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Material: LDPE - Low Density Polyethylene

LDPE is easily cut, formed, vac-formed and fabricated. It has high impact strength, low coefficient of friction and is flexible with a soft surface. Very versatile material.

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Technical Specification
Property Test Method Units Value
Colour--Natural/Black
DensityISO 1183g/cm30.93
Melt Index MFR 190/2.16IS0 1133g/10min1.9
Yield StressISO 527 : 50mm/minN/mm²9
Elongation at yield StressISO 527 : 50mm/min%250
Breaking stressISO 527 : 50mm/minN/mm²13
Elongation at breakISO 527 : 50mm/min%600
Elastic modulusISO 527N/mm²250
Ball indentation hardness : 30 sec value ISO 2039-1N/mm²49
Shore Hardness D : 3 sec valueISO 868-48
Shore Hardness D : 15 sec valueISO 868-46
Vicat Softening Point VSTISO 306/B°c60
Crystalline melting rangeISO 3146°c112
Linear thermal expansion coefficient (23-80°c)DIN 53752k-12 x 10-4
Thermal ConductivityDIN 52612W/(K.m)0.4
Volume resistivityVDE 0303/3Ohm/cm1016
Surface resistivity dryVDE 0303/3Ohm1013
 

Availability:

Sheets,2440 X 1220mm, 1.5-9mm thick

Applications:

Because of the versatility of LDPE it is extensively used in the food and drinks industry, clothing/leisure industry and the packaging industry.
The data shown are typical values and are not intended to represent specifications. Their aim is to guide the user toward a material choice. Not all material sizes shown within the availability programme of this data sheet are available as standard. Please contact ABG Rubber and Plastics Ltd for further details.
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