Acrilex stocks the highest quality polyethylene HDPE plastic sheets in brand names such as King ColorBoard®, King StarBoard®, King CuttingBoard®, Vycom Playboard®, Vycom Sanatec®, Densetec®, Polyslick®, Polystone® and more. Polyethylene (PE) is one of the largest volume thermoplastics used today and is available in a wide range of grades and formulations (commonly, LDPE, HDPE). The various formulations impart a wide range of properties to the polymer making it appropriate for countless applications. Generally speaking, PE is tough, chemical resistant and offers good electrical properties with a low coefficient of friction and moisture absorption. They are relatively light weight and easy to fabricate. Very high molecular weight polyethylene (VHMW-PE) is an excellent choice as an interim material, fitting nicely in it’s properties between HDPE and UHMW.  VHMW is a good choice when increased durability, abrasion resistance and performance is required vs. HDPE, but the properties of UHMW are more than the application requires. Ultra High Molecular Weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) offers a combination of excellent properties – outstanding abrasion resistance, superior impact resistance, non-sticking and self-lubricating properties and excellent mechanical properties, even in cryogenic conditions. UHMW Sheet, Rod, Tube and Profiles reduces noise from impact & vibration. It is a self-lubricating material that is chemical, corrosion, and wear-resistant. General Applications

LDPE Applications Vacuum-formed parts Root Barriers Die cut parts Orthopedic and prosthetic appliances Electrical Insulators

HDPE Applications Machined Parts, Industrial Cutting Boards Wear Strips, Brush Blocks, Tank Linings Solar Collectors, Valve Bodies Vacuum formed parts Livestock Containment, material handling systems

VHMW-PE Applications Vacuum-formed parts Abrasion & Wear Die cut parts Bin and Mixer Linings, Chain Chain & Belt Guides

UHMW-PE Applications Machine Parts, Gears & Starwheels Conveyor Wear & Guiderails Dock Fenders & Snow plow blades Truck Bed Liners, Auto trim accessories Food Processing chutes

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