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XtremeEPP ™ 1893 Buoyancy Composite Blocks (MZ, BZ, AZ, HZ, SF & Macro Grades)

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Sheet widths and lengths are cut to nominal dimensions; Rod lengths are also cut to nominal dimensions. Nominal cuts can be undersized by up to .200 inches. Cut-to-size items are non-refundable. See our return policy for more details. Contact us if you need precision cut sizes.

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Sheet widths and lengths are cut to nominal dimensions; Rod lengths are also cut to nominal dimensions. Nominal cuts can be undersized by up to .200 inches. Cut-to-size items are non-refundable. See our return policy for more details. Contact us if you need precision cut sizes.

General Info

XtremeEPP™ Buoyancy Composites are engineered syntactic composites that are available in various densities for a wide range of applications & depths. Available in off the shelf blocks or finished parts.

MZ, BZ, AZ & HZ Grades - Our highest performance grades which are named after the Mesopelagic (MZ), Bathypelagic (BZ), Abyssopelagic (AZ), and Hadal (HZ) aquatic zones they are engineered for. These grades offer the lowest density materials for depths ranging from surface to 10,000 meters.

SF Grade - Is a cost-effective option for applications where the absolute lowest density is not critical in depths from surface to 6,000 meters.

MacroFoam Grade - Engineered with macro-spheres offering the lowest density in depths from shallow to 1,600 meters.

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Key Properties

  • Operational Depths from Surface to 10,000 meters
  • Lowest Density Available in the Entire Offshore & Subsea Industry
  • High Compressive and Hydrostatic Strength
  • Corrosion Resistant & Low Water Absorption

Limitations

Applications

  • ROV Buoyancy Applications
  • Oceonographic Buoyancy Applications
  • Weight Reducing Structural Applications

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.

Available Sizes

Available in large blocks or finished parts MZ, BZ, AZ and HZ Grades Thickness 4 to 6 in x 12 W x 24 L in SF Grade Thickness 6 in x 12 W x 24 L in Macrofoam Grade Thickness 4 to 8 in x 24 W x 60 L in All grades can be cut to size or bonded for larger sizes or provided as a finished part to your specifications.

Available Colors

  • White
  • Yellow
  • Red
  • Tan
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Minimums May Apply For Specific Grades and Colors

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Typical Properties of XtremeEPP ™ 1893 Buoyancy Composite Blocks (MZ, BZ, AZ, HZ, SF & Macro Grades)

DETAIL
Description Value
Material Type Thermoplastic Foam
Trade Name XtremeEPP ™ 1893 Buoyancy Blocks
Additives Proprietary
Color White & Colors
PHYSICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Density ASTM D2240 g/cm³ .29 to .48
  ASTM D2240 lb/in³ .01 to .017
MECHANICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Compressive Strength ASTM D695 psi 3,200 to 17,000
Compressive Modulus ASTM D695 psi 145,000 to 675,000
COMPLIANCE
Description Value
FDA No
USDA No
NSF No
3-A Dairy No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency No
USP Class VI No
OTHER
Description Value
UV Resistant No
Relative Cost $$ to $$$$
Machinability 2

Relative cost based on a scale of one dollar sign ($) as the lowest to ten dollar signs ($$$$$$$$$$) as the highest. Machinability based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult to machine. NOTE: All information contained on www.boedeker.com, downloadable documents and printed literature is intended for technical reference only and considered to be accurate for reference purposes only. Boedeker Plastics, Inc. makes no guarantee and offers no warranty for fitness in use and strongly recommends the user validate any plastic, machined part, or product in a specific application for fitness in use.

XtremeEPP™ is a registered trademark of Boedeker Plastics, Inc.

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