Semi-finished products made of polyethylene (PE 100 and PE 100-RC) are characterized by high toughness and very good chemical resistance, and can be used from -40 °C to +60 °C.
Other characteristics of semi-finished products made of PE 100 and PE 100-RC include the following:

• good resistance to wear
• very good electrical insulation
• high vibration damping

For decades now, semi-finished products made of PE 100 and PE 100-RC black have proven to be reliable when used outdoors. The addition of special carbon black types (approx. 2 %) ensures light and weather resistance. Semi-finished products made of PE 100 and PE 100-RC black are unaffected by natural UV radiation.

Electrically conductive polyethylene (HDPE-el ESD) is a material that conducts electrical charges, because conductive particles (carbon black) have been added to it. Semi-finished products made of this special material have integrated stabilisers that counteract the effects of natural UV light and are therefore also suitable for outdoor applications. Due to their special electrical properties, these semi-finished products are particularly well suited to transporting highly flammable media or dusts. HDPE-el ESD can also be used in areas where sparking from electrostatic charging needs to be prevented due to explosion protection requirements.

To comply with purity requirements, AGRU offers sheets made of natural HDPE as well.