PE (Polyethylene)
Introduction to Polyethylene
Polyethylene (PE) is a thermoplastic available as high-density polyethylene or low-density polyethylene. High-density polyethylene, referred to as HDPE, is mainly used in blow molding and has high temperature resistance, oil resistance, steam permeability and environmental stress cracking resistance. PE also offers good electrical insulation, impact resistance and temperature resistance.
Information of Polyethylene
| Features | Info | ||||
| Color | White, black | ||||
| Process | CNC machining, injection molding | ||||
| Tolerance | With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm No drawing: ISO 2768 medium | ||||
| Applications | Piping, Packaging | ||||
| Price | $$$ |
Available Polyethylene Subtypes
| Subtypes | Ultimate tensile strength | Tensile Strength
| Elongation at Break | Hardness | Maximum Temp |
| HDPE | 22.1 – 31 MPa | 26.2 – 31 MPa | 500 – 700 % | 7.9 – 9.9 HV | 113 – 129 °C |
| UHMWPE | 38.6 – 48.3 MPa | 21.4 – 27.6 MPa | 200 – 500 % | 3.4 – 8.3 HV | 80 – 110 °C |
Surface Finishes for Your Choosing
| Name | Description | Materials | Color | Texture | Link | |
| | Painting | Painting involves spraying a layer of paint onto the surface of the part. Colors can be matched to a Pantone color number of the customer’s choosing, while finishes range from matte to gloss to metallic. | Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel | Custom | Gloss, semi-gloss, flat, metallic, textured | Learn more |
| | Screen Printing | Screen printing is a printing technique where a mesh is used to transfer ink onto a substrate, except in areas made impermeable to the ink by a blocking stencil. | Metals, plastics | Custom | n/a | Learn more |
Gallery of PE Plastic Parts
