Polyethylene Plastic & Foam

Polyethylene is a low cost, chemically resistant plastic material that can be used for a wide variety of applications. The versatility of polyethylene has made it one of the world’s most popular plastics. At Die-Cut Products we fabricate parts from solid polyethylene plastic sheeting, as well as other variations.

Polyethylene is available in a number of grades according to its molecular weight including: LDPE (low density polyethylene), HDPE (high density polyethylene), UHMW (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene), and FDA Compliant grades.

UHMW-PE (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) is an extremely tough and abrasion resistant thermoplastic that is used for applications that require durability and/or abrasive wear resistance.

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) is an economical option for many applications requiring low temperature flexibility, toughness, and durability.

Representing the largest portion of the polyethylene applications, High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) offers excellent impact resistance, light weight, low moisture absorption, and high tensile strength.

Cross-linked polyethylene foam (also known as XLPE) is a closed-cell foam characterized by a compact feel and resistance to water. It has many of the same properties as polyethylene foam but also has the ability to protect class “A” surfaces and is consequently used extensively in the packaging of medical products and equipment.

Die-Cut Products stocks a broad spectrum of plastics & foams for your custom fabrication needs. Need RoHS-compliant material? We offer that too!

Benefits of Polyethylene Plastic & Foam

Polyethylene foam is a durable, lightweight, resilient, closed-cell material. It is often used for packaging fragile goods due to its excellent vibration dampening and insulation properties. It also offers high resistance to chemicals and moisture.

Polyethylene foam is easy to process and fabricate. It has high load bearing characteristics that help manufacturers reduce packaging costs as they can use thinner and smaller amounts of foam yet still protect their products.

Other benefits of Polyethylene include:

Closed Cell
Very Lightweight
Non-abrasive
Easy to fabricate
Non-dusting
Superb strength and tear resistance
Excellent shock absorption & vibration dampening properties
Flexibility
Impervious to mildew, mold, rot, and bacteria
Resistant to water, chemicals, solvents & grease
CFC free
Odorless
Excellent buoyancy
Very cost-effective
Excellent thermal insulation properties

If you have a need for a specialty grade version not listed here please let us know, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Applications & Industries

Polyethylene Plastic & Foam products are regularly utilized in the following industries:

Medical & Healthcare
Aerospace & Marine
Military and Defense Equipment
Fluid Processing Equipment
Construction Equipment
Mining Equipment
Architectural
Material Handling
Packaging
Compressors
Petrochemical
HVAC

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