Polyethylene

Polyethylene

PE

Three Main PE Grades: HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE

  1. HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) With high crystallinity and rigid molecular structure, HDPE brings high stiffness, great tensile strength, superior heat resistance and excellent chemical resistance, while its low-temperature toughness is moderate. Ideal applications: Hard plastic bottles, chemical barrels, water supply pipes, injection-molded crates, garbage bins, geomembranes and rigid industrial containers.

  2. LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) Low crystallinity gives LDPE prominent softness, high transparency, good flexibility and great melt flowability. It features outstanding ductility and excellent sealing performance. Ideal applications: Transparent packaging films, squeeze tubes, plastic wraps, flexible packaging bags, insulating coatings and small flexible injection parts.

  3. LLDPE (Linear Low Density Polyethylene) With linear molecular structure and evenly distributed short branches, LLDPE combines the flexibility of LDPE and the strength of HDPE, offering extraordinary puncture resistance, tear resistance and low-temperature impact performance. Ideal applications: Stretch wrap films, heavy-duty shipping bags, agricultural mulch films, modified blending materials, waterproof membranes and tough flexible packaging.

Characteristics and Properties

  • Remarkable inertness against most acids, alkalis and chemical reagents
  • Excellent low-temperature toughness to stay intact under freezing environments
  • Ultra-low density for lightweight finished products
  • Reliable tensile strength matched to each specific grade
  • Flexible texture with outstanding tear and puncture resistance (especially LLDPE)
  • Near-zero water absorption to sustain dimensional stability
  • Highly versatile and smooth processing for all mainstream molding methods

Applications

  • Packaging industry: Plastic bottles, flexible films, food bags, squeeze containers and sealed packaging
  • Agricultural field: Mulch films, irrigation pipes, greenhouse films and farm storage bags
  • Construction industry: Waterproof geomembranes, drainage pipes and anti-seepage materials
  • Daily necessities: Household storage boxes, cleaning containers, disposable kitchen supplies
  • Industrial usage: Chemical storage drums, wire insulation and rigid industrial vessels
  • Logistics & transportation: Stretch wrapping films, heavy-duty transport packaging bags