FOAM  
   
     

Innovation to Maximize Results.

Gloucester was a pioneer in developing the technology to expand polystyrene for food applications. Today, Gloucester engineers continue to lead the way with advances that increase the quality, volume and profitability of your products.  

Applications for our foam systems include:

  • Meat, produce and prepared food packages
  • Loose-fill packaging
  • Construction tiles
  • Interlayers for produce and shipping containers
  • PE foam for protection
  • Insulation

Components

Controls

Precisely control all process variables with options ranging from simple discrete instruments to highly sophisticated systems via our Symphonix platform. 

Extruders
Unique screw designs provide intensive mixing enabling the production of quality foam sheet of virtually any cell size, density, flexibility and surface texture.

Dies
Available in virtually any size, each die is engineered and machined to exact tolerances to specified process requirements. Our industry-leading designs stress efficient processing and the flexibility to meet a wide variety of market needs.

Cooling
The Gloucester Cooling and Sizing Mandrel offers a dual zone cooling circuit and air cushioning to cool and pre-stretch foam sheets to reduce shrinkage.

Winders
Gloucester offers several options to match your production needs. All offer easy roll removal and winding flexibility for handling and storage.

To learn more, email sales@gecextrusion.com or contact a member of our global sales team.

 

 
     
 
 

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Blackburn Industrial Park
11 Dory Road, Gloucester, MA 01930
Tel: +1 978 281 1800