HDPE polyethylene is insensitive to attacks from most acids, alkaline solutions, many organic solvents and from hot water thanks to its good chemical resistance. It is a good electric insulator and it can be welded easily. The continuous operating temperature ranges from -50°C to around 90°C.
Characteristics:
- A food quality
- A low friction coefficient
- Very resistant to shocks and wear
- Excellent sliding properties
- Wide operating temperature range (-50° to +80°)
- Low density, strong tenacity even to cold
- Easy machining
- Good elongation at break
- Very good electric and dielectric insulation properties
- Very low water absoption
- Water-vapour permeability
- High chemical stability
- Good resistance to stress cracking formation
- Physiological safety
- Soft surface (low rigidity)
- Non weldable at HF
Industrial applications:
- Tote boxes
- Pièce de pompe et de clapet
- Pump and valve parts for constructution
- Components for medical application
- Seal
- Guide profile
- Bumpers
- Components for food industry
- Manufacture of cheese moulds
- Protection of walls and doors for animal housing
- Fabrication of tanks for storing water or fish farming
- Orthopaedics
- Thermoformed handling boards for automative industry