HDPE Rod (PE500) - High Density Polyethylene Grade A x 300mm lengths
🔧 HDPE PE500 Round Rod – Engineering Plastic
High-performance HDPE PE500 (High Density Polyethylene) rod designed for applications requiring low friction, high wear resistance, and excellent chemical stability. This versatile engineering plastic combines strength with a lightweight structure, making it ideal for both industrial and food-grade environments.
HDPE PE500 is widely used in applications where durability, moisture resistance, and smooth sliding performance are essential.
✅ Key Features
- Excellent wear and abrasion resistance
- Low friction surface – ideal for sliding parts
- High chemical resistance to acids and alkalis
- Strong, lightweight, and easy to machine
- Moisture resistant with very low water absorption
- Suitable for food-safe applications (FDA compliant)
- High impact strength and long service life
⚙️ Technical Specifications
- Material Grade: PE500 (HDPE)
- Density: ~0.95–0.96 g/cm³
- Tensile Strength: ~20–25 MPa
- Service Temperature: -50°C to +80°C
- Water Absorption: <0.05%
- Flammability: UL94 HB
🛠 Typical Applications
- Conveyor systems
- Wear strips and guides
- Rollers and sliding components
- Machined parts and fabrication
💡 Performance Benefits
HDPE PE500 offers excellent durability, easy machinability, and long-lasting performance, making it a reliable choice for demanding engineering applications where low friction and resistance to moisture and chemicals are critical.