Materials and applications – polyethylene

What kind of plastic can be used for chopping boards and similar applications?

  • Polyethylene is commonly used in the food industry. Of the available polyethylene types, PE500 is the most suitable for use in chopping boards. It is in common use in restaurants, industrial kitchens and abattoirs.

Which material is suitable for use in shooting pads?

  • Polyethylene (PE) is a wear-resistant material that can withstand low temperatures. It is used in Central Europe for producing artificial ice.

Which material is suitable for use in sump guards?

  • Because of its excellent weather- and wear-resistance properties, PE300 is suitable for this purpose. It can be bent and welded.

Which material can be used as sledge sliders?

  • Because of its excellent weather- and wear-resistance properties, PE300 is suitable for this purpose. It is suitable for welding and bending.

What are PE300, PE500, PE1000 and PE1000 reg used for?

  • PE300 is suitable for applications with light wear and tear (e.g. sump guards)

  • PE500 is used for chopping boards and other food industry applications

  • PE1000 and PE1000 reg are used in applications subject to higher levels of wear (e.g. slide rails in the wood processing industry)