Foam Flotation for Your Every-Need
One of the most popular uses of foam is for flotation purposes. Floating docks are seen in bodies of water everywhere. EPS foam is a great source to keep your dock afloat due to its waterproof quality and its ability to still float even if it has been punctured. The foam is lightweight, making it easy for you to transport the dock and environmentally friendly. Our EPS flotation blocks are available in an infinite number of sizes and each cubic foot will float 55 lbs of weight on it.
We know that many public bodies of water now require encapsulated floats under docks and we can provide that for you! Contact us for more information, see below.
Here are some examples of how our flotation blocks were used with past customers
Pier Flotation
Expanded Polystyrene flotation blocks can be put under a pier to keep it afloat in any body of water. One customer used these blocks for his pier and ordered .9 lb Virgin EPS, 12" x 48" x 48" sizes that were cut to order. The pier was built and the foam blocks fit tightly underneath. They can be attached through glue or polyethylene straps to the frame. For more details on the pier construction go to our past projects page: http://univfoam.com/category/floatation
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EPS Boat Cradles
Expanded Polystyrene blocks can provide a safe and secure storage option for boats. For this particular boat 1.5 lb density EPS boat blocks were used to raise up the 60' long carbon fiber catamaran. The EPS boat cradles were 36" x 36" x 36" and allowed for elevated storage that was safe, while preventing damage to the boat.
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EPS Wheels on the Water
One of our customers invented the Water Jeep and used EPS wheels to make it happen! He ordered four 1 lb density, 72"x 48" EPS customized giant wheels. He attached the wheels to his land jeep and coated the wheels with Line-X truck bed liner to increase their durability. Unfortunately it only moves 7 mph but its better then nothing!
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EPS floating docks
EPS foam floating blocks are great resources for floating docks and party rafts. This customer ordered eight 1lb Virgin EPS foam 15" x 24" x 96". With his blocks installed in his 'Floating Raft', it "barely sits 3 inches in the water". The customer also installed a motor to it so they can cruise around the pond gliding on the water's surface.
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EPS can paddle
Customers have created state of the art paddle boards using EPS foam. This particular board is a custom carbon fiber, .9 lb Virgin EPS foam paddle board and was entered into a race in Key West, Florida. The board came in 3rd place! The board was able to endure the choppiness of the water and proved to be more sturdy than the other boards in the race. Choosing to make the board from EPS foam and finishing it with carbon fiber made the board a sure success.
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EPS flotation blocks can be used in Commercial Pond Aeration
EPS blocks are used in pond aeration systems throughout the world. These systems are increasingly popular in lagoons and ponds. Reliant Water Technologies
encapsulated a 2 lb density block on the inside top of the aerator. The EPS foam makes for a more stable unit and allows for 3 men to be on top of the system in the water without sinkage.
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Foam for boat seats
Boat seats are generally made from polyethylene foam either 1 lb or 1.5 lb's. These seats provide for comfort while riding on the boat and as a great flotation device in the case of emergencies. In general, polyethylene has the ability to float 55 lbs per cubic foot. Cushions frequently come in sizes 2"x 12"x 72" which would be equivalent to floating 55 lbs.
Call (410) 825-8300 or send us an email at sales@univfoam.com
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The company, Dixie Pole Buildings, reached out to us for 4" thick pieces of EPS Foam Insulation. They use this insulation in the roofs of garages, barns, and similar buildings. They needed insulation that had a high R-Value which is why they went with EPS. The pieces were precut to fit in-between the rafters of the roof. They saved time upon installation due to the pieces being precut upon delivery.
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This sculpture is titled " La Siren" and created by sculptor John Herasymiuk. He used 1.5 lb density of expanded polystyrene 36" x 48" x 96".The Sculpture is displayed at the New Orleans Healing Center until October 2014.
Edge Concrete hand sculpts 2 lb. Virgin EPS Foam to create themed artistic elements for Zoos, Aquariums and Museums. Their artisans hand sculpt the foam to create the desired shape. The foam is then coated with a fiber filled resin for a structure coat that hardens followed by a texture coat and then hand painted to create the finished product. To the left is an example of one of their projects.
Sturms Special Effects created a full size model of a walrus out of EPS to be a new model for the company Land's End. The initial concept sketch was transferred onto the EPS block and then carved into the walrus. For the photo-shoot he was dressed, photographed, and photoshopped for the cover of their catalog. 
EPS foam is also used to create cake dummies and cake pop stands. Cake dummies are often used in bakeries for display cakes or in real cakes to make them appear larger than they really are. To the left is an example of on that one of our customers created.
Harvest Time, a church, did a sermon series called LEGOS, connecting with Christ. They ordered 2" think and 4" thick foam sheets. They created a fully functional Lego man suit to create a fun environment and background for pictures. 
Xpressive GraphiX created a marketing piece for Muskingum County Business Incubator. They created the "Journey Tree" which represented an entrepreneurs personal journey from a simple idea to an enormous success by embracing the support of the Business Incubator. The concept was born from a series of brainstorming sessions with a team of people from the MCBI and Xpressive graphiX. From the very onset they wanted to do something “different”, something that would make a statement. EPS and Styrofoam Brand foam were considered for the project. They decided to utilize EPS foam to make their brainchild a reality.
