Re: Styrofoam pellets

["L. R. Cartwright (Larry)" <physics@SCNC.CPS.K12.MI.US>]

On Fri, 23 Apr 1999, Dr. James Mackey wrote:
> I am looking for a source of styrofoam pellets. The very small ones that
> that bonded togethr make a typical sheet of styrofoam. I need very light
> pellets (few millimeters in diameter). I want these for a sound
> demonstration that our other physics teacher saw at a Bose distributor.
> I don't want to have to crush up pieces of styrofoam if I can help it.

There is a company not far from here that is a huge producer of foam ware.
They undoubtedly have what you want or can tell you where to get it, if
you can just get hold of the right person in the organization:

Dart Container Corporation
500 Hogsback Road
Mason MI 48854
Switchboard 517-676-3800
<http://www.dartcontainer.com/>

You might try to find a firm in your region by using a national "yellow
pages" site such as <http://www.switchboard.com>.

Styrene pellets are used for stuffing certain kinds of decorative pillows,
"beanbag" chairs, etc; so you might even find them locally at a crafts
store, upholsterer, upholstery supply place or furniture repair service.
Or at a discount store: buy a cheap ugly "beanbag" chair, throw away the
cover and keep the pellets?

Best wishes,

Larry

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Larry Cartwright
Physics, Physical Science, Internet Teacher
Charlotte High School, 378 State Street, Charlotte MI 48813
<physics@scnc.cps.k12.mi.us> or <science@scnc.cps.k12.mi.us>

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