Polyethylene
Polyethylene is the most popular resin among the materials used for plastic molding and it has following advantages in general.
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1.Polyethylene comes in a variety of forms from high density to low density types, which allows for selecting the appropriate type of polyethylene according to the intended application.
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2.Polyethylene has a low specific gravity(0.91～0.97g/㎤) and is lighter than water, which allows for making exceptionally light-weight products. Nitrogen gas containing resin in structural foam injection molding allows for creating even lighter weight products.
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3.Polyethylene is excellent particularly in moldability and this is why we use it in our rotational molding, large-size blow molding, and structural foam injection molding processes.
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4.It can be used in a wide range of applications because of its superior mechanical strength.
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5.Polyethylene has heat-resistant properties and shows excellent mechanical strength especially at low temperatures. (Dailite's rectangular containers, round containers, and lorry tanks can be used at temperatures ranging from −20℃ to 40℃.)
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6.Polyethylene has an extremely low water absorption rate making it ideal for use in rainwater storage tanks or tanks used for water storage and wastewater treatment.
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7.Polyethylene has excellent electric insulation, making it a great choice for applications that require insulating properties.
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8.Hygienic and nontoxic, polyethylene is a perfect material to use with foods. Our food-grade products have received a certificate of validation from the Japan Hygienic Olefin and Styrene Plastics Association.
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9.Polyethylene offers excellent chemical resistance and is widely used in tanks for various chemical liquids, such as acids and alkalis.
*Excluding agricaltural and fishery products.such as rectangular/round containers and lorry tanks. -
10.Polyethylene containing carbon black has excellent UV resistance than other resins, making it appropriate for use in outdoor applications.
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