Description
PE500 is a durable, food compliant material with excellent wear resistance. Ideal for various applications in food processing and handling.
Material Properties
PE500 is made from high molecular weight polyethylene, offering a low coefficient of friction, high impact strength, and exceptional abrasion resistance. It operates efficiently within a temperature range of -80°C to +80°C.
Key Features
This material serves as an economical alternative to PE 1000, providing excellent wear and abrasion resistance, as well as good noise dampening properties.
Typical Applications
PE500 is widely used in the production of cutting boards, chutes, liners, food processing components, and chain parts.
Specifications
- Material: High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
- Operating Temperature: -80°C to +80°C
- Food Compliant: Yes
- Economical alternative to PE 1000: Yes
- Excellent wear and abrasion resistance: Yes
- Good noise dampening properties: Yes
Benefits
- Safe for food processing
- Long-lasting performance
- Reduces noise in applications
- Cost-effective alternative to other materials
Use Cases
- Cutting boards
- Chutes
- Liners
- Food processing
- Chain parts
FAQ
Q: Is PE500 suitable for food contact?
A: Yes, PE500 is food compliant and safe for food contact.
Q: What is the temperature range for PE500?
A: PE500 can operate within a temperature range of -80°C to +80°C.
All sizes & prices
45 sizes · prices include VAT · tap a price to select that size
| Thickness Sheet size | 250 × 250mm | 500 × 250mm | 500 × 500mm | 1000 × 100mm | 1000 × 250mm | 1000 × 500mm | 1000 × 1000mm | 2000 × 500mm | 2000 × 1000mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10mm | £24.32£389.12/m² | £44.18£353.44/m² | £84.20£336.80/m² | £33.68£336.80/m² | £84.20£336.80/m² | £160.34£320.68/m² | £305.42£305.42/m² | £305.42£305.42/m² | £581.76£290.88/m² |
| 12mm | £27.20£435.20/m² | £49.46£395.68/m² | £94.20£376.80/m² | £37.68£376.80/m² | £94.20£376.80/m² | £179.42£358.84/m² | £341.76£341.76/m² | £341.76£341.76/m² | £650.96£325.48/m² |
| 15mm | £32.72£523.52/m² | £59.50£476.00/m² | £113.32£453.28/m² | £45.34£453.40/m² | £113.32£453.28/m² | £215.86£431.72/m² | £411.14£411.14/m² | £411.14£411.14/m² | £783.12£391.56/m² |
| 20mm | £43.78£700.48/m² | £79.58£636.64/m² | £151.58£606.32/m² | £60.64£606.40/m² | £151.58£606.32/m² | £288.74£577.48/m² | £550.00£550.00/m² | £550.00£550.00/m² | £1,047.62£523.81/m² |
| 25mm | £54.72£875.52/m² | £99.48£795.84/m² | £189.48£757.92/m² | £75.80£758.00/m² | £189.48£757.92/m² | £360.94£721.88/m² | £687.50£687.50/m² | £687.50£687.50/m² | £1,309.52£654.76/m² |
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