Polyethylene
The widest-used thermoplastic we carry. Density is what separates the four sub-families, and density is what decides whether a grade will hold pressure, stretch on a wrapper, or survive a blow-moulding cycle.
Four densities, four different jobs
Polyethylene is specified by density and melt flow before anything else. HDPE gives stiffness and pressure rating, which is why it dominates pipe and rigid containers. LDPE gives softness, clarity and seal strength for film. LLDPE adds puncture and tear resistance to thin film. MDPE sits between the two and is the usual choice for gas distribution pipe.
We carry all four from established producers, in the grades that actually move: pipe resins in PE 80 and PE 100 classes, film grades for blown and cast lines, and injection grades for caps, crates and housewares.
- HDPE and MDPE pipe resins supplied against PE 80 and PE 100 classification.
- Film grades selected on melt index and dart impact, not on price alone.
- Sample quantities available before a full container commitment.
Polyethylene types we supply
Each page lists the complete grade range we hold or can source to order.
High density polyethylene. Stiff, pressure-rated and chemically resistant, and the resin behind water and gas pipe, jerry cans, crates and industrial containers.
- Pipe grades in PE 80 and PE 100 classes
- Blow-moulding and injection grades
- UV-stabilised grades for outdoor service
Low density polyethylene. Soft, clear and easy to seal, with the flexibility that shrink film, liners and lamination layers depend on.
- Blown and cast film grades
- Heavy-duty shrink and liner grades
- Extrusion coating and lamination grades
Linear low density polyethylene. Where LDPE gives clarity, LLDPE gives strength: puncture resistance, tear strength and the ability to run film thinner.
- Stretch and cling film grades
- Heavy-duty sack and liner grades
- Rotomoulding grades
Medium density polyethylene. A deliberate compromise between HDPE stiffness and LDPE stress-crack resistance, which is what buried gas pipe needs.
- Gas distribution pipe grades
- Film and shrink grades
- Yellow and black compounded options
Where polyethylene is used
Almost every polyethylene enquiry we receive falls into packaging, pipe or moulded goods. Tell us the process and the end use and the grade shortlist usually writes itself.
- Water, gas and irrigation pipe
- Blown and cast film for packaging
- Stretch wrap and shrink film
- Jerry cans, drums and IBC liners
- Crates, pallets and material handling
- Caps, closures and injection parts
- Geomembrane and pond lining sheet
- Cable insulation and jacketing
Need a polyethylene grade matched to your line?
Send us the process, the output rate and the grade you are running now. We will come back with the closest equivalents we can supply, with data sheets attached.