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Euro Extrusions LDPE

Euro Extrusions LDPE is the low density version of Polyethylene. It has less hardness, stiffness and strength compared to HDPE, but more ductile. This plastic has an optimal density, hard wearing construct and long functional life. Its opacity means only thin foils can be transparent. LDPE is widely used for manufacturing various containers, dispensing bottles, wash bottles, tubing, and various molded laboratory equipment. Its most common use is in plastic bags.

Polymer Name: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Physical Form: Film, Sheets

Features: Chemical Resistant, Corrosion Resistant, Cost Effective, Ductile, Easier Processing, Excellent Toughness, General Purpose, Good Flexibility, Good Weather Stability, Low Water Absorption, Machinable, Semi Rigid, Soft, Translucent, Weldable

Density: 910.0 - 940.0 kg/m³

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    Identification & Functionality

    Technologies

    Features & Benefits

    Product Highlights
    • Flexible components - Very soft and pliable parts such as snap-on lids and six pack rings.
    • Packaging for computer hardware, such as hard disk drives, screen cards, and optical disk drives
    • Children’s Activity Areas including Playground slides
    • Plastic wraps
    • The versatility of LDPE makes it ideal for greenhouses and gardening tunnels, silage containers, electrical cable insulation and semiconductive layers Coax and HFFR (halogen-free flame retardant) cables. Low Density Polyethylene membranes are extensively used for prevention of liquid contamination. They act as perfect liners to prevent contaminations from entering groundwater sources, as well as prevent seepage loss.
    • The life span of roads depends on various factors like the soil being prevented from sub-grade movement. This is achieved by using LDPE sheet and LDPE plastic sheet placed in such a way that the aggregate is permanently separated from finer soils below. This prevents the sub-grade to enter into the aggregate and at the same time, improves the underground drainage of roadways and pedestrian walkways.

    Applications & Uses

    Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
    Uses
    • Trays and general purpose containers
    • Corrosion-resistant work surfaces
    • Weldable and machinable parts
    Applications
    • Agricultural purposes
    • Lining of canals, reservoirs and ponds
    • Lining of industrial effluent plants
    • Tunnels and trenches and roads Packaging, water-proofing for terraced gardens
    • Emergency shelter houses during natural disasters and conflict Fumigation covers and cover tops, Tarpaulins and cap covers
    • Aprons & runways in airports

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Tensile Strength0.20 - 0.40 N/mm²
    Notched Impact Strengthno break
    Thermal Coefficient of Expansion100 - 220 x 10ˉ⁶
    Max. Continued Use Temperature65.0˚C
    Melting Point110.0˚C
    Glass Transition Temperature-125.0˚C
    Density0.910 - 0.940g/cm³