PE – Polyethylene

PE: Riblene, Flexirene, Clearflex, Eraclene, Pharmalene, Hostalen, Lupolen, Hipten, Hiplex, Rigidex

Typical applications

High-density polyethylene (HDPE)

HDPE is tough, strong and resistant to chemicals.

• Packaging: bottles for milk, cleaning products, shampoos and creams.
• Utility equipment: garbage cans, recycling bins and compost bins.
• Pipelines: pipes for the distribution of drinking water, gas and sewage.
• Household products: kitchen cutting boards, plastic containers and buckets.

Low density polyethylene (LDPE)

LDPE is a very flexible, soft and transparent material.

• Foils: shopping bags, garbage bags and food packaging films.
• Compressible packaging: flexible bottles for honey, mustard or laboratory droppers.
• Coatings: waterproof layers on paper packaging for milk and juices (tetrapak).

Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE)

LLDPE is extremely tough and puncture resistant.

• Industrial packaging: stretch films for wrapping pallets.
• Agriculture: protective films for silage and soil covering (mulching).
• Toys: moving parts of toys and outdoor play equipment.

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)

This is a specialized, extremely durable, low-friction polyethylene.

• Medicine: components for artificial joints (hips, knees).
• Industry: silo linings, plain bearings and gears.
• Safety equipment: bulletproof vests and protective gloves.