Reusable blocks for robust protection
Standard foam blocks protect medium weight goods in transit by blocking, bracing and cushioning items inside cartons. Made from low density closed cell polythene foam with a minimum of 30% recycled content, they're non-abrasive, reusable and hold their shape after repeated use. With a density of 24kg/m³, these white packaging foam blocks suit furniture, angled wooden objects and sharp items, and come in seven sizes.
Sold per pack, priced per block.
Where do Standard foam blocks work best?
These foam blocks for packing work best in packing benches, despatch areas and removals operations where medium weight goods need blocking, bracing and surface protection inside a carton or crate.
- Furniture protection: use the blocks around corners, feet and edges to reduce knocks in transit and stop hard points from pressing against the outer packaging.
- Angled wooden items: position the foam against mitred edges, frames or shaped sections to help prevent rubbing and impact damage during handling.
- Sharp or pointed products: place the non-abrasive foam over exposed edges to reduce the risk of the item piercing the carton.
- Reusable packing set-ups: cut the blocks to size for repeat shipments where the same product dimensions come through your packing operation.
Not for
- Static-sensitive electronics: choose anti static foam packaging when the item needs protection from electrostatic discharge.
- Applications that need the foam fixed in place: choose self-adhesive foam blocks when you need the block to stick directly to the product, insert or pack surface.
- Loose void filling for many irregular items in one carton: use dedicated void fill when the goal is to fill empty space rather than brace key contact points.
Specifications
- Colour: white
- Material: low density polythene foam
- Recycled content: minimum 30%
- Density: 24 kg/m³
- Width: 200 mm to 600 mm
- Length: 300 mm to 600 mm
- Thickness: 25 mm to 100 mm
- CFC and HFC free
- Non-abrasive
- Reusable
Choose the right foam block
This grade sits in the foam packaging range as a reusable, cut-to-size block for cushioning and bracing products that need reliable separation from the carton wall.
- Choose Standard foam blocks when you need non-abrasive protection for furniture, wood, glassware, artwork or general medium weight goods.
- Choose anti static foam packaging when you pack electronic items that require static protection as well as cushioning.
- Choose self-adhesive foam blocks when you want blocks to stay positioned on a surface without separate tape or glue.
- Choose packaging foam when you need rolls, sheets or other foam formats for wrapping larger surface areas.
Product FAQs
Can these packaging foam blocks be cut to size?
Yes. Cut them with a suitable knife or scissors to match the contact points on your item. Use clean, straight cuts so the block keeps its shape and supports the load evenly.
Will the foam scratch polished or painted surfaces?
The foam is non-abrasive, so it suits surfaces that need cushioning without direct scuffing from rough packing materials. Always remove grit or debris from the product before packing.
Can I reuse the blocks?
Yes. The foam keeps its shape and rigidity through repeated use, provided the blocks aren't torn, crushed or contaminated during packing.
How should I position the blocks inside a carton?
Place them around corners, edges and pressure points, then fill remaining movement points as needed. The item should sit firmly without being forced against the carton wall.
Are these blocks suitable for environmental purchasing requirements?
They contain a minimum of 30% recycled content and they're reusable, helping you reduce single-use protective material in repeat packing operations.
Also useful
- Cardboard boxes for pairing foam blocks with a suitably sized outer carton that limits movement in transit.
- Void fill for filling the remaining empty space once the blocks have braced the main contact points.
- Protective packaging for combining foam, cushioning and wrapping materials in multi-stage packing.
