HMWPE PE500
HMWPE PE500 (High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) is a general-purpose polyethylene with excellent mechanical properties suitable to less demanding applications that would otherwise require UHMWPE. Offering rigidity, creep, moisture & crack resistance even at low temperatures, HMWPE PE500 is a great material choice for parts where some impact & abrasion resistance is beneficial but not the main requirement.
- High impact strength even at low temperatures
- Very good wear and abrasion resistance
- Economical alternative to UHMWPE
Availability
Rod
10mm to 380mm OD
Tube
N/A
Sheet
0.8mm to 400mm Thick
Colours
Natural & Black. Colours on request
Modified Grades
Yes. Reprocessed or anti-static grades.
Cut to Size
Yes, however some grades have minimum order quantity
Features
UHMWPE, HMWPE or HDPE?
For a super tough material with exceptional impact & wear resistance UHMWPE is the best choice for impact & wear applications. For a great general-purpose material with less impact & wear resistance but increased hardness, HMWPE PE500 is a good choice. For the hardest & most rigid of the three materials with specialty grades such as cutting board, HDPE is a cheap, versatile option.
Key Benefits
HMWPE PE500 is lightweight & durable, doesn’t absorb water & is a good electrical insulator. It offers superior wear resistance & high impact strength when compared to HDPE. HMWPE has excellent non-stick properties at a cheaper price point than UHMWPE. Widely used in mechanical, electrical and chemical industries. FDA & EU10/2011 food grade compliant materials are available for applications that demand it.
Applications
With good machinability, HMWPE PE500 is able to be machined into a range of custom parts. HMWPE is suitable for a range of applications such as bin liners, sprockets, FDA parts, wear pads, chutes, scrapers, machined parts, star wheels, table tops, guides & fixtures, food preparation boards and many more.
HMWPE PE500 Properties
Long Term Service Temp
-50ºC to +90ºC
Moisture Absorption
UV Stable
Compressive Strength
Impact Strength
Tensile Strength
Coefficient of Friction
Abrasion Resistance
Cost
Product Range
| Product Type | Industry Applications | Available Products & Notes |
| HMWPE PE500 | Cutting Boards for Meat & Fish Machine Parts for Food Industry Food Industry Gears & Rollers Impact Strips Foodstuff Moulds Guides & Fixtures Protection Strips Butchers Blocks Dough Scrapers Electrical Insulators Plus many more | Rod & Sheet |
UHMWPE Premium
Premium abrasion resistant grade of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMWPE. Further enhanced with either silicone (XLS) for release and slip, or with glass (GXL) for unparalleled wear resistance. POLYSLICK™ XL grades are UV stabilised and have reduced thermal expansion.
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