PE (Poly Ethylene)
Signature Plastics extrudes custom PE profiles for applications where moisture resistance, chemical resistance, and durability are required in a simple, cost-effective material. Polyethylene is commonly selected when a profile needs to perform reliably in wet, dirty, or chemically exposed environments without cosmetic or structural demands.
PE extrusions are used across industrial, material handling, and protective applications where function and longevity matter more than appearance.
What is PE (Poly Ethylene)?
Polyethylene is a widely used thermoplastic material known for its resistance to moisture and chemicals. In extrusion, PE is used for profiles that need to perform in contact with water, cleaning agents, or other substances that may degrade more rigid or brittle plastics.
PE is available in multiple density grades, including LDPE and HDPE, which are selected based on flexibility, toughness, and impact requirements.
Typical PE Applications
PE is commonly specified for extruded profiles used in functional and protective roles. Applications include:
- Protective covers and guards
- Liners and barriers
- Guides and wear-facing profiles
- Utility and industrial profiles
- Packaging and handling profiles
- Profiles used in wet or washdown environments
Many PE profiles are cut, machined, or assembled after extrusion to meet installation or system requirements.
Advantages of Extruded PE
- Excellent resistance to moisture
- Resistant to many chemicals and cleaning agents
- Does not absorb water
- Performs well in wet or dirty environments
- Durable and long-lasting in service
- Cost-effective for functional profiles
PE is typically selected when a profile needs to resist moisture, chemicals, or environmental exposure, rather than provide stiffness, cosmetic finish, or elastic performance.
Materials
- ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
- PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)
- PE (Polyethylene)
- TPV (Thermoplastic Vulcanizate)
- TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer)
- PP (Poly Propylene)
- HDPE (High Density Poly Ethylene)
- LDPE (Low Density Poly Ethylene)
- PS (Poly Styrene)
- HIPS (High Impact Poly Styrene)
- EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acelate)
- PC (Polycarbonate)
- PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate)
- Customized Applications
