LLDPE Injection Molding
LLDPE is a thermoplastic resin with excellent flexibility and impact resistance
LLDPE, linear low-density polyethylene, is a thermoplastic material that offers excellent environmental-stress-crack resistance (ESCR) and good processibility.
Key benefits
- Flexibility, even at low temperatures
- Impact resistance
- Puncture resistance
LLDPE Material Properties
| Tensile Strength |
Tensile Elongation (Break) | Tensile Impact Strength | Flexural Modulus | Shore D Hardness | Data Sheet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Method | ASTM D638 | ASTM D638 | ASTM D1822 | ASTM 790B | ASTM D2240 | |
| Dowlex 2517 |
Yield: 1,400 psi |
Yield: 3.0% |
190 ft-lb/in2 | 34,000 psi | 45 | VIEW PDF |
LDPE Applications
Molded LDPE parts are often used for lids, containers, caps, tubing, pipes, and other consumer products.
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