HDPE PE500 Round Rod, 300mm Diameter x 1030mm, Translucent White

HDPE PE500 Round Rod, 300mm Diameter x 1030mm

Translucent white Grade A PE500 HDPE round rod, supplied at 300mm diameter and 1030mm length. This large-diameter engineering plastic rod is suitable for machining into custom components where low friction, wear resistance and chemical resistance are required. It is produced in the UK and is supplied as one rod.

Product specifications

• Material: High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
• Grade: PE500, Grade A
• Colour: Translucent natural white
• Dimensions: 300mm diameter x 1030mm length
• Tensile strength at yield: 25MPa
• Elongation at yield: 9%
• Modulus of elasticity: 1,000MPa
• Shore hardness: D64
• Long-term service temperature: 80°C
• Short-term service temperature: 90°C
• Water absorption at saturation at 23°C: <0.05%
• Flammability: UL94 HB

Typical engineering applications

PE500 round rod can be machined for bushings, wear pads, guide components, conveyor parts, bearings and other general engineering applications. It offers good abrasion resistance, a low coefficient of friction, high chemical resistance and good machinability. The material is also stated as food-safe and halogen-free.

Frequently asked questions

What size is this HDPE rod?
It is 300mm in diameter and 1030mm long.

What is PE500 HDPE used for?
PE500 is commonly machined into wear, guide and sliding components for engineering and processing equipment.

Can this rod be machined?
Yes. HDPE PE500 is suitable for conventional machining into custom components, subject to the requirements of the finished part.