HDPE Round Rod – Translucent White 20mm Diameter x 1100mm Grade A PE500

HDPE Grade A PE500 Round Rod – 20mm Diameter x 1100mm

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Grade A PE500 is one of the most versatile and environmentally responsible engineering plastics available. It produces no harmful fumes, requires significantly less energy to manufacture than steel, and is fully recyclable – making it the go-to choice for sustainable industrial applications.

Key Benefits

• Excellent wear resistance – ideal for high-friction environments
• Low coefficient of friction – suitable for food-contact and sliding applications
• High chemical resistance – withstands a wide range of industrial chemicals
• High strength and rigidity – reliable under sustained mechanical load
• Eco-friendly & halogen-free – safe for people and the environment
• Extremely versatile – machinable, weldable, and easy to fabricate

Technical Specifications

• Tensile strength at yield: 25 MPa
• Elongation at yield: 9%
• Modulus of elasticity (tension): 1000 MPa
• Impact strength: No break (kJ/m²)
• Shore hardness D: 64
• Service temperature (long term): 80°C | Short term: 90°C
• Glass transition temperature: –95°C
• Crystalline melting point: 130°C
• Coefficient of thermal expansion: 13–15 × 10⁻⁵ K
• Water absorption @ 23°C: <0.05%
• Flammability (UL94): HB
• Surface resistivity: 10¹⁴ Ohm

This rod is halogen-free and compliant with food-grade and industrial hygiene standards. Suitable for machining into bushes, bearings, guides, wear strips, cutting boards, and more.