design made of 100% paper.
The internal embossed structure that forms the central layer of DISPA® is the result of extensive analysis and testing of different profiles. This patented core and method of manufacture result in a uniquely stable board and ensure flatness even when conditions are challenging.
Dispa® is a 100% cellulose fibre product and is fully recyclable. Dispa is also FSC® accredited.
DISPA® AT A GLANCE
Dispa® sheets offer a unique combination of excellent properties and occupy a 100% ecological position amongst display boards.
- Lightweight – easy to work with and to hang
- Glossy, bright white and smooth – graphics look amazing
- Strong, rigid and stable – signs start flat and stay flat
- Made of 100% paper – 100% recyclable- FSC® Accredited – helping you meet your environment targets
- laminated structure constructed from embossed formed paper using an innovative, unique and patented manufacturing process
- Balanced reaction to atmospheric changes – the ply construction lets air flow through. DISPA® stays flat – even in challenging conditions
- Processing is fast, efficient and easy, even using manual tools
- Standard range of stock sizes – delivering the highest standard of quality and consistency
PROCESSING
Thanks to the ease of processing, working with DISPA® is efficient and fast.
- Print – DISPA® delivers high quality results both for digital and screen printing
- laminate – DISPA® is ideal for pre-printed double sided offset litho sheet lamination
- Cut – DISPA® can be guillotined and is suitable for die cutting without special tooling or techniques
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
Print amazing graphics, create shapes with die and knife cutting, mount onto substrates or laminate onto DISPA® using standard adhesives for maximum in-store impact. A board that will look as good when it is taken down as it did on the day it was hung.
- Perfect solution for short term promotional campaigns
- Hanging signs
- Display and POS/POP applications
- Photo mounting
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Product Range
Dispa board
DISPA-3800-1016-1524
DISPA 3.8MM *FSC* 1016 X 1524
1016
1524
DISPA-3800-1250-1841
DISPA 3.8MM *FSC* 1250 X 1840
1250
1840
DISPA-3800-1250-2451
DISPA 3.8MM *FSC* 1250 X 2450
1250
2450
DISPA-3800-1524-3048
DISPA 3.8MM *FSC* 1524 X 3048
1524
3048
DISPA-3800-1016-1524 | DISPA 3.8MM *FSC* 1016 X 1524 | 1016 | 1524 |
DISPA-3800-1250-1841 | DISPA 3.8MM *FSC* 1250 X 1840 | 1250 | 1840 |
DISPA-3800-1250-2451 | DISPA 3.8MM *FSC* 1250 X 2450 | 1250 | 2450 |
DISPA-3800-1524-3048 | DISPA 3.8MM *FSC* 1524 X 3048 | 1524 | 3048 |
Stadur viscom easyprint
Viscom Sign Easyprint is a 100% PVC-free foam board consisting of 100% Recycled Stadurlon liner sheets on both sides. Whether with slots or V-shaped grooves, the high performance plastic Stardurlon can be bent or folded without breaking.
Product Range
Viscom easyprint white 5mm
Part
Description
Width
Length
STAEW-5000-1220-2440
STADUR VISCOM SIGN EASYPRINT WHITE 05MM 1220 X 2440
1220
2440
Part | Description | Width | Length |
STAEW-5000-1220-2440 | STADUR VISCOM SIGN EASYPRINT WHITE 05MM 1220 X 2440 | 1220 | 2440 |
Viscom easyprint white 10mm
Part
Description
Width
Length
STAEW-9999-1220-2440
STADUR VISCOM SIGN EASYPRINT WHITE 10MM 1220 X 2440
1220
2440
STAEW-9999-3050-2030
STADUR VISCOM SIGN EASYPRINT WHITE 10MM 3050 X 2030
3050
2030
Part | Description | Width | Length |
STAEW-9999-1220-2440 | STADUR VISCOM SIGN EASYPRINT WHITE 10MM 1220 X 2440 | 1220 | 2440 |
STAEW-9999-3050-2030 | STADUR VISCOM SIGN EASYPRINT WHITE 10MM 3050 X 2030 | 3050 | 2030 |
Viscom easyprint white 19mm
Part
Description
Width
Length
STAEW-190X-3050-2030
STADUR VISCOM SIGN EASYPRINT WHITE 19MM 3050 X 2030
3050
2030
Part | Description | Width | Length |
STAEW-190X-3050-2030 | STADUR VISCOM SIGN EASYPRINT WHITE 19MM 3050 X 2030 | 3050 | 2030 |