EPS foam box mold (Foam Box Mold) is a mold specially used to make foam boxes, which are mainly used to store and transport perishable items such as vegetables and fruits. The main material of this type of foam box is EPS foam (Expanded Polystyrene), which is lightweight, heat-insulating, and shock-proof, making it a widely used packaging container in the agricultural and logistics industries. This article will introduce the role, production process and application of EPS foam box molds.

1. The role of EPS foam box mold

The main function of EPS foam box mold is to heat, expand and shape EPS particles through a molding process, and finally produce foam boxes with specific shapes and sizes. These foam boxes have excellent thermal insulation properties, which can keep vegetables and fruits fresh during transportation and prevent items from being damaged by temperature fluctuations and external pressure. In addition, the shock absorption of EPS foam can effectively protect the safety of items in the box during handling and transportation.

2. EPS foam box production process

EPS foam boxes are produced by EPS Shape Molding Machine. This production process includes the following steps:

* Pre-foaming: First, the EPS raw material (polystyrene particles) is pre-foamed to expand its volume to the required density. This process can control the strength and weight of the foam box to adapt to different usage scenarios.

* Filling the mold: The pre-foamed EPS particles are fed into the mold and evenly filled in the mold.

* Steam heating: The EPS particles in the mold are heated by steam to further expand and tightly combine to form a complete foam box.

* Cooling and demolding: After heating and molding, the mold is cooled, and the foam box is taken out of the mold after it is shaped. After trimming, a molded EPS foam box is produced.

3. Features of EPS foam box

* Lightweight: EPS foam box is light in weight, easy to transport and carry, and reduces logistics costs.

* Thermal insulation: The foam box has good thermal insulation properties, which can keep vegetables and fruits at a low temperature for a long time and extend their shelf life.

* Shockproof and compression-resistant: The shock absorption and strength of EPS foam materials can protect internal items from external impact during transportation.

* Environmentally friendly and recyclable: EPS foam can be recycled, which not only reduces environmental pollution, but also provides an environmentally friendly solution for the packaging industry.

4.Application of EPS foam boxes

* Agriculture and food industry: EPS foam boxes are widely used in the packaging and transportation of vegetables, fruits, fish and seafood to ensure the freshness and integrity of products during long-distance transportation.

* Logistics and transportation: Because EPS foam boxes have excellent shock resistance, they are often used for transportation packaging of fragile items to protect items from impact and extrusion.

* Cold chain transportation: In cold chain logistics, EPS foam boxes are often used as insulated boxes for storing and transporting foods and medicines that need to be refrigerated or frozen.

5. Summary

EPS foam box molds provide a reliable solution for the safe transportation of vegetables, fruits and other foods through efficient molding processes. With its advantages of lightness, heat preservation and shock resistance, EPS foam boxes have become an important packaging material in the logistics of agricultural products and fragile items. With the continuous advancement of technology, the production process and application scope of EPS foam boxes are also constantly expanding, further enhancing its use value in various industries.