HDPE Round Rod - Black 50mm Diameter x 300mm Long, Grade A PE500

HDPE Round Rod – Black, 50mm Diameter x 300mm, Grade A PE500

A solid black high-density polyethylene (HDPE) round rod, 50mm diameter x 300mm length, manufactured to Grade A PE500 specification. Suitable for precision machining into engineering components across industrial, marine, food processing, and chemical handling applications.

Key Specifications

• Material: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Grade A PE500
• Colour: Black
• Diameter: 50mm (supplied oversize to allow machining to final dimension)
• Length: 300mm
• Weight: Approximately 886g
• Density: 0.95 g/cm³
• Service temperature: Up to 80°C continuous, 90°C short term
• Water absorption: <0.05% — virtually unaffected by moisture
• Chemical resistance: Excellent — resistant to most acids, alkalis, and solvents
• UV resistance: Good
• Food safe: PE500 HDPE is suitable for food contact applications
• Halogen free: Yes
• Recyclable: Yes
• Country of origin: United Kingdom

Common Applications

• Bushings and bearings
• Wear pads and guide rails
• Rollers and slide blocks
• Marine fittings and dock components
• Food processing equipment parts
• Chemical handling components
• General engineering and fabrication

Machining & Fabrication

HDPE PE500 is easy to cut, mill, turn, and drill using standard workshop tools. It can be welded using hot gas or extrusion welding. Low coefficient of friction makes it self-lubricating in many applications. No special coolants required during machining.

Supplied from UK stock. Cut to order — ideal for prototyping and production runs alike.