Why Use Closed Cell Polyethylene Foam for Tool Kit Shadow Boards
13 July 2020Using colour coded closed cell polyethylene foam for shadow boards boosts workplace efficiency, avoids human error, eliminates waste and ensures compliance, too. This form of visual management creates a culture of well-organised individuals that take care and ownership of their tools, no matter the industry or range of equipment.
Shadow boards make it easy to quickly detect missing tools and reduce the time and stress having to search for them after a job is complete.
Benefits of shadow boards
- Quickly identify missing items
- Not just limited to tools
- Effective workplace organisation
- Customise dependant on tool shape, size and kit
- Colour coded marking
- Minimise inventory
- Empowering efficiency
- Avoiding human error
Common uses for shadow boards in the workplace
- Quality inspection processes
- Setup & process change over
- Cleaning carts
- Postal rooms
- Tool stations and kits
- Health and safety kits
- Medical instruments
Available in grey, orange, green, yellow, red, violet and blue.
More about our closed cell polyethylene foam
Our PE foam is low-cost, lightweight and created from high performance materials we’re proud to produce. Our closed cell polyethylene foams are robust and made using physical manufacture (IXPE) and chemical cross linking (XLPE).
The range includes ethylene copolymer, conductive and static dissipative foams, as well as flame retardant and antibacterial grades, in a range of densities, colours and sizes. Each one is non-toxic, thermally insulating and resistant to UV, moisture and chemicals. We also produce bespoke grades for demanding conditions - such as differing temperatures and shock absorption during transportation.
Closed cell polyethylene offers real advantages over traditional rubber or sponge materials like EPDM and neoprene, with a high strength-to-weight ratio, attractive aesthetics and low odour.
We can split, saw, rout, die cut, water-jet cut, butt-weld, laminate, adhere, thermoform or compression mould and cut to size all of our foams, to create even the most complex shapes and sizes. We also supply our polyethylene foam in sheets, rolls and blocks.
Interested in receiving sample foam brochures from the team at Zouch Converters? Simply get in touch via our online form, email at sales@zouchconverters.co.uk or call us on +44 (0) 115 856 2025.