Polyethylene Fabricators
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The team at JC Finley are polyethylene fabricators specializing in polyethylene machining, polyethylene fabrication, and polyethylene distribution. As a polyethylene fabricator and polyethylene manufacturing company, we’ve been providing quality and specialized service to all of our customers in need of polyethylene plastic. Not sure where to begin? Contact our team to get started. As our saying goes, if you can dream it, JC Finley can make it.
Polyethylene Attributes
Characteristics of JC Finley polyethylene depend greatly on which type of polyethylene you’re referencing. LDPE, for instance, is flexible and light (but relatively fragile) while HDPE is stronger and more resilient to impacts and weighs substantially more. Generally, however, polyethylene is an excellent thermoplastic that can be thermoformed relatively easily. It is versatile and not that expensive compared to similar plastics (polypropylene for example). HDPE has great fatigue and wear resistance and can withstand most abrasive solvents. Polyethylene has a low coefficient of friction and is an excellent choice for applications in or near water.
Polyethylene Description
Polyethylene, or “PE”, is the most widely produced thermoplastic organic polymer plastics in the world. More than 100 million tons of PE are produced each year, accounting for roughly 34 percent of the entire plastics market. Take a look around and you’re likely to find several polyethylene products within arms reach. Polyethylene is made up of chains of the ethylene monomer (hence the name, “polyethylene”).
Under the JC Finley polyethylene umbrella are many different types including low-density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW). Each boasts different characteristics (namely flexibility and tensile strength) and can be used in various applications depending on durability needs. For instance, LDPE is extremely light and flexible, but not very strong (think grocery shopping bags), whereas HDPE is much more rigid and durable, but weighs considerably more (think plastic garbage cans). UHMW is substantially stronger and can be used in high-performance settings and even bulletproof vests! In addition to sturdiness, more dense polyethylenes will have higher resistance to heat.
Regarding JC Finley polyethylene fabrication, rigid polyethylene is remarkably sturdy relative to its size and can be converted fairly easily. Because of this, polyethylene machining and polyethylene fabricating can both be done with relative ease for professional polyethylene fabricators. In terms of polyethylene distribution and sales, the material is generally sold in cut to size sheets, rods, and bars of varying thicknesses. For more on polyethylene fabrication applications, contact the JC Finley team.
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