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AKU®-LEN polyethylene sheets

are available in the following versions:

Polyethylene sheets in PE 300, PE 500 and PE 1000:

Robust, versatile and high-performance

Polyethylene sheets in the variants PE 300, PE 500 and PE 1000 represent different grades with specific properties for various requirements.

Characteristic features and applications of polyethylene sheets:

Sheets PE 300:

Properties:

  • Good impact resistance: PE 300 sheets are resistant to impact and mechanical stress.
  • Chemical resistance: They offer solid resistance to various chemicals.
  • Excellent wear resistance: PE 300 is characterized by good wear resistance.
  • Lightweight:
    Despite their robustness, PE 300 sheets are light and easy to handle.

Applications:

  • Bearing bases, conveyor chain guides, slide rails, cutting boards and general construction purposes.

Sheets PE 500:

Properties:

  • Increased hardness: PE 500 sheets offer a higher hardness compared to PE 300.
  • Good impact resistance: They remain impact-resistant despite higher hardness.
  • Chemical and abrasion resistance: PE 500 is particularly resistant to chemicals and abrasion.
  • Easy to machine: The sheets are easy to cut, drill and shape.

Applications:

  • Screw conveyors, slide rails, chutes, wear plates and industrial applications with increased loads.

Sheets PE 1000:

Properties:

  • Extremely high molecular weight: PE 1000 sheets have an extremely high molecular weight, resulting in exceptional wear resistance.
  • Excellent shock absorption: They offer remarkable shock absorption and impact resistance.
  • Chemical resistance: PE 1000 is resistant to a wide range of chemicals.
  • Low coefficient of friction:
    Low friction properties make PE 1000 ideal for applications with high sliding requirements.

Applications:

  • Conveyor belt gliders, sliding strips for bulk goods, storage floors in material processing plants, high-performance applications in mining and the bulk goods industry.

Polyethylene sheets in PE 300, PE 500 and PE 1000 offer solutions ranging from high strength to extreme wear resistance.
Their versatile properties make them preferred materials in various branches of industry.

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Sheets PE 300 PE 500 PE 1000 pressed or extruded

Polyethylene (PE) 300

is a form of polyethylene that is characterized by certain properties. It is part of the polyolefin family and is often used for various applications.

Properties of PE 300:

  • Good mechanical strength:

    PE 300 shows good mechanical strength, making it suitable for applications with moderate to light mechanical loads


  • High toughness:


    The material is tough and exhibits high impact strength, making it resistant to shocks and impacts.

  • Chemical resistance:

    PE 300 is resistant to many chemicals, which makes it attractive for use in various industrial environments.

  • Low water absorption:

    PE 300 absorbs only small amounts of water, resulting in low moisture absorption

  • Good insulating properties:

    Like most types of polyethylene, PE 300 is also a good insulator, which makes it interesting for applications in the electrical industry

  • Lightweight:
    PE 300 is lightweight compared to many other materials, which makes it easy to handle.

Applications of PE 300:

PE 300 is used in various industries for specific applications, including:

  • Mechanical engineering:
    Components for machinery and equipment, especially where good mechanical strength and impact resistance are required.

  • Container construction:
    PE 300 can be used for the manufacture of containers, tanks and other storage items.

  • Construction:
    Components for construction, especially where a combination of strength and toughness is required.

  • packaging industry:
    PE 300 can be used for packaging materials when a certain impact strength is required.

PE 300 is a common choice due to its balanced mechanical properties and versatility in various applications.
It is particularly suitable for applications where moderate mechanical loads occur and toughness is required at the same time.

Polyethylene (PE) 500

is a form of polyethylene characterized by its special properties, including good mechanical strength and toughness.
PE 500 belongs to the so-called high molecular weight polyethylenes.

Properties of PE 500:

  • Mechanical strength:

    PE 500 has good mechanical strength, which makes it suitable for applications with moderate mechanical loads.

  • Toughness:

    The material is tough and exhibits high impact strength, making it resistant to shocks and impacts.

  • Good chemical resistance:

    PE 500 is resistant to many chemicals, which makes it attractive for use in various industrial environments.

  • Good insulating properties:

    Like most types of polyethylene, PE 500 is also a good insulator, which makes it interesting for applications in the electrical industry.

  • Low water absorption:

    PE 500 absorbs only small amounts of water, resulting in low moisture absorption.

  • Lightweight:

    PE 500 is lightweight compared to many other materials, which makes it easy to handle.

Applications of PE 500:

PE 500 is used in various industries for specific applications, including:

  • Conveyor technology:
    slideways, rails and conveyor belts due to its good sliding properties and toughness.

  • Agriculture:
    Parts for agricultural machinery and equipment that are subject to moderate mechanical loads.

  • Construction:
    Components for construction, especially where good impact strength is required.

  • Food industry:
    Due to its harmlessness and chemical resistance, PE 500 can be used for certain applications in the food industry.

PE 500 is a popular choice in various applications due to its balanced mechanical properties. It is particularly suitable for situations where good strength, toughness and chemical resistance are required.

Polyethylene (PE) 1000

is a special form of polyethylene that is characterized by its particularly high molecular weight distribution and the resulting excellent wear resistance. PE 1000 is often also referred to as high molecular weight polyethylene (HMPE). Here is a description for PE 1000:

Properties of PE 1000:

  • High wear resistance:
    PE 1000 is characterized by exceptionally high wear resistance, which makes it particularly suitable for applications with abrasive wear.

  • Low friction:
    Due to its low friction properties, PE 1000 is well suited for sliding applications where a low-friction surface is important.

  • High impact resistance:
    Despite its high hardness, PE 1000 has good impact resistance.

  • Chemical resistance:
    PE 1000 is resistant to many chemicals, which makes it attractive for use in various industrial environments.

  • Good insulation properties:
    Polyethylene is a good electrical insulator, which makes PE 1000 interesting for applications in the electrical industry.

  • Lightweight:
    PE 1000 is lightweight compared to metals, which makes it easier to handle and use.

Applications of PE 1000:

PE 1000 is used in various industries for specific applications, including:

  • Material transportation:
    conveyor systems, slideways and conveyor belts due to its wear resistance.

  • Mining:
    Wear parts, bunker linings and mudguards due to its high abrasion resistance.

  • Agriculture:
    Components for agricultural machinery and equipment that are subject to high wear.

  • chemical industry:
    tanks, pipelines and components due to its chemical resistance.

  • Electrical industry:
    insulators, guide rails and slideways due to its good electrical insulation properties.

Due to its outstanding wear resistance, PE 1000 is a preferred material in applications where high mechanical loads and abrasion can occur.