Polyethylene
PE
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES OFFERED
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CNC CUTTING
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WATERJET CUTTING
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COUNTERSINKING
CHARACTERISTICS
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most commonly produced plastic. It is a polymer, primarily used for packaging. safe for food packaging because they are resistant to water and chemicals, and don't retain bacteria.
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Polyethylene absorbs almost no water; the gas and water vapour permeability (only polar gases) is lower than for most plastics.
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Versatile thermoplastic
DISADVANTAGES
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Polyethylene cannot be imprinted or bonded with adhesives without pretreatment. High-strength joints are readily achieved with plastic welding.
PRODUCT AND INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
MANY APPLICATIONS
pipes; domestic water and gas piping, agricultural piping, and ink tubes for ballpoint pens.
Hard hats, greenhouse roof, weather protection for windows and doors... and many more
FOOF PACKAGING
packaging, rigid foodservice containers, medical and optical devices, electronics, toys, kitchen appliances, household items, and many other products.
MEDICAL
catheters and other medical products because it's resistant to contamination.