Product · IPS-EC
Foam End Caps
End caps protect the most vulnerable geometry in packaging: the end of a long or heavy part, where a drop concentrates all its energy. IPS fabricates five-sided caps that cup the product — the walls absorb side impacts while the base cushions axial drops.
Sizing follows the IPS catalog convention: specify outside dimensions and the standard 1" wall gives an internal fit of your part dimensions plus clearance. Example: IPS-EC-6080-30PE fits a 4.0" × 6.0" part.
What you get
- Five-sided protection — walls plus base in one part
- Standard 1" wall; custom walls to your drop spec
- PE for resilience, EPS for economical block protection
- Pairs (both ends) or singles
- Catalog part numbers for exact reorders
Specifications
| Part series | IPS-EC — dims encoded in tenths of an inch |
| Sizing | Internal = outside dims − 2" at the standard 1" wall |
| Outside sizes | From 3" × 3" to 24" × 24"; depth to 12" |
| Materials | PE, EPE, EPS; anti-static PE for electronics |
| Example part | IPS-EC-6080-30PE = 6.0" × 8.0" × 3.0" deep, polyethylene |
Typical applications
Frequently asked questions
How much clearance should an end cap have?
For a friction fit, spec the cavity at your part dimension; for slip-on caps applied on a line, add 1/16"–1/8". Tell us how it's applied and we'll set the fit.
PE or EPS end caps?
PE flexes, recovers, and survives repeated handling — best for reusable or premium packs. EPS is rigid and the most economical for one-way shipping of heavy products like appliances.
Can caps be made for odd shapes?
Yes — CNC wire cutting produces cavities for non-rectangular profiles without tooling. Send a drawing or a physical sample.