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Polyethylene (PE)

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Description:

It is made from the monomer ethylene, which is derived from petroleum. This material has good strength – to – ratio. It is resistant to chemicals, impermeable and exhibits good electrical insulation properties. Furthermore, it is highly ductile, possesses good impact resistance and can work well in both hot and cold temperatures. It is widely used for packaging agricultural products, production of plumbing products and medical equipment.

 

Material Properties

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Special properties

  • Chemical resistance
PropertyValue, metricValue, ImperialType
Density0.93 g/cm30.93 g/cm3-
Elongation at Break11%11%-
Hardness6464Shore D
Ultimate Tensile Strength21 MPa3 ksi-
  • Injection moulding SPI surface finishes Injection moulding SPI surface finishes
    Injection Moulding SPI Finishes Injection Moulding SPI Finishes

    SPI

    SPI finishes are a set of standard mould finishes with different polished textures for enhanced properties.

    Notes:

    A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, C3, D1, D2, D3

    Final result:

    • Heavily polished, to semi-gloss to fine and coarse matte depending on the selection
  • Injection moulding VDI surface finishes Injection moulding VDI surface finishes
    Injection moulding VDI surface finishes Injection moulding VDI surface finishes

    VDI

    VDI is an international standard for mould texturing of matte surfaces. It is mainly processed by Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) when mould machining.

    Notes:

    VDI12, VDI15, VDI18,VDI21, VDI 24, VDI27, VDI30, VDI33, VDI36, VDI39, VDI42, VDI45

    Final result:

    • Fine-to-coarse grain depending on the selection

  • Custom Finishing

    If you select a custom finish in the Instant Quoting Engine it will require manual review. Manual quoting usually takes 1-2 business days.

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