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
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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
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VHMW-PE Applications
- Vacuum-formed parts
- Abrasion & Wear
- Die cut parts
- Bin and Mixer Linings, Chain
- Chain & Belt Guides
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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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To learn more about our products and services call (800) 222-4680 or email us at
Acrilex@acrilex.com