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Polyethylene

Delaney manufacturing produces components in the following types of polyethylene:

  • LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene)
  • LLDPE (Linear Low Density Polyethylene)
  • HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)
  • Properties and benefits of LDPE, LLDPE and HDPE are:

Type of Polyethylene

Advantages

LDPE

High Degree of Ductility

Good Tensile Strength

Excellent Resistance to Alcohols, Bases and Acids

LLDPE

Extremely Tough

Very Flexible

Relatively Transparent

Higher Tensile Strength than LDPE

HDPE

High Tensile Strength

Lightweight

Excellent Durability

Corrosion and Chemical Resistant

Excellent Impact Resistance

Complies with USDA/FDA food handling guidelines (when natural color HDPE is used)

Low Moisture Absorption

 

LDPE, LLDPE and HDPE are used in a wide range of industries and products, including:

Type of Polyethylene

Products/Industries

LDPE

Lab Equipment – Tubing, Small Tanks, Wash Bottles, Pipette Washing Equipment, Trays and Containers, Bags

Food Storage – Trays and Containers, Bags

LLDPE

Industrial Packaging

Food Packaging

Cable Covering

Toys, Buckets

Pipe

HDPE

Medical – Prosthetics, Orthotics

Industrial – Material Handling Components, Tanks, Water Storage, Water Pipes

Chain Guides

Consumer – Garbage Containers, Food Containers

 Whether your thermoplastic product requires LDPE, LLDPE or HDPE polyethylene, the experienced staff here at Delaney Manufacturing can meet and exceed your needs.