Polyethylene

PE – LD


Product full identity:
Polyethylene – Low Density

PE-LD has very high impact strength at low temperatures. It has good chemical resistance, low water absorption and excellent electrical properties. PE-LD is a highly flexible material when compared to other PE grades.

Properties


  • High Flexibility
  • Wide temperature range (+80 to -50°C)
  • High impact strength
  • Lightweight and weldable
  • Very low moisture absorption <0.1%
  • Food contact approved.

Applications


  • Used in areas where the flexibility is a consideration
  • Packaging and processing.

Forms


  • Sheet

PE – HD (300)


Product full identity:
Polyethylene – High Density

PE – HD (300) is a lightweight material that has excellent impact and sliding properties. PE 300 is also corrosion resistant, has good chemical resistance and low moisture absorption. This material grade is also food compliant, is easy to fabricate and weld.

Properties


  • High impact strength
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Wide temperature range (+80 to -50°C)
  • Lightweight and weldable
  • Very low moisture absorption <0.1%
  • Food contact approved.

Applications


  • Chemical packaging
  • Packaging
  • Food processing
  • Automotive
  • Leisure.

Forms


  • Sheet
  • Rod
  • Angle
  • Hollow rod
  • Channel
  • Square tube
  • Weld rod

PE – HD (100)


Product full identity:
Polyethylene – High Density

PE100 is cerified grade of HDPE that is proven to be highly resistant to stress cracking under increased pressure ratings.

Properties


  • High resistance to stress cracking
  • High impact strength
  • Wide temperature range (+80 to -50°C)
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Lightweight and weldable
  • Very low moisture absorption <0.1%.

Applications


  • Chemical tanks
  • High pressure applications
  • Boat building

Forms


  • Sheet
  • Pressure pipe
  • Weld rod

PE 500


Product full identity:
Polyethylene – High Molecular Weight

PE 500 has high impact strength and abrasion resistance, as well as good chemical resistance.  This material also boasts a low friction coefficient, good wear properties and meets all food contact approvals.

Properties


  • Food Contact approved
  • Excellent impact strength
  • Wide temperature range (+80 to -60°C)
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Very low moisture absorption <0.1%.

Applications


  • Food processing
  • Dairy production
  • Beverage processing and filling
  • Leisure
  • All high impact application.

Forms


  • Sheet

PE 500 Confetti 


Product full identity:
Polyethylene – Reprocessed High Molecular Weight

PE 500 Confetti offers a viable alternative to virgin grades when considering less critical applications. This multi-coloured product offers a low cost material that will not decay or corrode.

Properties


  • Low cost
  • High impact strength
  • Wide temperature range (+80 to -50°C)
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Very low moisture absorption <0.1%.

Applications


  • General packaging
  • Bulk handling
  • Impact rails
  • Many low cost applications.

Forms


  • Sheet

PE 1000


Product full identity:
Polyethylene – Ultra High Molecular Weight

PE 1000 has high abrasion resistance, excellent sliding properties and high toughness. It has good chemical resistance, high impact strength and low moisture absorption. PE1000 is also food compliant for all critical processing applications.

Properties


  • Excellent wear resistance and sliding properties
  • High impact strength
  • Wide temperature range (+80 to -200°C)
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Very low moisture absorption <0.1%
  • Food contact approved.

Applications


  • Food processing
  • Conveyor and bottling industries
  • General machining
  • Plant engineering
  • Bulk material handling.

Forms


  • Sheet
  • Rod
  • Wearstrip

PE 1000 – R 


Product full identity:
Polyethylene – Reprocessed Ultra High Molecular
Weight

PE 1000-R is a reprocessed, low cost, alternative to our standard virgin grade PE1000 material. This material carries similar properties as PE1000, such as good wear resistance and  liding properties. PE1000-R, however does have some minor restrictions i.e. not recommended for food contact.

Properties


  • Low cost
  • High wear resistance and sliding properties
  • High Impact strength
  • Wide temperature range (+80 to -100°C)
  • Very low moisture absorption <0.1%.

Applications


  • General machining
  • Wear applications
  • Conveying
  • Packaging
  • Bulk material handling.

Forms


  • Sheet

PE 1000 – EL


Product full identity:
Polyethylene – Electrical Conductive Ultra High
Molecular Weight

PE 1000-EL remains permanently antistatic and conductive. Offering high impact strength and low moisture absorption this material is effective for applications such as electrically sensitive and lining applications.

Properties


  • Permanently antistatic and conductive
  • Excellent wear resistance and sliding properties
  • High impact strength
  • Wide temperature range (+80 to -200°C)
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Very low moisture absorption <0.1%
  • Food contact approved.

Applications


  • Ideal for application where explosive hazards
    are possible and all sensitive requirements.

Forms


  • Sheet

PE 1000 – MD


Product full identity:
Polyethylene – Metal Detectable Ultra High
Molecular Weight

PE 1000 MD is tailored for metal detection specifically within the food processing & packaging industries. It offers excellent impact strength, wear and abrasion resistance. PE 1000 MD also has good chemical resistance, very low moisture absorption and is food compliant.

Properties


  • Metal detectable
  • Excellent wear resistance and sliding properties
  • High impact strength
  • Wide temperature range (+80 to -200°C)
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Very low moisture absorption
  • Food contact approved.

Applications


  • Scanning equipment.

Forms


  • Sheet
  • Rod

PE UltraPlus


Product full identity:
Polyethylene – Ultra High Molecular Weight
Plus Special Additives

PE UltraPlus® has a built-in dry lubricant that gives an excellent low sliding friction coefficient and extremely good wear resistance. It also offers excellent noise absorption, very good chemical resistance and is food compliant.

Properties


  • Outstanding wear resistance and sliding properties
  • High impact strength
  • Wide temperature range (+80 to -200°C)
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Very low moisture absorption <0.1%
  • Food contact approved.

Applications


  • Developed for the conveyor industry, this
    material is proven to improve the life cycles
    between maintenance.

Forms


  • Sheet