The ethylene molecules come primarily from US natural gas resources, and the resulting plastic is as versatile as it is durable, being used in a variety of applications. HDPE is made by stringing together ethylene molecules, hence the name polyethylene. Now it’s one of the most widely used types of plastic available.īut what exactly is it and why should you consider using HDPE in your next project? Read below to find out. Since the 1950s, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) has soared in popularity in the US, although it first started in the UK about two decades earlier. With their superior scratch resistance, stiffness, and UV packages, our HDPE products are ideal for a wide range of applications, from outdoor cabinetry, to POP displays, signage and more.When choosing materials for your next project, you certainly have plenty of options. Unlike wood or metal alternatives, our products will not rust, corrode, rot, delaminate, or splinter. Whether you are looking for rich designer shades or the toughness of HDPE with the brilliance of metal, our product has superior performance. VYCOM'S Designboard family of materials provides a new, trend-setting addition to our color and texture palette. Still FDA and USDA approved with UV Additive.Will not delaminate, chip, rot, or swell.KEY MATERIAL BENEFITS OF MARINE STARBOARD: Marine grade and non-marine grade outdoor cabinetry, furniture hatches, covers rails, trim, and components, decorative wood, metal replacement and many more.

Marine Grade - SEABOARD or StarBoard HDPE

Will Not Delaminate, Chip, Rot, or Swell.Core Color Different than Surface Color.Polycarve can be routed so that the core color becomes visible. It contains the same superior UV package as Playboard™. In this multi-colored HDPE material, the outside layers and the core are different colors. This superior UV stabilized HDPE material can be used indoors or outdoors, is easy to clean, and is resistant to vandalism and scratches. With the savings from replacement knives and the durability of our HDPE cutting boards, long term savings add up quick. Because of its unique molecular structure, cuts seal and become indiscernible. Knives stay sharp when cutting on HDPE material since it is a softer plastic material that takes much longer to dull the blade. The 'natural' bright white color is favored for its sanitary look. The textured and matte surface safely holds food in place without slipping. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) cutting boards are engineered for durability, low maintenance, and safety. Additionally, HDPE sheet is often extruded with a pebble finish and is used as a cutting board in a variety of industry markets such as meat packing, butchering, and more. Mechanically ground HDPE resins are used to rotationally mold large, complex shaped products such as fuel tanks, trash containers, dump carts, pallets, agricultural tanks, highway barriers and water and waste tanks for RVs. Values remain high when compared to those of many other thermoplastic materials, especially at low temperatures. Impact strength is slightly lower, as is to be expected in a stiffer material. Rigidity and tensile strength of the HDPE resins are considerably higher than those of the low and medium density materials. Borated HDPE offers radiation protection in nuclear facility applications.ĮPlastics® carries all sizes of High Density Polyethylene sheet up to 96' x 240' and can cut to size or machine with CNC routers to any desired shape. The material's durability makes it a perfect match for a variety of applications such as water tanks, chute linings, bottle/bottle cap production and numerous other industrial uses.

The material is also moisture, stain, and odor resistant, and is FDA approved for use in the food processing industry (mainly for cutting boards). High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) sheet is extremely strong against impact, abrasion resistant, and exhibits a low coefficient of friction.

High density polyethylene