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Polyethylene (PE)

Polyethylene is known for its malleable properties. It offers a high strength-to-weight ratio, impact strength, chemical inertness, temperature, and weather resistance.

Polyethylene (PE) At a Glance

Process compatibility Applications Subtypes Tolerances Wall Thickness Max Part Size Strengths Lead Time Price
CNC Mill
CNC Lathe
Accurate products for food processing, pharmaceuticals, packaging, agricultural products, cables, pipes, and fitting. UHMW-PE
HDPE
Not lower than ±0.125mm (±0.005″) based on the drawing ( ISO 2768) Minimum 0.80 mm  (0.03″), but this can change depending on the proportion of the wall thickness to the linear dimension. 200 x 80 x 100 cm Relatively mechanical low strength and hardness, but excellent impact strength. Minimum 3 days. Not more than 10 days; for all complex parts. $$

Introduction to Polyethylene (PE)

Polyethylene (PE) is an engineering thermoplastic, which offers relatively mechanical low strength and hardness but excellent impact strength. Polyethylene also has two types of options High density and low density.It is known for its malleable properties. It has a high temperature, oil, steam resistance, and electrical insulation.

All these properties make Polyethylene a versatile engineering material, the best choice in food processing, pharmaceuticals, packaging, agricultural products, cables, pipes, fitting, and many more applications.