What is XPS foam board machinery and Why Do We Use Them?

XPS Foam Board Production Line Introduction

The insulation foam board machine (XPS foam board production line) is a manufacturing system designed for the production of XPS (Extruded Polystyrene) foamed boards. XPS foam boards are widely used as thermal insulation materials in the construction industry. The insulation foam board machine typically includes various machines and processes to produce XPS foam boards with specific characteristics.

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Thermal Insulation Foam Board Features

XPS thermal insulation foam boards, featuring impeccable closed-pore alveolate structures. Its density, water absorption, coefficient of heat conduction, and coefficient of steam pervasion are all lower compared to other thermal insulation materials. XPS physically foamed boards exhibit excellent characteristics such as high strength, lightweight, airtightness, anticorrosion, and resistance to aging, all while maintaining a competitive price. This is precisely why we have developed this production line – to assist architects in designing and constructing superior buildings.

Insulation Foam Board Machine Type:

ModelUnitDY-XPS75P/200DY-XPS85P/250DY-XPS95P/300ExtruderΦ75Φ200Φ85Φ250Φ95Φ300Heating power (approx)KWDriving motor powerKWThickness of boardmm20---150Width of boardmm600,900,,900,,900,Output (approx)kg/h550---Installed capacity (approx)KWDimensions (L×W×H)(approx)m65x12x475x13x480x15x5Total weight (approx)T

Extruded Polystyrene Rigid Foam Insulation Board Machine Process:

Grade 1 Extrusion System: Includes an extruder to heat and extrude polystyrene resin and other additives.

Mixing and Feeding Machine: Used for mixing and feeding raw materials to ensure uniform blending.

Foam Agent Injection System: Injects foam agents to introduce a cellular structure for improved insulation performance.

Hydraulic Net-Exchange System: Implements net exchange through a hydraulic system to ensure the quality of the produced boards.

Grade 2 Extrusion System: Similar to the Grade 1 extrusion system, further extruding and forming the boards.

Extrusion Die Head and Mould Calibrating: Calibration of die head and mold to ensure accurate dimensions and shapes of the boards.

Transmission and Cooling System: Provides a transmission system and cooling equipment to control the temperature and shape of the extruded boards.

Draw-off System: Uses a draw-off system to stretch the boards to the desired size and thickness.

Cutting System: Utilizes a cutting system to cut the continuously extruded boards into insulation boards of specific dimensions.

Packing System: Performs the final packaging, preparing the product for transportation and use.

XPS Foam Board Machine

XPS foam board machine is mainly used to produce XPS extruded plastic insulation board. XPS material has the advantages of good elasticity, good cushioning, softness, non-toxicity, compression resistance, heat insulation, sound insulation, moisture-proof and so on.

XPS foam board machine takes polystyrene as raw material and injects foaming agent into XPS machine. The finished xps foam insulation board is made through multiple processes. XPS insulation board has a closed-cell structure and is characterized by light weight, good strength, good airtightness and anti-aging.

Wuxing Mechanical is a leading manufacturer of XPS Foam Board Extrusion Lines and XPS Extruders, providing advanced solutions for high-quality foam insulation board production. Our tandem foam board extrusion lines are designed for efficient and consistent XPS foam board manufacturing, utilizing CO2 as a blowing agent for environmentally friendly production.

Turnkey solutions make your XPS business easier

For full turnkey solutions, we offer after-sales service and technical support to guarantee your efficient mass production or help you distribute smoothly to global markets. Consult our experts now to design a personalized production line to increase your XPS foam board machine production.

Wuxing Mechanical XPS foam board machine customization offers multiple features

When doing full customization, we study your needs and mass produce XPS board solutions at an affordable cost.

Thoughtful Customer Needs Analysis

Consult our skilled R&D experts who study the technical needs for increased productivity to determine the key features and customization options required for your production line. Our team provides insights based on your design choices to build efficient and durable machines to meet the production needs of XPS insulation boards.

Experienced Mechanical Engineering

Our engineers are well versed in the XPS board extrusion process and have experience in line manufacturing and assembly. With advanced ISO facilities, we create production lines from scratch with quality parts and handle XPS board production during the extrusion process.

Our engineers have developed advanced CO2 technology to help factories produce safe and environmentally friendly XPS boards while maximizing their overall quality. Engineers with expertise in polymer foam and machinery manufacturing can meet any of your needs in XPS board production lines.

