Volextra ®

An extrusion coated Volara®
by Voltek

General Description

Volextra's® extrusion coating adds a wide range of aesthetic and performance qualities to the superior properties of Volara's crosslinked, closed-cell polyolefin foam. In the Volextra® process, thickness, color, and texture are tightly controlled to adapt its properties to a customers specific needs.

Volextra® can be manufactured with most Volara grades from 1/32" to 1/4" thickness; composites requiring greater thickness or mixed densities can be obtained by lamination. Volextra® is a clean material that is nontoxic, and contains no CFC, HCFC, or hydrocarbon blowing agents. Like Volara, it is available in roll or sheet form.

Important Characteristics

• Thickness range: Volextra can be manufactured with most Volara grades from 1/32" to 1/4" thickness; composites requiring greater thickness or mixed densities can be obtained through lamination.
• Coating Resin: HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PP, EVA, TPE, TPR
• Coating thickness: 4-40mils (min and max dependent upon resin)
• Textures: many variations through choice of composite and embossing pattern
• Additives: Volextra can be manufactured with fire-retardant Volara grades; fire retardants, and UV inhibitors can be added to the coating
• Fabrication Methods: die cutting, roll slitting, waterjet cutting, vacuum forming, compression molding, lamination, and embossing
• Embossing patterns: gloss, burlap, and matte; custom embossing patterns can be considered for high-volume applications
• Colors: Volextra is available in a range of bright colors; and custom colors are available