PE granules are a flexible plastic product with many outstanding features and are used in life and production. In the following article, TAELIM will provide basic information about this material with outstanding properties for you to understand.
What is PE granule?
PE (Polyethylene) is a flexible, durable, crystalline plastic, usually transparent white in color. PE plastic is notable for its properties such as good electrical insulation, high strength and heat resistance, and water resistance.
Thanks to its safety for users, PE plastic beads are widely used in many fields. They are often used to produce plastic products such as gloves, shrink film, and especially packaging. Products made from PE beads can be easily identified by their sensory characteristics: transparent surface with a slight opacity, glossy and a certain flexibility.
Characteristics of PE plastic beads
This type of plastic has distinct characteristics that you can easily see with the naked eye. At the same time, they also have many easily recognizable etched characteristics, specifically as follows:
- PE (Polyethylene) plastic is a transparent plastic with a slight opacity, glossy surface and flexible properties.
- PE granules are notable for their good water resistance, however, they are not resistant to grease and do not prevent gas permeation.
- With a high melting point of up to 230 degrees Celsius, PE plastic can withstand this temperature for a short time, but should not be exposed to high temperatures for a long time.
- PE plastic has electrical and thermal insulation properties, but contact with cleaning chemicals should be limited to avoid damaging the material.
PE plastic granules
Currently, PE plastic is divided into two main types, which are virgin and recycled plastic, with many different characteristics, specifically as follows:
Virgin PE granules
Virgin PE resins are extracted from petroleum and have a transparent white crystalline structure. They are flexible, colorless, odorless and non-toxic, making them an ideal choice for many applications.
Common applications of virgin PE plastic beads include the production of food packaging, clothing, medical equipment, and electronic products... At the same time, this plastic bead is also widely used in daily life to create essential items.
Recycled PE plastic granules
Recycled PE pellets are products obtained from recycling virgin PE pellets or from other recycled sources. The recycling process includes collection, sorting and treatment to remove impurities. Therefore, recycled PE pellets often have inconsistent color and are less pure than virgin PE pellets. However, recycled PE pellets are still popular due to their lower cost compared to virgin plastic, although their flexibility may decrease after each recycling.
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Should we use PE plastic beads?
To decide whether to use PE plastic pellets or not, we first need to consider the advantages and disadvantages of this type of plastic, which are specifically shared below.
Advantages of PE granules
Widely used in life and production, this type of plastic has many outstanding characteristics as follows:
- Flexible and tough: PE plastic beads are flexible, light and durable, and can be reused many times.
- Non-toxic: PE is a type of plastic that does not contain toxic substances, ensuring safety for health.
- Water and moisture resistance: They are very water and moisture resistant.
- Strength and heat resistance: PE plastic beads have good strength and heat resistance, maintaining flexibility even at temperatures as low as -58°C.
- Non-conductive: PE plastic beads are non-conductive, safe for contact with electrical equipment.
- Low cost: The cost of PE plastic granules is lower than many other types of plastic, helping to save production costs.
- Easy to extrude and weld: With low welding temperature, PE resin is easy to extrude and process efficiently.
Disadvantages of PE granules
Besides the outstanding features mentioned above, this type of plastic also has some limitations, specifically:
- Usually opaque in color, not transparent like some other types of plastic.
- The permeability of PE resin to O2, CO2, N2 and grease is not high.
- No effective anti-odor ability.
- Although it can withstand temperatures up to 230°C, PE plastic beads can only withstand it for a short time.
- May swell and damage when exposed to essential oils or cleaning agents.
Common applications of PE granules
With many outstanding features shared above, this product is widely applied in many manufacturing industries, specifically as follows:
- PE resin is widely used in blown film production.
- Suitable for making plastic packaging and nylon bags.
- Used for the production of shrink film and stretch film.
- PE plastic is the main raw material in the production of bottles and other items.
Notes when using PE plastic
Although used in many manufacturing industries, for PE plastic products used for packaging and containing food, the following should be noted to ensure safety:
- Wipe off dirt and grease on PE plastic box with paper towel, then wash with dishwashing liquid.
- Do not use PE plastic containers in the microwave or overheat food.
- PE plastic beads easily absorb odors, so PE bottles should not be used in environments containing odor-causing substances.
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PE plastic pellets are considered one of the most popular types of plastic thanks to their convenience, reasonable price and safety. However, the choice between virgin and recycled plastic pellets will depend on the specific needs and applications of each business. Hopefully, with the above sharing, you have a better understanding of this type of plastic and choose the right product.
TAELIM International Transport Company Limited
With the desire to support the development of the plastic industry by providing high quality plastic pellets and services. Taelim Plastic is one of the Vietnamese plastic companies with many years of experience, with a long history of development, specializing in the production, trading, import and export of recycled pellets. By applying advanced technology, meeting European standards with a strict process, we ensure to bring customers the best products and services.
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