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Suitable for CNC machining, fabrication, and food-safe applications, it is one of the most versatile and widely used engineering plastics available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh chemical resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e – withstands acids, alkalis, and solvents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow friction surface\u003c\/strong\u003e – ideal for wear strips, guides, and sliding components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood-safe grade\u003c\/strong\u003e – suitable for food processing and handling equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight yet tough\u003c\/strong\u003e – easy to machine, cut, and fabricate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV and moisture resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e – performs well in outdoor and wet environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC machined components and wear parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting boards and food processing equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine and dock fenders, guides, and liners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical tanks, hoppers, and chutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgricultural and industrial machinery components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in a wide range of diameters from 10mm to 250mm. Fast UK dispatch with delivery to Europe and worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"white-hdpe-round-rod-50mm-x-300mm-pe500","title":"Asta rotonda in HDPE - Bianco traslucido diametro 50mm x 300mm di lunghezza, grado A PE500","description":"\u003cp\u003eUn'asta tonda traslucida in HDPE bianca di 50 mm di diametro, tagliata fino a 300 mm di lunghezza, fornita secondo la specifica Grade A PE 500. A 50 mm di larghezza questo è un billettone di fascia media molto popolare per la lavorazione di boccole, pad di usura, blocchi guida e componenti strutturali su tornio o macchina CNC. L'HDPE PE 500 combina un'eccellente tenacità con un basso coefficiente di attrito, funzionando in modo fluido contro l'acciaio senza lubrificazione. Il colore bianco traslucido è sicuro per il cibo e facilita l'identificazione dei materiali in ambienti regolamentati come la lavorazione alimentare e la produzione farmaceutica. Resistente all'umidità, agli oli, agli acidi, agli alcali e a una vasta gamma di prodotti chimici industriali per la pulizia. Privo di alogeni e facile da lavorare con utensili standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProprietà chiave\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifica Grade A PE 500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSicuro per il cibo, inodore e non tossico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasso attrito — nessuna lubrificazione necessaria contro l'acciaio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistente all'umidità, a oli, acidi e alcali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMateriale privo di alogeni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacile da lavorare, tagliare, forare e fabbricare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperatura di servizio: fino a 80°C continuo, 90°C a breve termine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplicazioni tipiche\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoccole, cuscinetti e pastiglie di usura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponenti e guide per trasportatori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttrezzature per la lavorazione alimentare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgetti CNC e lavorazione manuale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Warehouse Equip UK","offers":[{"title":"Titolo predefinito","offer_id":44156504801322,"sku":"HDPE-TW-50-300","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/4657\/0553\/files\/HDPE_White_1.jpg?v=1773224842"},{"product_id":"hdpe-round-rod-black-50mm-x-300mm-pe500","title":"Asta tonda in HDPE - Nero 50mm di diametro x 300mm di lunghezza, grado A PE500","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsta rotonda in polietilene ad alta densità (HDPE) nera, diametro 50mm x 300mm di lunghezza, Grado A PE 500. Questa asta solida in HDPE offre un'eccellente resistenza agli urti, basso attrito e un'eccezionale resistenza chimica. L'HDPE di grado PE 500 è una plastica ingegneristica di alta qualità ampiamente utilizzata in applicazioni industriali, marine e ingegneristiche generali impegnative. Il diametro di 50 mm lo rende ideale per la lavorazione di boccole a boccola, cuscinetti, pastigliette di usura, blocchi guida e componenti strutturali. Facile da lavorare, saldare e fabbricare. Adatto all'uso nella lavorazione alimentare, nella gestione chimica e in ambienti ingegneristici generali. Resistente all'umidità, alla maggior parte dei solventi e alla degradazione UV.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warehouse Equip UK","offers":[{"title":"Titolo predefinito","offer_id":44156504899626,"sku":"HDPE-BK-50-300","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/4657\/0553\/files\/HDPE_Black_1.jpg?v=1777219271"},{"product_id":"hdpe-pe500-high-density-polyethylene-rod-300mm-length","title":"Asta HDPE (PE500) - Polietilene ad alta densità Grado A x 300mm lunghezze","description":"\u003cp\u003eBacchetta rotonda in polietilene ad alta densità di grado A PE500, disponibile in nove diametri da 12mm a 160mm, tutte tagliate fino a 300mm di lunghezza. L'HDPE PE500 è una delle plastiche ingegneristiche più diffuse — combina un'eccellente resistenza all'usura, un basso coefficiente di attrito e un'eccezionale resistenza chimica in un materiale leggero e facile da lavorare. Adatto per applicazioni a contatto alimentare e senza alogeni in tutto il percorso.