IXPE Foam Manufacturer

Custom Irradiated Cross-Linked Polyethylene Foam for Foam Tape, Automotive NVH, Electronics Packaging, Flooring Underlayment, and Industrial Converting Applications.

28–300 kg/m³ Density | 0.1–100 mm Thickness | Rolls & Sheets

What is IXPE Foam?

IXPE foam is a premium closed-cell irradiated cross-linked polyethylene foam material known for its fine cell structure, smooth surface, and consistent performance.

Why customers choose IXPE foam:

• Fine and uniform closed-cell structure
• Excellent water resistance and thermal insulation
• Ideal for die-cutting, lamination, adhesive backing, and precision converting

It is widely used in foam tape, flooring underlayment, automotive interiors, electronics packaging, medical applications, and industrial cushioning solutions.

IXPE Foam Technical Specifications

Our IXPE foam can be customized by density, thickness, width, color, surface finish, and converting method for different industrial applications.

Property	Details
Product Name	IXPE Foam
Full Name	Irradiated Cross-Linked Polyethylene Foam
Material Type	Electron-beam cross-linked polyethylene foam
Foam Structure	Fine and uniform closed-cell structure
Foam Density	28–300 kg/m³
Width	Standard width: 0.5–1.5 m; customized width available
Thickness	0.1–100 mm
Color Options	Black, white, grey, blue, and customized colors
Supply Format	Jumbo rolls, log rolls, sheets, laminated foam, slit rolls, and die-cut parts
Surface Options	Smooth, embossed, perforated, laminated, conductive, or adhesive-backed
Converting Options	Slitting, die-cutting, lamination, adhesive backing, thermoforming, embossing, and sheet cutting
Key Advantages	Fine cell structure, smooth surface, dimensional stability, excellent cushioning, and precision converting performance
Typical Applications	Foam tape, flooring underlayment, automotive NVH, electronics packaging, medical products, insulation, and industrial cushioning

IXPE Foam Manufacturing Process

Our IXPE foam is manufactured through controlled raw material mixing, extrusion, electron beam irradiation cross-linking, foaming, and quality inspection to ensure consistent density, thickness, fine cell structure, and reliable performance across a wide range of industrial applications.

01 Raw Material Control & Mixing

•Consistent Raw Material Preparation

Selected polyethylene resin and additives are carefully controlled to ensure stable foam density, uniform cell structure, and consistent product quality.

02 Extrusion

• Precision Sheet Extrusion

The blended material is melted and extruded into continuous sheets, creating a stable base material for the irradiation cross-linking process.

03 Electron Beam Irradiation Cross-Linking

•Enhanced Molecular Structure

Electron beam irradiation creates a highly uniform cross-linked molecular structure, improving dimensional stability, surface quality, and converting performance.

04 Controlled Foaming Process

•Fine Closed-Cell Structure

The foaming process forms a fine and uniform closed-cell structure that provides cushioning, thermal insulation, moisture resistance, and lightweight performance.

05 Inspection, Converting & Packaging

•Quality Assurance Before Shipment

Density, thickness, appearance, and converting quality are inspected before packaging to ensure consistent product performance and customer satisfaction.

Key Features of IXPE Foam

IXPE foam provides finer cell structure, smoother surface finish, and superior converting performance.

Fine & Uniform Cell Structure

Uniform closed-cell structure delivers consistent physical properties, improved appearance, and reliable performance across converting applications.

Superior Surface Smoothness

Smooth and refined surface improves lamination, printing, coating, and adhesive bonding performance for demanding applications.

Excellent Dimensional Stability

Maintains thickness and shape stability under processing, helping ensure reliable performance and precise finished products.

Ideal For Adhesive Coating

Clean and smooth surface promotes strong adhesive anchorage, making it an excellent substrate for foam tape manufacturing.

Precision Die-Cutting Performance

Fine cell structure enables clean edges, accurate dimensions, and reduced material waste during die-cutting and converting.

Low VOC & Clean Material

Produced with low odor and low VOC characteristics, making it suitable for automotive, electronics, and indoor applications.

Common IXPE Foam Applications

Foam Tape Material

IXPE foam is widely used as a substrate for double-sided foam tape, glazing tape, mounting tape, and industrial bonding applications.

Automotive NVH

Used for noise reduction, vibration damping, sealing, and interior cushioning components.

Electronics Packaging

Provides lightweight protection and shock absorption for electronic products and sensitive components.

Medical Products

Used in medical packaging, orthopedic supports, disposable products, and healthcare cushioning applications.

