High Density Polyethylene Rod
The homopolymeric High Density Polyethylene has a very low density combined with high toughness. Due to its good chemical resistance, HDPE is insensitive to most acids, bases, many organic solvents and hot water. The material is a good electrical insulator and, apart from high-frequency welding, can shows good weldability. The continuous operating temperature for HDPE in natural color ranges between -50 °C and approximately +90 °C. Our round rods in natural and black color comply with the food contact regulations according to 10/2011/EC.
Advantages of HDPE rods:
- Excellent machinability
- Very good abrasion resistance
- Low coefficient of friction
- Good chemical and heat resistance (200°F range)
- FDA approved
- Exhibits outstanding low temperature strength in contrast to Poly Pro
- For UV resistance, carbon black is added to the HDPE extrusion compound
- Transport containers
- Pumps and valve parts
- Parts in the tank construction
- Components with medical applications
- Gaskets
- Sliding profiles
- Components for the food industry
- Components for biogas plants
- Components in the oil production industry
