In addition to the plates produced with PE High Density Polyethylene PE HD (other markings found on the market are EP 300, Boralen 300) we also offer material from the group of polyolefins of high molecular weight PE HMW PE 500 and ultra high molecular weight PE UHMW PE 1000. These plates are extremely resistant to wear and abrasion compared to metals and other materials. Due to this fact they are ideal for workpieces used for machining, drilling, turning, milling. Other treatment methods in particular: riveting, laser cutting, water jet cutting, metal cold forming, punching.

To clarify POLYETHYLENE PE 300 with the molar mass of about 300 000 g/mol is relatively flexible, hard and waxy to the touch material with a very high toughness. Because of the above-mentioned relatively low molar mass (in contrast to the described high-molecular types PE HMW 500 000 g/mol and PE UHMW about 5 million g/mol), PE 300 material connects well in the process of welding. PE 500 material is a difficult to weld material, and for the EP 1000 it is already virtually impossible.

PE HD 300 is resistant to organic solvents, acids, caustic soda (NaOH), thinners, fruit juices, water and fat. However, it is not resistant to aromatic and chlorine derivatives of hydrocarbons. In terms of physiological, polyethylene is harmless and can have direct contact with drinking water and food. For intermediates we have adequate hygienic certificate of National Institute of Hygiene and confirm compliance with EU and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) standards.

HMWPE and UHMWPE plates as compared to HDPE 300 have significantly better performance in terms of:

• abrasion resistance
• antiadshesiveness
• stiffness (modulus of elasticity eg for EP 500 1000 MPa instead of 800 MPa for PE 300)
• lubricating properties
• resistance to scoring, grooving
• water absorption
• coefficient of friction
• high capacity to prevent sticking of materials
• self-lubricating ability
• radiation resistance
• ease of processing
• high surface resistance
• notched impact strength (up to DIN EN ISO 179 PE 300 - 12 kJ/m2, PE 500 - 50 kJ/m2, PE 1000 - 200 kJ/m²)
• zapplication temperature range (in °C respectively for PE 300 –50 ÷ +80, PE 500 -100 ÷ +80, PE 1000 -260÷ +80)
• damping

Examples of use of extruded and molded plates of types of of high molecular weight PE HMW 500 and PE UHMW 1000:

• partitioning tables, countertops and chopping boards PE, butcher blocks, logs in the meat industry (slaughterhouses, butchers, butcher shops, shops of meat processing, poultry, fish) and food
• fenders, fender moldings, protective and sliding for ships and boats in ports, shipyards
• gears, machine parts and components, self-lubricating gears, guides, slides, bearing housings, plain sleeves
• doors in factories, cold stores, refrigerators , rubbing strips
• sieves, colanders, presses (eg paper industry)
• undercoats for core cutters
• sprockets, guides
• canning lines and bottlers
• elements of the lines of bottling, sorting, packaging and packing
• lining of chutes, ramps, bleed, hold, transfer stations (sand, coal, grain and other bulk materials), silos, wagons, truck trailers
• bulk materials industry
• paper, printing, textile industry
• chemically resistant pump components (casings, impellers), fans, filters
• sporting articles for use in water

Given the ecological considerations we announce that after a period of service life the regeneration of parts, components is possible or reprocessing materials without contaminating the environment.

Because of the many possibilities of execution:

• thickness from 5 to 50 (200) mm
• formats of 1000x2000, 1500x3000, 2000x4000 mm
• performance as extruded sheets, pressed (machined or rough)
• ability to produce material with the addition of ECO Recycling
• antistatic variant, electroconductive material

Detailed pricing is presented in the specific request, so please contact us.

Produced plates (especially pressed) can be further complexly manipulated on computer-controlled lines and a CNC machine. For example, you can order from us not only "raw" EP 500 / 1000 plates, but the ready components by delegated specifications - such as rubbing strips for use in ports and vessels, filters, cartridges for sterilization, etc.