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EXPOL LIGHTWEIGHT FILL

EXPOL GeoFoam (EPS – Expanded Polystyrene) is a lightweight expanded polystyrene fill that eliminates lateral pressure and vertical movement. It is an ideal solution for sites with challenging ground conditions.

A multi-functional foam product, EXPOL GeoFoam (EPS – Expanded Polystyrene) is suitable for a wide range of applications, including construction on soft ground, slope stablisation and civil infrastructure work such as bridge abutments, airfield pavements and railway track systems.

EXPOL GeoFoam (EPS – Expanded Polystyrene) is preferred by specifiers and engineers because it reduces construction costs and timeframes, is easy to handle, can be cut on site, and is unaffected by weather conditions.

EXPOL GeoFoam (EPS – Expanded Polystyrene) is supplied in a range of densities and sizes to suit the engineering design.

Choosing the correct density of EXPOL GeoFoam (EPS – Expanded Polystyrene)  will depend on the compressive loads applied during its service life. All blocks can be cut to suit different project specifications, including angles and two dimensional profiles.

   

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EXPOL Lightweight Fill

EXPOL Construction Grade GeoFoam

EXPOL GeoFoam Block

The Products

EXPOL GeoFoam (EPS – Expanded Polystyrene) is available in a variety of grades to suit different construction conditions. Typical densities range from 12kg/m3 to 32kg/m3. EXPOL GeoFoam will absorb small volumes of water, however this will not have a significant effect on its mechanical properties or performance.
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EXPOL EX1300 Hot Wire Polystyrene Cutter

The cutter is designed to cut Geofoam, SLABX200 and EXPOL Tuff Pods they are a portable solution for cutting polystyrene on building sites. Rather than using a hand saw that creates a mess and can be detrimental to the environment. The EX1300 allows the user to achieve accurate and clean cuts through polystyrene leaving little or no mess.

The EX1300 easily cuts GeoFoam, SLABX200 and Tuff Pods to different sizes and enables you to cut channels and groves through the GeoFoam, SLABX200 and Tuff Pods to accommodate plumbing services.  

Expol GeoFoam Advantages

  • Lightweight
  • High compressive strength
  • Cost effective
  • Durable
  • Weighs 1% of conventional fill
  • Eliminates lateral pressure and vertical movement
  • All clean waste can be recovered for recycling

Applications

  • Construction
  • Road embankments
  • Bridge abutments
  • Causeways
  • Retaining wall fill
  • Replacement of poor soils
  • Landscaping
  • Geotechnical fill
  • Frost heave protection
  • Sites with limited access

Chemical Resistance

Expanded Polystyrene block is resistant to soaps and inorganic substances such as dilute acids, alkalis and salt solutions. It is attacked by organic solvent, including hydrocarbon fuels and lubricants.

For further information download:
EXPOL GeoFoam Technical Manual

 

  

Lightweight Fill

EXPOL GeoFoam as lightweight fill under a concrete floor

Lightweight Fill
Lightweight Fill

FURTHER INFORMATION

PRODUCER STATEMENT

EXPOL can provide a producer statement for all EXPOL GeoFoam material on request.

MANUFACTURING STANDARD

All products and grades of Expanded Polystyrene supplied by EXPOL for lightweight fill comply with manufacturing standard AS 1366 Part 3 1992.

FURTHER TECHNICAL RESEARCH

For further information refer our EXPOL GeoFoam Technical Manual

For further, detailed information on all products contact EXPOL 0800 86 33 73

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