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Polyethylene (HDPE) Sheets
The Plastic People supply one of today’s most widely used types of plastic: high-density polyethylene (abbreviation HDPE) which is especially suited to industrial or engineering applications. Like many other plastics, HDPE often replaces heavier materials helping companies to pursue sustainability goals. “Strong and lightweight” can translate into “less impact on the environment.”
One of the most versatile and economical plastics, our HDPE sheets provide excellent abrasion resistance and low friction which make it a popular choice.
Reasons to use HDPE sheets
It’s lightweight yet super-strong. Test it out using an HDPE jug that weighs about 55 grams and can carry 4.5 litres of water.
It’s easily welded and great to machine on CNC or traditional machines. HDPE will provide a nice smooth surface.
It’s long lasting and weather resistant. Think of those plastic deck boards in the garden which can entertain generations of families.
It resists mold, mildew, rotting, and insects, so it’s great for underground water pipes.
It provides low friction and outstanding wear resistance. Because of this, it is probably more frequently used than any other plastic as a low friction wear strip on company conveyors and production lines. Fixed to conveyors as a guard rail, HDPE Sheet excels.
It’s recognised as a food safe plastic and, as such, is widely used in kitchens for chopping boards.
It’s easily molded into nearly any shape.
It's softer than engineering plastics such as nylon and acetal - which means it will cause no damage to parts passing by on a production line for example.
Our HDPE sheeting range
Our high quality PE plastic sheets are available in three grades: HDPE 300, HDPE 500 and HDPE 1000. The number dictates the density of the plastic with the 1000 grade being more dense, slightly harder grade and a little more expensive.
PE 300
is easy to fabricate and offers low coefficient of friction, so can retain excellent strength impact even at -30C. The material is commonly used to make tanks and silos.
PE 500
offers high wear resistance and performs at -50C. It is chosen where repeated impact is expected, such as fenders and protection strips.
PE 1000
is the most wear resistant and can operate even when temperatures drop as low as -270C.
Polyethylene features
Each sheet has a waxy texture with one side gloss and the other matt. Neither side is covered with protective film (normal for engineering plastics) so we are unable to guarantee a totally scratch free surface.
If high impact resistance is required or a plastic that will easily bond, other plastics such as harder nylon and acetal could be better options. HDPE is difficult to bond to anything and needs to be physically or mechanically fixed in place rather than bonded. Please call or
email
our friendly plastic experts for advice and assistance in choosing the most appropriate plastic for your purposes.
For more information about our polyethylene sheets and prices, explore our range below and buy with confidence from our experts at The Plastic People.
Polyethylene Products
Natural & Black Polyethylene 300
from £44.58
inc VAT
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Natural Polyethylene 500
from £137.68
inc VAT
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Natural Polyethylene 1000
from £205.67
inc VAT
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Polyethylene