HDPE Round Rod – Translucent White 15mm Diameter x 300mm Grade A PE500
HDPE Grade A PE500 Round Rod – Translucent White (15mm Ø x 300mm)
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Grade A PE500 round rod in a translucent natural finish. One of the most environmentally stable plastics available, HDPE produces no harmful fumes and requires significantly less energy to manufacture than steel. Ideal for food processing, engineering, and wear components. Produced in the UK.
Key Properties
- Tensile strength at yield: 25 MPa
- Elongation at yield: 9%
- Modulus of elasticity (tension): 1,000 MPa
- Impact strength: No break (kJ/m²)
- Shore hardness D: 64
- Service temperature (long term): 80°C / (short term): 90°C
- Coefficient of thermal expansion: 13–15 × 10⁻⁵ K
- Water absorption at saturation (23°C): <0.05%
- Flammability (UL94): HB
Why Choose HDPE PE500?
- Excellent wear and abrasion resistance
- Low coefficient of friction – ideal for sliding and guide components
- High chemical resistance to acids, alkalis, and solvents
- Food-safe and halogen-free
- Eco-friendly – significantly lower energy to produce than steel
- Outstanding machinability and dimensional stability
Suitable for food machinery, conveyor components, bearings, bushings, cutting boards, and general engineering use.