PE500 Red Plastic Sheet - 10mm To 25mm Thick

This PE500 red plastic sheet is a versatile engineering material designed for demanding industrial, commercial and fabrication environments. Manufactured from high-density polyethylene (PE500), it offers a strong balance of toughness, machinability and resistance to impact and wear.

Available in a range of convenient pre-cut sizes from 250mm x 250mm up to larger 1000mm x 500mm formats, and in thicknesses from 10mm to 25mm, these sheets are ideal for machining into components, wear strips, guards, spacers and a wide variety of custom parts.

Product Features

• Material: PE500 high-density polyethylene for reliable mechanical performance.
• Bold red colour for clear visibility, identification and safety marking.
• Thickness options from 10mm up to 25mm to suit light to heavy-duty applications.
• Multiple sheet sizes, including 250mm x 250mm, 500mm x 250mm, 500mm x 500mm and 1000mm x 100mm or 1000mm x 250mm, plus many additional options.
• Good impact resistance and abrasion resistance for use as wear plates and protective barriers.
• Easy to machine, drill, saw and rout using standard workshop tools.
• Low moisture absorption and good chemical resistance suitable for a wide range of industrial environments.

Key Features and Benefits

• Excellent machinability allows accurate cutting, shaping and drilling to produce custom components with minimal tooling wear.
• High impact strength and abrasion resistance help extend service life in applications subject to knocks, friction and repeated contact.
• Red colouring provides high visibility for safety guards, machine covers and clearly marked work areas.
• Low water absorption and good chemical resistance make the sheet stable in damp, washdown or chemically exposed conditions.
• Lightweight compared with metal alternatives, helping to reduce handling effort and overall installation weight.
• Available in a broad choice of sheet sizes and thicknesses, reducing waste and saving time on cutting from oversized stock.

Specifications

Applications and Ideal Uses

These PE500 red plastic sheets are suitable for a broad variety of fabricated parts and protective elements across industrial, commercial and workshop settings.

• Wear strips, pads and slide plates on conveyors and handling equipment.
• Machine guards, covers and safety barriers where a clearly visible material is required.
• Spacers, blocks, jigs and fixtures for production, assembly and maintenance tasks.
• Protective lining panels for chutes, bins, worktops and impact surfaces.
• General engineering and fabrication projects requiring a tough, easily machined plastic sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cut and machine the PE500 red plastic sheet with standard workshop tools?

Yes, the sheet can be cut, drilled and machined using common woodworking or light metalworking tools, such as circular saws, jigsaws and routers with suitable sharp blades or cutters. For best results, use appropriate support and avoid excessive feed rates to achieve a clean finish.

Is the PE500 sheet suitable for outdoor use?

PE500 has good moisture and chemical resistance, so it can be used outdoors in many situations. However, long-term exposure to direct sunlight may cause some surface colour change over time. If UV stability is critical, additional protection or a specifically UV-stabilised material may be advisable.

How do I choose the right thickness and sheet size for my application?

Thinner sheets around 10mm are generally suitable for lighter-duty components, small guards and spacers, while thicker sheets up to 25mm are better for structural parts, heavily loaded wear pads and impact areas. Select a sheet size that closely matches your finished parts to minimise waste and machining time, using the available range of standard dimensions.