Quality Assurance Commissioning

Our commissioning process determines the strength of the raw materials before completing manufacturing through a series of trial runs. Thanks to multiple patents, our laboratory has equipment for testing board and line performance.

Technical Support

Provide lifelong consultation, our engineers have many years of design, manufacturing and customization experience. Our consultation and technical training can help your business avoid unnecessary losses caused by long downtime.

Process

1 Stage Extrusion System: includes extruder for heating and extruding polystyrene resin and other additives.

Stirring and loading machine: used for mixing and loading of raw materials to ensure uniform mixing.
Foam agent injection system: Foam agent is injected to introduce cellular structure to improve insulation properties.
Hydraulic Screen Changing System: The screen changing is realized by hydraulic system to ensure the quality of the produced sheets.

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2-Stage Extrusion System: Similar to the 1-stage extrusion system, the sheet is further extruded and molded.

Extrusion Die and Die Calibration: Calibrates the die and die to ensure accurate sheet size and shape.
Drive and Cooling Systems: Provide drive systems and cooling equipment to control the temperature and shape of the extruded sheet.
Stretching Systems: Use stretching systems to stretch the plate to the desired size and thickness.
Cutting System: Utilizes a cutting system to cut the continuous extruded boards into insulated boards of specific dimensions.
Packaging System: Performs final packaging to prepare the product for transportation and use.

Main Features

Compared to EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) foam plastic boards, XPS (Extruded Polystyrene) boards exhibit significantly improved performance in terms of strength, insulation, and resistance to water vapor permeation. They maintain their insulation properties and compressive strength even under water exposure, making them particularly suitable for thermal insulation, moisture resistance, and construction applications. XPS boards are considered cost-effective construction materials in today's building industry.

1. Unparalleled Insulation Performance:

The thermal conductivity (k-value) of polystyrene foam boards is less than or equal to 0.028 W/mK, which is significantly lower than other insulation materials. With high thermal resistance (R-value) and a low linear expansion rate, XPS boards offer exceptional thermal insulation.

2. Virtually No Water Absorption:

As an ideal insulation material, low water absorption is crucial. XPS boards feature a closed-cell structure with no gaps on both sides, preventing moisture penetration due to factors such as leakage, condensation, and freeze/thaw cycles. Their water absorption rate is extremely low (≤1.0%), which prevents aging and maintains insulation performance over time.

3. Outstanding Long-Term Insulation:

XPS boards have a low thermal conductivity, making them excellent insulators. The use of polystyrene (PS) as the raw material, known for its insulating properties, combined with the extrusion manufacturing process, creates an effective barrier against heat transfer.

4. Surprising Compressive Strength:

XPS extruded boards are lightweight yet possess high compressive strength, with compressive strengths exceeding 350 kPa at densities not exceeding 40 kg per cubic meter. They offer excellent impact resistance in building applications, and their compressive strength remains virtually unchanged even when submerged in water, a feature not found in other insulation materials.

5. Good Fire Resistance:

XPS boards are available in both standard and flame-retardant versions to meet the fire resistance requirements of various applications, such as factories, sports facilities, and exhibition centers.

6. High-Quality Environmental Products:

XPS boards are chemically stable, do not emit harmful substances, do not decompose or mold, and exhibit excellent corrosion resistance. Environmentally friendly materials and production processes are used in their manufacturing, and solid waste generated during production can be recycled, making them eco-friendly products.

7. Convenient and Cost-Effective Construction:

Due to their lightweight nature, XPS boards are easy to transport, cut, and install. They do not require electric saws for cutting and can be easily fastened using plastic adhesive or polymer mortar. This ease of handling significantly reduces construction costs.

Primary Uses

(1) Widely used for thermal insulation, heat insulation, waterproofing and sound insulation of exterior walls, interior walls, flat concrete roofs and steel structure roofs.

(2) Used for moisture-proofing and heat preservation of low-temperature storage floors, parking platforms, airport runways, viaducts, cross-sea bridges, highways, high-speed railways, etc. to control ground frost heaving and settlement and extend their service life.

(3) Widely used in insulation layers of heating pipelines, factory pipelines, geothermal projects, cold storages, refrigerated trucks, refrigerators, etc.

Application of extruded boards in South-to-North Water Diversion Channels

Application of extruded polystyrene panels on building exterior walls

Application of extruded polystyrene boards in bottom moisture-proof, thermal insulation and floor heating projects

Application of extruded polystyrene boards on foundations

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