PE is a polymer material characterized by outstanding chemical resistance, safety, and lightweight yet tough properties. Available in forms such as HDPE and LDPE, it is widely used in packaging, durable consumer goods, and industrial products.

priceRating
★★★★★
machinability
Good
wallThickness
≥ 1.5 mm
tolerance
±0.02 mm–±0.05 mm
Description
Sliding components, wear-resistant parts, guide components
Typically requires surface treatment such as corona discharge or plasma treatment.
Limited mechanical strength, poor heat resistance, prone to oxidation under ultraviolet light.
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LDPE is a thermoplastic material that combines excellent flexibility, extensibility, and corrosion resistance. It offers good processability and is particularly suitable for processing techniques such as injection molding and extrusion.
HDPE is a polyethylene material that combines high strength, high rigidity, and excellent corrosion resistance. It is suitable for processing functional parts subjected to moderate mechanical loads and is compatible with various manufacturing processes, including injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, and CNC machining.
UHMW-PE is a polyethylene material that combines outstanding wear resistance, impact resistance, and self-lubricating properties, making it particularly suitable for manufacturing functional components in high-friction, high-impact applications.
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Polyethylene (PE) is a thermoplastic material polymerized from ethylene monomers. Based on differences in density and molecular chain structure, it is primarily classified into LDPE, HDPE, UHMWPE, and others. PE combines excellent corrosion resistance with safety, maintaining stable performance in most acids, alkalis, salts, and organic solvents. Combined with its compliance with food and pharmaceutical contact safety standards, it is widely used in chemical processing, packaging, and piping applications. Furthermore, PE's lightweight nature, good toughness, and impact resistance make it suitable for protective components and structural cushioning materials. In processing, PE excels in various thermoplastic methods including injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion.
Xmake possesses professional engineering plastic processing capabilities. We not only support injection molding processes to meet large-scale production demands but also provide CNC machining services for prototype validation and small-batch production parts. Equipped with specialized 3-axis and 5-axis machinery, we can efficiently produce PE components for diverse machining needs. Additionally, we provide multiple surface treatment processes compatible with PE materials, including but not limited to corona and plasma treatments, effectively addressing the inherent limitations of PE materials in surface energy.
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