Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
Expanded Polystyrene’s earliest origin is in the 1800 when scientists of the time were searching for a lightweight materials for carriage windshields, combs, etc. Later in the 19th century styrene was discovered, a balsam from the Oriental sweet gum tree. These discoveries let to the invention of Polystyrene in 1938.

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) has had many advancements throughout the years. Because it is a lightweight, rigid and tough closed cell foam, it is used extensively in expendable packaging, flotation, insulation and coolers. EPS is also resistant to moisture, water vapor and mold.

Barber Packaging has the capabilities to provide either fabricated or molded parts out of EPS. This is an excellent product for expendable packaging and can be designed specifically for your protective packaging application. We also carry a line of molded EPS cold chain shippers, click for standard sizes.

While polystyrene is not biodegradable, it is easy to recycle. It can be recycled in to concrete, egg cartons, office products, foam insulations, and garbage cans. There is an increased effort by many manufacturers to encourage recycling of this product.

Polyethylene (PE & PL)
Polyethylene foam is a closed cell foam with high structural integrity, high compression strength, and low moisture absorption. It is durable, able to withstand pressure without distortion.

For expendable packing, Polyethylene is an obvious choice. We carry a large selection of densities and colors, including ant-stat. It is an excellent way to cushion your product and is used to wrap furniture, computer components and electronics just to name a few.

In addition to packaging, polyethylene foam can be used for vibration dampening, and insulation. It is impervious to bacteria, mold and is tear resistant.

Beaded Polyethylene (BPE)
Beaded Polyethylene is a lightweight, easily fabricated and versatile closed cell material used primarily in expendable class A applications. It is available in densities from 1.3 lbs PCF to 2.8 lbs PCF. It is moisture and chemical resistant. It’s a cost effective option used in the automotive, military, hardware markets, just to name a few.

Expanded Polypropylene (EPP)
EPP)Expanded polypropylene is a rigid closed cell foam used mostly in expendable packaging applications. Where EPS is more brittle EPP is malleable and flexible. While EPP does not protect a class A surface it can withstand repeated dynamic impact. It is a cost effective, rugged foam ideal for heavy parts. We carry 1.0 lb PCF through 4.8 lb PCF, additional density are available but minimum quantities apply.

Plastic Corrugated (PCOR)
Plastic corrugated is an extruded twinwall plastic sheet product, conceptually similar to corrugated fiberboard. The most common thickness is 4 mm but at Barber Packaging we carry 4 mm to 10 mm in many different colors. It is weather resistant and durable as well as 100% recyclable. It is reusable, washable and strong commonly used in plastic containers in the returnable packaging and material handling industries.

Textile Bags and Pouches
BPC has become an expert in providing engineered textile solutions for those especially sensitive painted and molded parts requiring class a protection. Dunnage bags and pouches can often times be durable and cost effective alternatives when compared to partition dunnage made from plastics or other common substrates.

Wood
In addition to being a green option wood can be a durable and cost effective solution for export, and/or heavy duty packaging applications. Whether shipping glass internationally in collapsible wood crates, or engineering a dunnage solution for heavy equipment components, BPC has the expertise and manufacturing capability to deliver the right solution for your application.

Steel Racks
From WIP, to external, to export BPC has the capability to engineer steel shipping and handling racks to hold and protect your parts. Racks are ideal when parts are large, heavy or just not achieving good target densities or protection in standard containers.