Description
Description
The Premium Pressed and Planed Burgundy Polyethylene Sheet is a high-performance material known for its exceptional characteristics, including high chemical resistance, very high impact strength, and extremely low moisture absorption. This sheet maintains dimensional stability in humid environments, with a long-term service temperature range from 100°C to 80°C and a short-term maximum service temperature of 100°C.
Typical applications for this polyethylene sheet include:
- Chemical engineering
- Tank building
- Drinking and wastewater technology
- Bottling and food industries
This material is well-suited for CNC routing, CNC milling, and welding, making it versatile for various manufacturing processes.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Material | PE 500 (HMWPE) |
| Shape | Sheet |
| Colour | Burgundy |
| Density (g/cm³) | 0.96 |
| Yield Stress (MPa) | 27 |
| Elongation at Break (%) | >50 |
| Shore Hardness (scale D) | 65 |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa) | 1200 |
| Melting Temperature (°C) | 135 |
| Thermal Conductivity (W/(m*K)) | 0.4 |
| Thermal Capacity (kJ/(kg*K)) | 1.9 |
| CLTE (10⁻⁶K⁻¹) | 150…230 |
| Service Temperature Long Term Min (°C) | 100 |
| Service Temperature Long Term Max (°C) | 80 |
| Service Temperature Short Term Max (°C) | 100 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (°C) | 79 |
| Dielectric Constant | 2.3 |
| Dielectric Strength (kV/mm) | 45 |
| Volume Resistivity (Ω*cm) | >10¹⁴ |
| Surface Resistivity (Ω) | >10¹⁴ |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 600 |
| Flammability 3mm | HB |
| Flammability 6mm | HB |
FAQ
What applications is this sheet suitable for?
This polyethylene sheet is suitable for chemical engineering, tank building, drinking and wastewater technology, and the food industry.
Can this sheet be machined?
Yes, it is well-suited for CNC routing, CNC milling, and welding.
What is the maximum service temperature of this material?
The short-term maximum service temperature is 100°C.


