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Description
This PE500 food-grade polyethylene yellow sheet offers a durable, low-friction engineering plastic solution for demanding environments, particularly where contact with food products is required. Manufactured from high-density PE500, it combines excellent wear resistance with good impact strength, making it ideal for both structural and sliding applications.
With a bright yellow finish for high visibility and a range of sheet sizes from compact plates to larger panel formats, this material is widely used in food processing lines, conveyors, cutting surfaces, and general machinery guards. Its low moisture absorption and easy-to-clean surface make it a practical choice for hygienic environments.
Product Features
- Material: PE500 food-grade polyethylene with low-friction, wear-resistant properties.
- Colour: High-visibility yellow for easy identification and safety marking.
- Thickness options: 10–25 mm sheets to suit support, wear and impact applications.
- Size range: From 250 mm × 250 mm to 1000 mm × 250 mm and many other combinations (over 40 additional options available).
- Popular formats include: 250 mm × 250 mm × 10 mm, 1000 mm × 100 mm × 10 mm, 500 mm × 250 mm × 10 mm, 1000 mm × 250 mm × 10 mm, 500 mm × 500 mm × 10 mm.
- Good impact and abrasion resistance for long service life in high-use areas.
- Suitable for food-contact applications when used within recommended guidelines.
Key Features and Benefits
- Low-friction surface helps components slide smoothly, reducing drag, wear and energy consumption on moving equipment.
- Excellent wear and abrasion resistance delivers a long-lasting solution for guides, liners and impact plates.
- Food-grade polyethylene construction supports use in food processing, handling and packaging environments.
- Yellow colour enhances visibility for safety zones, machine guards and edge protection, assisting with workplace hazard marking.
- Low moisture absorption and easy-to-wipe surface aid cleaning and help maintain hygienic conditions.
- Good machinability allows cutting, drilling and shaping with standard workshop tools for custom parts and profiles.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | PE500 food-grade polyethylene |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Thickness range | 10 mm to 25 mm (selected options available) |
| Standard sizes (examples) | 250 mm × 250 mm × 10 mm; 1000 mm × 100 mm × 10 mm; 500 mm × 250 mm × 10 mm; 1000 mm × 250 mm × 10 mm; 500 mm × 500 mm × 10 mm (plus 40+ other size options) |
| Typical operating temperature | Approx. -50 °C to +80 °C (continuous, application-dependent) |
| Moisture absorption | Very low; dimensionally stable in humid environments |
Applications and Ideal Uses
These PE500 yellow sheets are suitable for a wide range of industrial and food-sector uses where low friction, high wear resistance and clear visibility are required.
- Conveyor wear strips, guides and side rails in food processing and packaging lines.
- Cutting boards, work surfaces and impact plates in hygienic preparation areas.
- Machine guards, covers and safety panels with enhanced visibility.
- Chutes, liners and transfer plates for bulk material handling.
- General engineering components, jigs and fixtures where a tough, easily machined plastic is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this PE500 yellow sheet suitable for direct contact with food products?
Yes, the sheet is made from food-grade PE500 polyethylene, making it suitable for use in many applications involving food handling and processing when installed and maintained in accordance with relevant regulations and good hygiene practices.
Can the sheet be cut and machined to custom shapes?
Yes, PE500 machines well using standard workshop equipment such as saws, routers and drills. It can be cut, drilled and shaped to create custom wear strips, guards or components. Always use appropriate tooling and support the sheet securely during machining.
What thickness and size should I choose for my application?
The choice depends on the load, wear conditions and available space. Thinner 10 mm sheets suit lighter-duty wear strips and guards, while thicker options up to 25 mm are better for impact plates or heavily loaded areas. Select from the listed standard sizes or choose a larger piece for cutting down to your required dimensions.