High Density Polyethylene Black Sheet for Food Industry Applications 1mm to 12mm thick - UK Engineering Plastics
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High Density Polyethylene Black Sheet for Food Industry Applications 1mm to 12mm thick

£31.88inc VAT
£26.57 ex VAT£127.52 per m²

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Safe for food contact
Reduces knife wear
Low friction for conveyor applications

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Description

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Sheet is a versatile and durable engineering plastic. Ideal for use in food production and medical applications.

Material Properties

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is a lightweight material with a specific gravity of 0.96. It offers excellent sliding properties, good chemical resistance, and low moisture absorption. HDPE maintains high impact strength even at low temperatures, ranging from -50°C to +80°C.

Applications

HDPE Sheet is widely used in various applications including pumps, tank construction, gaskets, medical applications, and components for the food industry. Its food compliance makes it an excellent choice for food preparation environments.

Advantages of HDPE Sheet

This material is known for its low friction properties, making it ideal as a wear strip on conveyors and production lines. It can be easily machined using CNC tools, providing a smooth surface finish. Additionally, it is gentle on knife blades, prolonging their sharpness.

Considerations

While HDPE Sheet is economical and abrasion-resistant, it may not be suitable for environments requiring high impact resistance. It is softer than some engineering plastics, which can lead to surface marks. HDPE does not bond easily, necessitating mechanical fixing methods.

Specifications

  • Specific Gravity: 0.96
  • Temperature Range: -50°C to +80°C
  • Food Compliant
  • Low Water Absorption
  • Good Electrical Properties

Benefits

  • Durable and long-lasting
  • Safe for food contact
  • Reduces knife wear
  • Low friction for conveyor applications

Use Cases

  • Pumps
  • Tank construction
  • Gaskets
  • Medical applications
  • Components for the food industry

FAQ

Q: What is HDPE Sheet?
A: HDPE Sheet is a versatile engineering plastic known for its lightweight, strength, and food compliance, commonly used in food production.

Q: Can HDPE Sheet be used in high-impact environments?
A: HDPE Sheet is softer than some engineering plastics and may not be suitable for high-impact applications.

All sizes & prices

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Thickness  Sheet size 250 × 250mm500 × 250mm500 × 500mm1000 × 100mm1000 × 250mm1000 × 500mm1000 × 1000mm2000 × 500mm2000 × 1000mm3000 × 1500mm
1mm £2.96£47.36/m² £5.14£41.12/m² £9.76£39.04/m² £4.32£43.20/m² £9.76£39.04/m² £18.62£37.24/m² £35.48£35.48/m² £35.48£35.48/m² £67.56£33.78/m² –
1.5mm £4.44£71.04/m² £7.70£61.60/m² £14.66£58.64/m² £6.46£64.60/m² £14.66£58.64/m² £27.92£55.84/m² £53.18£53.18/m² £53.18£53.18/m² £101.30£50.65/m² –
2mm £4.82£77.12/m² £8.38£67.04/m² £15.94£63.76/m² £7.04£70.40/m² £15.94£63.76/m² £30.36£60.72/m² £57.82£57.82/m² £57.82£57.82/m² £110.12£55.06/m² £247.70£55.04/m²
3mm £7.24£115.84/m² £12.56£100.48/m² £23.90£95.60/m² £10.54£105.40/m² £23.90£95.60/m² £45.52£91.04/m² £86.72£86.72/m² £86.72£86.72/m² £165.16£82.58/m² £371.64£82.58/m²
4mm £9.68£154.88/m² £16.72£133.76/m² £31.88£127.52/m² £14.04£140.40/m² £31.88£127.52/m² £60.70£121.40/m² £115.60£115.60/m² £115.60£115.60/m² £220.18£110.09/m² £495.58£110.12/m²
5mm £12.08£193.28/m² £20.90£167.20/m² £39.84£159.36/m² £17.56£175.60/m² £39.84£159.36/m² £75.86£151.72/m² £144.50£144.50/m² £144.50£144.50/m² £275.24£137.62/m² £619.40£137.64/m²
6mm £14.50£232.00/m² £25.10£200.80/m² £47.80£191.20/m² £21.10£211.00/m² £47.80£191.20/m² £91.08£182.16/m² £173.48£173.48/m² £173.48£173.48/m² £330.40£165.20/m² £743.30£165.17/m²
8mm £19.32£309.12/m² £33.46£267.68/m² £63.74£254.96/m² £28.10£281.00/m² £63.74£254.96/m² £121.42£242.84/m² £231.26£231.26/m² £231.26£231.26/m² £440.52£220.26/m² £991.12£220.24/m²
10mm £24.16£386.56/m² £41.84£334.72/m² £79.68£318.72/m² £35.14£351.40/m² £79.68£318.72/m² £151.78£303.56/m² £289.08£289.08/m² £289.08£289.08/m² £550.64£275.32/m² £1,238.90£275.31/m²
12mm £29.00£464.00/m² £50.20£401.60/m² £95.62£382.48/m² £42.16£421.60/m² £95.62£382.48/m² £182.12£364.24/m² £346.90£346.90/m² £346.90£346.90/m² £660.74£330.37/m² £1,486.64£330.36/m²

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