Zotefoams plc

Zotefoams plc (LSE – ZTF) is the leading producer of lightweight military spec foam packaging… cross-linked, closed-cell block foams for general-purpose packaging, and explosives packaging use.

Zotefoams’ nitrogen expansion technology, used in their production of military grade packaging foams, produces high purity materials with exceptionally consistent cell structure and size.

A pioneer in the development of cross-linked polyethylene and EVA block foams, Zotefoams has expanded its capabilities to include foams based on advanced engineering polymers.

Zotek^® is the brand name for fluoropolymers, polyamides and advanced engineering polymers based foams. Azote^® is the group brand for polyolefin foams.

Zotefoams plc is a UK based company that also has a manufacturing facility in the US (Kentucky) and its products are created for global distribution.

Military Spec Foam

Zotefoams produces and releases foams against virtually all of the Defence standard Specifications.

Against DStan 81-116/3, (Grades A, B & C) the Company produces polyethylene foams for general-purpose packaging and to meet DStan 81-116/3 Type QX (Grades A, B & C) the Company produces polyethylene foams for explosives compatible packaging.

DStan 81-125/3 is the MOD specification for conductive foams while, DStan 93-117 lays out the requirements for static dissipative foams. Zotefoams manufactures grades that meet both these requirements.

DStan 93-101/3 details the MOD’s requirements for foams manufactured from high-density polyethylene. These more rigid materials are used extensively for military helmet liners. Zotefoams supplies a Plastazote HD grade to meet this requirement.

Static Dissipative Foam

Critical electronics devices, assemblies and military electronic equipment are known to be susceptible to "static zap". The damage can be catastrophic, or partial but either way, it can cause untold problems with equipment performance. Failure in the field from static damage is clearly unacceptable.

To overcome this potential problem, Zotefoams plc has introduced a permanently static dissipative, protective foam under the Plastazote brand. This foam incorporates a non-corrosive, totally encapsulated conductive component in its make-up that provides bulk conduction of static without the need for atmospheric moisture. This permanently static dissipative foam is insensitive to environmental conditions.