Polyethylene (PE)
Polyethylene is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic with high toughness and very good chemical resistance, compared to other plastics with low mechanical strength and temperature resistance.
The individual polyethylenes are distinguished by their molar masses (molecular weight), which are decisive for the respective physical properties.
Polyethylenes are mainly divided into high density polyethylene PE 300 (PE-HD), high molecular polyethylene PE 500 (PE-HMW) and ultra high molecular polyethylene PE 1000 (PE-UHMW).
With increasing molecular weight, toughness, abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, machinability and the temperature application range increase.
Properties:
- low density
- high impact resistance even in the low temperature range
- good wear resistance
- minimal moisture absorptionexcellent chemical resistance
- excellent chemical resistance
- high corrosion resistance
- anti-adhesive
- very good electrical insulator
- high vibration damping
- smooth surface
- long life span
- physiologically harmless
- black design permanently UV-resistant
- difficult to bond
Applications:
- Chemical apparatus and tank construction
- General mechanical engineering, especially conveyor and drive technology
- Food industry
- Seals
- Packaging and beverage industry
- Assembly and automation technology
Available densities:
PE 300 HD:
High density polyethylene with an average molecular weight. It is a material that is easy to process and can be welded very well. It is used for components with low mechanical stress and mainly in chemical apparatus and tank construction.
Colours: natural and black
PE 100
Has the same properties as PE 300 HD. PE 100 is additionally certified by the German Institute for Construction Technology
(DIBt), released for use in tank construction requiring test certificates.
Colours: natural and black
PE EL black
PE-HD with very good electrical conductivity and very good mechanical long-term properties, which is particularly suitable for use in explosion-proof areas.
PE 500 HMW
High-molecular polyethylene, which is mainly used in the food industry and in mechanical engineering. It has a balanced combination of stiffness, toughness and mechanical damping capacity and is slightly superior to PE-HD in these properties.
Different colour designs are possible.
PE 1000 UHMW
Ultra-high molecular polyethylene, which is excellently suited for general mechanical engineering, especially in conveyor and drive technology. It offers high wear and abrasion resistance, a very low coefficient of sliding friction and excellent notched impact strength even at low temperatures.
Colours: natural, black and green
PE 1000 black antistatic
Material with a permanent antistatic effect. The electrostatic charge of the surface is reduced. Dust is not attracted and no electrostatic discharges occur.
PE 1000 black electrically conductive
Material with very good electrical conductivity, which is particularly suitable for use in explosion-proof areas.
