Polyethylene

HDPE - High Density Polyethylene

  • Maximum temperature: 150° F (66° C) - short duration; 130° F (54° C) - long duration
  • Inherent lubricity
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Hardest and stiffest version of PE
  • More resilient than LDPE
  • Resistant to sunlight and UV attack
  • Tensile strength: 3,200 - 4,500 psi

MDPE - Medium Density Polyethylene

  • Maximum temperature: 150° F (66° C) - short duration; 130° F (54° C) - long duration
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Inherent lubricity
  • Tensile strength: 1,900 - 4,500 psi
  • Other properties are between LDPE and HDPE

LDPE - Low Density Polyethylene

  • Maximum temperature: 150° F (66° C) - short duration; 130° F (54° C) - long duration
  • Inherent lubricity
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Softest and most flexible version of PE
  • High elongation giving it excellent impact strength
  • Tensile strength: 1,200 - 4,000 psi
  • EVA available as a Lay-Flat

Zeus Capabilities

  • Tubing
  • Dual-Tube™
  • Special Shapes
  • Lay-Flat Tubing

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