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Description
This premium high-performance pressed and planed red polyethylene sheet is a tough, versatile engineering plastic designed for demanding industrial environments. Manufactured from high-quality polyethylene and precision planed for a smooth, consistent surface, it offers outstanding durability and reliable performance in both dry and wet conditions.
With excellent chemical resistance and impact strength, this sheet is ideal for use in food processing, mechanical engineering, material handling, agricultural equipment and general fabrication. Available in a choice of thicknesses, it provides a dependable solution for wear components, guards, cladding, cutting boards, and a wide range of machined parts.
Product Features
- Pressed and planed red polyethylene sheet for a smooth, uniform finish and consistent thickness.
- Available thicknesses from 10 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm and 25 mm, plus additional thicker options for heavier-duty applications.
- Standard sheet length of 2000 mm to suit common fabrication and machining requirements.
- Standard sheet width of 1000 mm for easy handling, storage and cutting to size.
- Manufactured from high-performance polyethylene with excellent resistance to many chemicals, oils and cleaning agents.
- High impact strength and good abrasion resistance for long service life in high-wear environments.
- Striking red colour for clear visual identification and safety or segregation purposes.
Key Features and Benefits
- Outstanding chemical resistance helps protect components in environments exposed to detergents, process chemicals and moisture.
- High impact and wear resistance reduce the risk of cracking, chipping or premature failure in demanding mechanical applications.
- Planed surfaces improve dimensional consistency and reduce preparation time before machining or fabrication.
- Good machinability allows sheets to be cut, drilled, routed and fabricated using standard workshop equipment.
- Low moisture absorption supports stable performance in humid, wet or washdown areas, including food processing and agricultural use.
- Red colour improves visibility of components and can support colour-coding systems or safety demarcation.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | High-performance polyethylene (pressed and planed) |
| Colour | Red |
| Available thicknesses (mm) | 10, 12, 15, 20, 25 mm plus additional larger thickness options |
| Sheet length (mm) | 2000 mm (nominal) |
| Sheet width (mm) | 1000 mm (nominal) |
| Key properties | Excellent chemical resistance, high impact strength, good abrasion resistance, low moisture absorption |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This red polyethylene sheet is suited to a wide variety of engineering, processing and fabrication tasks where a tough, chemically resistant plastic is required.
- Wear strips, guide rails and chain guides in conveyor and material-handling systems.
- Machine guards, covers and protective panels in industrial and workshop environments.
- Cutting boards, work surfaces and liners in food processing and preparation areas (subject to regulatory checks).
- Cladding, impact protection and lining for bins, chutes and hoppers.
- General machined components, jigs, fixtures and spacer plates in engineering applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this red polyethylene sheet be easily machined and cut to size?
Yes, the sheet can be cut, drilled, routed and machined using standard woodworking or plastic-working tools with appropriate sharp blades and cutters. The pressed and planed finish provides a stable, flat surface that helps achieve accurate, clean cuts.
Is the material suitable for use in wet or chemically cleaned environments?
The sheet offers excellent resistance to many common chemicals, detergents and cleaning agents, and has low moisture absorption, making it well suited to wet, washdown and chemically cleaned environments. Always check compatibility with specific chemicals and operating conditions before use.
How do I choose the right thickness for my application?
Select the thickness based on the expected load, span and impact conditions. Thinner sheets such as 10 mm or 12 mm are suitable for lighter-duty guards and liners, while thicker options such as 20 mm or 25 mm and above are recommended where higher impact resistance, rigidity or longer spans are required. If in doubt, consult your design or engineering guidelines for load and deflection limits.