Flooring Underlayment

Improves acoustic performance, thermal insulation, and floor comfort.

Industrial Die-Cut Parts

Precision converted components for sealing, gasketing, spacing, cushioning, and assembly applications.

XPE Foam vs IXPE Foam

XPE and IXPE are both closed-cell cross-linked PE foam materials, but they are used for different cost, surface, and processing requirements.

Comparison Item	XPE Foam	IXPE Foam
Cross-Linking Method	Chemical cross-linking	Irradiation cross-linking
Cell Structure	Fine and stable closed-cell structure	Finer and more uniform cell structure
Surface Quality	Good for general industrial use	Smoother surface for lamination and precision converting
Cost	More cost-effective	Higher cost with better surface performance
Best For	Underlayment, shock pads, insulation, packaging, and sports mats	Foam tape, electronics, gaskets, premium underlayment, and die-cut parts

Custom IXPE Foam Options

We can customize IXPE foam by density, thickness, width, color, surface finish, and converting method to match your application and processing needs.

Density & Thickness

Custom density from 28–300 kg/m³ and thickness from 0.1–100 mm are available for different cushioning, insulation, and support needs.

Width & Roll Length

IXPE foam can be supplied in different widths, roll lengths, or sheet sizes based on your production and packing requirements.

Color Options

Standard colors include black, white, and grey. Customized colors are also available for specific product or branding needs.

Surface Finish

Plain, embossed, perforated, or textured surfaces can be made according to the final application and converting process.

Lamination

IXPE foam can be laminated with PE film, aluminum foil, fabric, or other layers for insulation, protection, or surface performance.

Cutting & Converting

We support slitting, sheet cutting, die-cutting, adhesive backing, embossing, and other converting options for custom projects.

Quality Control for IXPE Foam Production

From raw material to final packing, we check key production details to keep IXPE foam rolls and sheets stable for your application.

Raw Material Check

We check the material before production to make sure it matches the required foam grade, order specification, and application requirements.

Production Monitoring

During production, we monitor foaming stability, roll condition, surface appearance, and basic process consistency.

Thickness, Density & Hardness Check

Thickness, density, and hardness can be checked based on the product specification and final application requirements.

Surface and Roll Check

We inspect surface quality, color consistency, wrinkles, bubbles, roll edge condition, and lamination quality if needed.

Packing Check

Rolls and sheets are packed according to size, thickness, roll length, and shipping requirements to reduce transport damage.

Shipment Review

Before shipment, we confirm product labels, quantity, packing status, order details, and delivery requirements.

IXPE Foam FAQs

Here are some common questions about XPE foam specifications, applications, customization, and sample support.

1. What Is IXPE Foam?

IXPE foam is an irradiated cross-linked polyethylene foam with a fine and uniform closed-cell structure. It is widely used for foam tape, automotive, electronics, flooring, and industrial applications.

2. What Is the Difference Between IXPE and XPE Foam?

IXPE foam is produced through electron-beam irradiation, while XPE foam uses chemical cross-linking. IXPE generally offers finer cells, smoother surfaces, and better consistency for precision converting.

3. Is IXPE Foam Suitable For Foam Tape Manufacturing?

Yes. IXPE foam is one of the most commonly used foam tape substrates due to its smooth surface, dimensional stability, and excellent adhesive compatibility.

4. Can IXPE Foam Be Die-Cut?

Yes. IXPE foam is widely used for precision die-cutting, gasketing, sealing, cushioning, and assembly applications.

5. What Thicknesses Are Available For IXPE Foam?

IXPE foam can be produced from 0.1 mm to 100 mm depending on density, application requirements, and converting processes.

6. Can IXPE Foam Be Customized?

Yes. Density, thickness, width, color, surface finish, lamination, adhesive backing, and converting services can all be customized.

Looking for a cost-effective cross-linked polyethylene foam solution?

Explore our XPE Foam products for flooring underlayment, shock pads, insulation, packaging, and cushioning applications.

Request a Sample or Quote for IXPE Foam

Not sure which IXPE foam grade is suitable? Share your application, density, thickness, size, and converting requirements. Our team will help recommend a suitable IXPE foam option.

How to Start Your IXPE Foam Project

Share your application details, receive material suggestions and samples, then move forward with stable production support.

1 Tell Us Your Application

Share your application, density, thickness, size, quantity, color, and processing requirements.

2 Receive Sample and Quotation

We review your requirements and provide material suggestions, sample support, and quotation details.

3 Test and Move to Production

After sample approval, we support production, packing, and stable supply for your order.