Polyethylene
POLYETHYLENE
Polyethylene or polyethene is a thermoplastic commodity heavily used in consumer products (over 60M tons are produced worldwide every year). Its name originates from the monomer ethene, also known as ethylene, used to create the polymer. In the United Kingdom the polymer is called polythene. (e.g. in the Beatles song Polythene Pam). Polyethylene is classified into several different categories based mostly on its density and branching. The mechanical properties of PE depend significantly on variables such as the extent and type of branching, the crystal structure, and the molecular weight.
Properties
Polyethylene has good impact resistance, coefficient of friction, and excellent Machinability all based on it's density and fillers.
Applications
Packaging, Skid Plates, Conveyer Systems, Tanks, Containers, Truck liners, etc.
OUR PRODUCTS
Tivar 88 Family of Lining Products
Tivar Cleanstat
Prime Tuff-X
DuraSurf ETA
Laird Plastics' standard line of Easy-To-Apply wear strips and adhesive backed tapes.
Prime COR-X PE
Prime LDPE 049
Prime HDPE 250
Machinists Tips - Milling
When face milling, use positive geometry cutter bodies. Quadrant Service & Support provides guidance when milling plastics.
DuPont Ink Jet Banner Media with Tyvek®
Rugged and durable; resists tears, fading and water damage. DuPont Banner Media made with Tyvek® exhibits excellent whiteness, brightness, opacity and color fidelity.
DuPont™ Tyvek® Print Media
Indoor and outdoor signs and banners made with DuPont™ Tyvek® print media are strong, lightweight and easy to handle, without fear of ripping or tearing.