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProprietà chiave\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEccellente resistenza all'usura e all'abrasione\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperficie a basso attrito — ideale per componenti scorrevoli e guida\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevata resistenza chimica ad acidi, alcali e solventi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistente all'umidità — assorbimento dell'acqua \u003c0.05%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSicuro per il cibo e privo di alogeni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacile da lavorare, tagliare, forare e fabbricare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperatura di servizio: fino a 80°C continuo, 90°C a breve termine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifiche tecniche\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoto: PE500 (Grado A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunghezza: 300mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistenza alla trazione a scorrimento: 25 MPa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurezza a riva D: 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfiammabilità (UL94): HB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaese di origine: Regno Unito\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplicazioni tipiche\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoccole, cuscinetti e pastiglie di usura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponenti e guide per trasportatori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttrezzature per la lavorazione alimentare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParti strutturali marine ed esterne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgetti CNC e lavorazione manuale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Warehouse Equip UK","offers":[{"title":"Diametro 12mm","offer_id":44156505489450,"sku":"HDPE-01","price":11.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Diametro 15mm","offer_id":44156505522218,"sku":"WEQ-65","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Diametro 20mm","offer_id":44156505554986,"sku":"HDPE-02","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Diametro 30mm","offer_id":44156505587754,"sku":"HDPE-03","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Diametro 80mm","offer_id":44156505620522,"sku":"HDPE-05","price":28.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Diametro 100mm","offer_id":44156505653290,"sku":"HDPE-06","price":36.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Diametro 110mm","offer_id":44156505686058,"sku":"HDPE-07","price":60.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Diametro 130mm","offer_id":44156505718826,"sku":"HDPE-08","price":83.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Diametro 160mm","offer_id":44156505751594,"sku":"HDPE-09","price":87.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/4657\/0553\/files\/HDPEWhite1.jpg?v=1773157743"},{"product_id":"9-tonne-outrigger-pads-heavy-duty-hdpe-jack-pads-300-x-300-x-40mm","title":"Cuscinetti per balancieri da 9 tonnellate - Pastille a presa HDPE resistenti 300 x 300 x 40mm Warehouse Equip UK","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"Inch319Inch\" data-end=\"Inch642Inch\"\u003eQuesti \u003cstrong data-start=\"Inch325Inch\" data-end=\"Inch362Inch\"\u003eCuscinetti a balanciatore pesante da 9 tonnellate\u003c\/strong\u003e sono prodotti di alta qualità \u003cstrong data-start=\"Inch398Inch\" data-end=\"Inch434Inch\"\u003eHDPE (Polietilene ad alta densità)\u003c\/strong\u003e per garantire la massima resistenza, durata e distribuzione del carico. 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At 12mm across this is a compact, lightweight billet well suited to turning small bushings, spacers, pins, and guide rollers on a lathe or CNC machine. The black colour is achieved with carbon black pigment, which also provides enhanced UV resistance compared to natural white HDPE — making it a good choice for outdoor or exposed applications. PE 500 HDPE combines excellent toughness with a low coefficient of friction, running smoothly against steel without lubrication. Resistant to moisture, oils, acids, alkalis, and a wide range of industrial cleaning chemicals. Halogen-free and easy to machine with standard tooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade A PE 500 specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUV-resistant black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow friction — no lubrication required against steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistant to moisture, oils, acids, and alkalis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalogen-free material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to machine, cut, and fabricate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Warehouse Equip UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44161671200810,"sku":"HDPE-BK-12-300","price":9.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/4657\/0553\/files\/31gC2P9pMcL.jpg?v=1773333058"},{"product_id":"hdpe-high-density-polyethylene-round-rod-translucent-white-15mm-diameter-x-300mm","title":"HDPE Round Rod - Translucent White 15mm Diameter x 300mm Long, Grade A PE500","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHDPE Grade A PE500 Round Rod – Translucent White (15mm Ø x 300mm)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Grade A PE500 round rod in a translucent natural finish. 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This solid HDPE rod offers excellent impact resistance, low friction, and outstanding chemical resistance, making it ideal for demanding industrial and engineering applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePE500 grade HDPE is a premium engineering plastic widely used in industrial, marine, and general engineering environments. The 80mm diameter provides ample material for machining into bushings, bearings, wear pads, guide blocks, and structural components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: HDPE Grade A PE500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 80mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 1000mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to machine, weld, and fabricate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent chemical and moisture resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUV resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for food processing and general engineering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Warehouse Equip UK","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44422540197930,"sku":null,"price":89.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/4657\/0553\/files\/HDPE_Black_80_1000.png?v=1780655609"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/4657\/0553\/collections\/HDPE_White_12_To_250.png?v=1787041428","url":"https:\/\/warehouseequip.co.uk\/it\/collections\/hdpe-rod-pe500-high-density-polyethylene-rod.oembed","provider":"Warehouse Equip UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}