PE500 (HMW HDPE)
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PE500 (HMW HDPE)
Engineering plastic for food and industrial applications with high molecular weight, excellent machinability, and balanced mechanical performance.
Product Description
PE500 (High Molecular Weight Polyethylene / HMW HDPE) is one of the engineering plastics with a medium-high molecular weight, featuring balanced wear resistance and toughness properties. It stands out with its hygienic and reliable structure, especially in food processing facilities, cutting boards, and general industrial applications.
PE500 materials are highly suitable for CNC cutting, welding, and shaping operations thanks to their excellent machinability features. With their moisture-repellent structure and food-contact compliance, they are a standard solution in hygienic lines.
Material Properties
While PE500 has easier machinability compared to PE1000, it creates a balanced performance profile by offering higher impact and wear resistance compared to standard PE300.
Technical Features and Advantages
Balanced Wear Resistance
Offers ideal service life in medium-to-high friction applications.
Excellent Machinability
Suitable for flawless and fast production in CNC turning and milling operations.
Food Contact Compliance
Safe in food and cutting board applications thanks to its hygienic structure.
Good Impact Resistance
Exhibits a flexible structure resistant to impact and shock effects.
Non-Absorbent (Moisture Resistance)
Maintains its dimensional stability with a structure unaffected by moisture.
Chemical Resistance
Resistant to many acids, bases, and cleaning chemicals.
Technical Performance and Application Behavior
PE500 strikes an excellent balance between machinability and mechanical strength. Its easily weldable and shapeable structure facilitates part manufacturing in industrial plants and food lines. Thanks to its low moisture absorption, it is safely preferred in environments where hygienic standards are critical.
Application Areas
PE500 is widely used in industrial fields requiring food, hygiene, and medium-level wear resistance.
PE500 Dimension List and Standards
Standard size, diameter, thickness, length, and color options for PE500 rod and sheet products:
PE500 Rod Dimension List
| Product Form | Standard Diameters (mm) | Standard Length (mm) | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE500 Rod | Ø10 • Ø12 • Ø15 • Ø16 • Ø18 • Ø20 • Ø22 • Ø25 • Ø28 • Ø30 • Ø32 • Ø35 • Ø38 • Ø40 • Ø42 • Ø45 • Ø50 • Ø55 • Ø60 • Ø65 • Ø70 • Ø75 • Ø80 • Ø90 • Ø100 • Ø110 • Ø120 • Ø130 • Ø140 • Ø150 • Ø160 | 1000 / 3000 | Natural • Black |
Sheet Dimension List
| Product Form | Standard Thicknesses (mm) | Standard Dimension (mm) | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE500 Sheet | 10 • 12 • 15 • 20 • 25 • 30 • 35¹ • 40 • 45¹ • 50 • 60 • 70 • 80 • 90¹ • 100 | 1000 × 1000 1000 × 2000 |
Natural • Black |
Optional Production Dimensions
| Feature | Option |
|---|---|
| Sheet Width | 1220 mm¹ |
| Sheet Length | 3000 mm¹ |
¹ MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 Ton. Marked thicknesses, 1220 mm width and 3000 mm length can be produced with a minimum order quantity of 1 ton.
Polyethylene (PE) Series Comparison
Performance comparison of PE500 (HMW-PE) with other polyethylene series:
| Feature | PE500 (HMW-PE) | PE1000 (UHMW-PE) | PE300 (HDPE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | High (~500,000) | Very High (~4.5 - 9 Mil.) | Standard (~300,000) |
| Wear Resistance | Good | Excellent / Very Good | Medium |
| Impact Resistance | Good | Very Good | Medium |
| Friction Coefficient: | Low | Very Low (Very Slippery) | Standard |
| Machinability | Very Good | Good | Very Good |
| Chemical & Water Resistance | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good |
| Price / Performance | Balanced Choice | Special Heavy Duty | Economic Solution |
Product Forms
Alternative form and solution options for PE500 (HMW-PE) material:
PE1000
Ultra-high molecular weight series for heavy wear and intense impact applications.
Alternative Series Form
PE300
Economic, easy-to-machine, and lightweight industrial application form.
Alternative Series Form
Finished Products
Custom PE parts and construction solutions machined according to technical drawings.
Custom CNC Machining SupportDimension and Standard Information
Form Options: Production in Sheet and Rod Forms
Quality Note: Production is carried out in compliance with the EN 15860 standard.
Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
You can download the data sheet containing detailed technical parameters, physical, and mechanical values of the product.
Download Technical Data Sheet (PDF)Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the most important feature of PE500 material?
It offers a balanced performance with its full compliance with food contact, high machinability, and wear resistance.
Can it be used as a cutting board?
Yes, thanks to its knife-friendly surface, hygienic structure, and non-water-absorbing feature, it is the most preferred material as a cutting board in the food sector.
Is it easy to machine with CNC?
Yes, thanks to its excellent machinability, it is highly suitable for tight-tolerance custom part and construction productions.
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