Polyethylene, HDPE LDPE, UHMWPE

Common Name: Polyethylene, HDPE LDPE, UHMWPE

Chemical name: Polyethylene

Brand Names: Proform, Metzler, Simona

Description: Polyethylene is a semi-crystalline commodity. Denoted as PE. It is the most common plastic. Low Density Polyethylene was launched 1939.

Properties:
• Low material price
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Food Approved grades available
• High elasticity down to <-50°C
• Excellent Wear resistance [UHMWPE]
• Can come in colours
• Stiffness and tensile strength
• Cannot handle temperatures above 80°C
• Difficult to paint.

Classes:
• UHMWPE – Ultrahigh molecular weight
• Low Friction and High abrasive resistance
• HDPE – High Density
• High Impact Food grade and cheaper than UHMWPE.
• LDPE – Low density
• Soft and Pliable

Available from Profile Plastics:
• Sheet
• Rod
• Machined Parts

Application:
• Flow promotion linings, wear strips [UHMWPE]
• Food Contact, Food chopping boards
• Parts requiring high impact resistance

Downloads:
• Spec sheets.pdf
• Customer guide.pdf