Selecting a polyethylene grade
PE300, PE500 and PE1000 differ mainly in molecular weight, which affects wear and impact behaviour.
Resources
Data sheets, downloads and selection guidance
Technical documentation is available on request. Design values should always be taken from the supplier data sheet for the specific grade.
- 10 grades
- Data sheets
- Brochure
- On request
- Guides
- Machining
- Support
- Material selection
Data sheets
Material documentation
Request the data sheet for any stocked grade. Documents will be linked here once supplied by Steelplast.
PE300
PE-HD High Density Polyethylene
Data sheet on request
PE500
PE-HMW High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
Data sheet on request
PE1000
PE-UHMW Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
Data sheet on request
PA6
Nylon PA 6
Data sheet on request
PA66
Nylon PA 66
Data sheet on request
PA-OIL
Oil-Filled Nylon
Data sheet on request
POM-C
Ertacetal POM-C
Data sheet on request
PET
Ertalyte PET
Data sheet on request
PP
Polypropylene
Data sheet on request
PTFE
PTFE / Teflon
Data sheet on request
Downloads
Documents listed by Steelplast
These documents appear in the downloads section of the current website. Files should be supplied so they can be linked here.
- Credit application
- Flex-Line® installation manual
- Outrigger pad brochure
- B-BBEE Level 4 certificate
- Licharz distributor certificate
- Steelplast products brochure
- Micron plastic brochure
- Polypropylene dowels brochure
- Terms and conditions of sale
Technical data sheets listed
- POM / Ertacetal
- Nylon cast PA6G
- PET / Ertalyte
- Nylon PA66
- Nylon PA6
- Oil-filled nylon
- HDPE / PE300
- HMWPE / PE500
- UHMW-PE / PE1000
- PTFE / Teflon
- Polypropylene
Machining & outrigger articles
- 10 Essential Tips for Using Outrigger Pads
- Elevate Your Projects with Top-Notch Outrigger Pads
- Unlocking the Secrets of Outrigger Pads: A Comprehensive Guide
- Machining Guidelines Ch.1 — Machining of Thermoplastics
- Machining Guidelines Ch.2 — Sawing and Machining Parameters
- Machining Guidelines Ch.3 — Post-Machining and Conditioning
- Machining Guidelines Ch.4 — Tempering
Guidance
Choosing the right material
Sheet or rod?
Sheet lines bunkers, silos and chutes, or is machined into wear strips and pads. Rod is machined into pulleys, bushes and washers.
Replacing metal components
Engineering plastics can offer advantages over steel in sliding, wear and corrosion duties. Discuss the application before switching material.
Food-contact applications
HDPE cutting boards are supplied in FDA-approved material. Confirm the grade required for your process before ordering.
To verify before launch: the current website lists an information brochure, downloads and a gallery. Those files should be supplied so they can be linked from this page.
Material selection
Need the Right Material for Your Application?
Speak to Steelplast about material selection, availability and custom machining.