Closed-cell Extruded Polystyrene XPS

Closed-cell extruded polystyrene foam XPS, also known as Styrofoam,is lightweight, strong, durable, and ideal for creating terrain such as hills and cliffs, game boards, as well as various model-making elements such as bricks, columns, and even buildings and foundations. It is a lightweight and durable material that is easy to work with, making it a popular choice among hobbyists and professionals.

Extruded XPS is a closed-cell foam, which means it has great moisture resistance and is a good thermal insulator. This makes it an excellent choice for creating terrain, landscapes, and other model-making elements such as buildings, foundations, and bricks, as well as being ideal for making game boards, dioramas, and other craft projects.

There are several tools that can be used to shape and Cutting it. One of the most common is the hot wire cutter, a handheld device that heats a wire to cut the foam. The hot knife is another tool that uses heat to cut foam, but it is more precise than the hot wire cutter and is ideal for creating intricate details.

Saws and blades can also be used to cut this material. A handsaw or jigsaw is ideal for cutting large pieces of foam, while a craft knife can be used for smaller cuts and details.

When working with this material, it is essential to take safety precautions, as this material can release toxic fumes when heated or vigorously sanded. It is important to wear a fume mask or work in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling the fumes.

• Contents: 200x300x30mm
• Type: Closed cell
• Estimated density: 36 kg/m³

WARNINGS:

• Extruded polystyrene (XPS) is capable of emitting toxic fumes when heated. This heating can occur when cutting with hot wire, vigorous sanding, and also by applying glues with a hot glue gun.
• This foam should never be worked on in an enclosed space or without a suitable fume mask. Cutting polystyrene foam with a power saw will also partially melt the material and produce fumes.
• Always use glues such as our Tuft Glue or hot melt glue to bond polystyrene foam.
• White glue will only bond this type of foam where it is in contact with air. Where air cannot reach the glue, the glue will not set and will remain liquid.
• The dust produced when sanding or Cutting polystyrene foam, even with a saw, is also dangerous and should be avoided by using a dust mask and ensuring adequate ventilation. The maximum safe temperature for using extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam is 75 degrees Celsius (167 degrees Fahrenheit).