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Polyethylene Plastic

As one of the most commonly used consumer plastics, polyethylenes are highly versatile. Benefits of polyethylene plastics include being easy to cut and machine, excellent chemical resistance, good electrical insulating properties, minimal moisture absorption, and a low coefficient of friction. Some formulations can withstand temperatures ranging from minus 40 to over 200ºF. Common applications for polyethylene plastic are packaging, tanks, and orthopedic products.

 

If you’re in need of a new low-density or high-density polyethylene supplier, contact Midland Plastics today! Midland offers cost-effective polyethylene sheets, rods, and tubing for a variety of applications.

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Applications
  • Packaging
  • Tanks
  • Orthopedic Products

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW/PE)

A high molecular weight gives UHMW excellent abrasion resistance and a very low coefficient of friction. Like other polyethylenes, it also has good chemical resistance and good impact strength, with virtually no moisture absorption.

Applications
  • Conveyor Wear Strips
  • Guide Rails
  • Chute Liners
  • Truck Bed Liners
  • Industrial Doctor Blades
  • Scrapers
  • Wear Pads

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

HDPE is substantially more rigid than LDPE. In thin gauges, HDPE can be vacuum and pressure formed and is an excellent material for plastic welding. It has good chemical resistance, is available in FDA-, USDA- and NSF 51-compliant formulations, and also has high impact resistance.

Applications
  • Cheese Molds
  • Milk Bottles
  • Detergent Bottles
  • Trays
  • Cutting Boards
  • Tanks

Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

LDPE is lightweight, highly flexible and easy to fabricate, yet strong. It is chemically resistant and has good impact strength.

Applications
  • Medical Prosthetics
  • Industrial Components

Sizes

ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT (UHMW)

  • Polyethylene Sheets – Thicknesses range from 0.06" to 7". For sheets up to 4" thick, sheet sizes are 48" x 120" and 60" x 120". For thicknesses greater than 4", sheet size is 24" x 48".
  • Polyethylene Rods – Diameters from 0.25" to 9". Standard lengths are 10'.
  • Polyethylene Tubing - Please contact us for tubing details. Available in straight lengths.
  • Polyethylene Tape - Thin-gauge UHMW tapes are available in a wide variety of lengths, widths and thicknesses. Contact us for more information on polyethylene tape.

HIGH DENSITY (HDPE)

  • Polyethylene Sheets – 48" x 96" up to 60" x 120". Thicknesses range from 0.02" to 4".
  • Polyethylene Rods – Diameters from 0.25" to 9". For rods up to 3" diameter, standard lengths are 8' or 10'. For diameters exceeding 3", standard length is 4'.
  • Polyethylene Tubing – Please contact us for tubing details. Available in straight length or coil configurations.

LOW DENSITY (LDPE)

  • Polyethylene Sheets – 48" x 96", with thicknesses ranging from 0.02" to 0.5".
  • Polyethylene Rods – Diameters from 0.5" to 3" in standard lengths of 8'.
  • Polyethylene Tubing – Please contact us for tubing details. Available in straight length or coil configurations.

Product Styles

  • Polyethylene Sheet Colors - Black or Natural and “reprocessed” configurations. Custom colors available.
  • Polyethylene Rod Colors – Black or Natural.
  • Polyethylene Tubing Colors – Please contact us for tubing details.
  • UHMW Tape Styles - Available with one side prepped for the addition of adhesive or PSA (pressure-sensitive adhesive) for ease of installation.

Technical Specifications

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Polyethylene (PE) Tech Sheet MIDLND_TechSheetUpdate_Polyethylene_v0r1.pdf