CNC PE (Polyethylene)
CNC mechanical machining and production of finished machined customized components in Polyethylene (PE) parts
Polyethylene, a thermoplastic polymer with high chemical, electrical and thermal properties, is able to withstand different environmental conditions and has a variety of uses across different industrial fields.
Polyethylene (PE) is widely used in many industrial, food and consumer applications due to its characteristics.
POLYETHYLENE PROCESSING (Milling – Turning - Broaching)
Polyethylene is widely known for its high chemical resistance and ability to absorb a minimum amount of water. The resistance to water, salt solutions, acids, alkalis, alcohol and gasoline makes it a popular choice for fuel oil containers and tanks production.
PE physiologically harmless, tasteless and odorless properties make it suitable for use in the food industry. It is easy to weld with traditional welding systems, but it can be challenging in gluing and decorating processing due to its non-polarity and low adhesive properties.
Printing, painting or gluing PE surfaces requires plasma oxidizing pretreatment with luminescent discharge, oxidizing flame, ozone or a chromic acid solution. PE machining requires careful attention to prevent it from overheating.
In short, Polyethylene is a material that is both versatile and durable, used in many industrial, food and consumer applications. Its properties make it a popular choice for the production of containers, tanks and plastic products.
Its properties and possibility to be easily recycled make it a popular choice for many companies searching for sustainable materials with low environmental impact.
Polyethylene has a wide range of variations, including:
- LDPE(Low-Density Polyethylene)
- HDPE(High-Density Polyethylene)
- LLDPE(Linear Low-Density Polyethylene).
Each of these variations has specific properties. For example, LDPE is flexible and impact resistant, while HDPE is rigid and wear resistant.
Polyethylene (PE) Properties
- High chemical resistance
- Reduced water absorption
- Outstanding electric properties
- Low specific weight
- Suitable for use in a wide range of temperatures, from -40°C up to +80°C
- Resistance to salt solutions, acids, alkalis, alcohol and gasoline
- Water resistance
- Insolubility in any organic solvents at temperatures below 60°C
- Odorless, tasteless and physiologically harmless material
- Suitable for use in food industry
- Easy to weld with traditional welding systems
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We also perform mechanical machining on other thermoplastic materials
PE – Polyethylene fields of application
Due to its resistance, lightness and ease of processing, polyethylene (PE) is a thermoplastic material used in many mechanical processing applications.
Due to its light weight and ease of shaping and cutting, PE is an easy material to work with. Conventional tools like milling machines, lathes, hacksaws and drills can be used to process it, with particular attention to the processing conditions in order to prevent the material from overheating.
MECHANICAL INDUSTRY
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is commonly used in the production of mechanical parts, pipes, panels and boxes. Its abrasion and tensile resistance properties make it a suitable material for applications requiring high strength and durability, like bearings, gears and guides.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS INDUSTRY
Polyethylene electrical insulating properties make it a popular choice for producing electrical components, such as insulation components.
FOOD INDUSTRY
Physiologically inert, it is approved for food contact by the most important standards organizations and is widely used for components in food machines and liquid food pumps. PE is also easily recyclable, contributing to the environmental sustainability of the food industry.
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
HDPE is commonly used for the production of tanks, pipes and process equipment exposed to acids, alkalis and other aggressive chemicals. Its resistance to oxidation, sunlight and weathering makes it an ideal material for outdoor installation.
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Polyethylene is widely used in the automotive industry due to its strength, lightweight, and ability to reduce noise and vibration. It is commonly used in the production of fuel tanks and pipes, coolant pipes, engine oil pipes, compressed air pipes and other parts of the fuel and lubricant system as well as in the production of air conditioning systems parts, panel coatings, interior coatings, mudguards and other components.
