FAQ's Helpcenter LDPE/PP
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polyethylen (PE) ?
Polyethylene (PE) is one of the most widely used plastics in the world and belongs to the group of polyolefins. It is produced by the polymerization of ethylene (ethene) and is used in an enormous var...

What is LLDPE (Linear Low Density Polyethylen) ?
LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene) is a versatile polyethylene with a predominantly linear molecular structure and a relatively small number of short-chain branches. The abbreviation LLD stands f...

What is LDPE (Low Density Polyethylen) ?
LDPE stands for Low-Density Polyethylene, a versatile thermoplastic polymer widely used in the plastics and packaging industries. It is characterized by its highly branched molecular structure, which ...

What does food safe mean ?
Packaging described as food safe, food-grade or suitable for food contact is intended for use in contact with food under specified conditions. Such materials must meet the applicable legal requirement...

What is UV resistance for PE ?
In general, polyethylene (PE) is sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Prolonged exposure to sunlight, particularly in combination with atmospheric oxygen, can cause the material to age, become bri...

What is surface resistance of PE ?
The surface resistance of polyethylene (PE) is an important electrical property that describes how strongly the surface of the material resists the flow of electric current. It is particularly relevan...

What is the oxygen permeability of PE ?
Oxygen permeability is one of the key parameters used to evaluate the protective performance of packaging materials. Oxygen can contribute to oxidation processes, which may affect the colour, flavour,...

What is the water vapor permeability of PE ?
Water vapor permeability is an important physical property of films, coatings and other materials. It describes the ability of water vapor to pass through a material as a result of a difference in wat...

What is Polypropylene (PP) ?
Polypropylene (PP) is a versatile thermoplastic polymer widely used in the plastics industry and in numerous everyday applications. It belongs to the polyolefin family, alongside polyethylene (PE), an...

What is MDPE (Medium Density Polyethylen) ?
MDPE stands for Medium-Density Polyethylene, a versatile thermoplastic material widely used in the packaging industry and in various industrial applications. With a typical density ranging from approx...

What types of plastic are there ?
Plastics are versatile materials used in almost every area of modern life, from packaging and consumer goods to automotive components, medical devices and industrial applications. Their wide range of ...

How are the dimensions of a shrink hood determined ?
Choosing the correct shrink hood dimensions is essential to ensure reliable packaging, secure load protection and an efficient shrink-wrapping process. A shrink hood that is too small may not cover th...

What is HDPE (High Density Polyethylen) ?
HDPE stands for High-Density Polyethylene, a thermoplastic polymer widely used in the plastics industry due to its high strength, stiffness, durability and chemical resistance. It is characterized by ...

Is polyethylene recyclable?
Yes. Polyethylene (PE) is a thermoplastic material that can be recycled through established mechanical recycling processes. Because PE can be melted and reprocessed, it is widely used in recycling sys...

Why has polyethylene become so expensive ?
As a plastic packaging buyer, you've probably noticed the skyrocketing price increases and raw material shortages. Since the year 2000, the prices for polyethylene, the basic material for LDPE, MDPE a...

What is antistatic ?
Most conventional plastics, including polyethylene (PE), have a high electrical surface resistance. As a result, they tend to accumulate electrostatic charges when subjected to friction, separation, c...

What is rLDPE ?
rLDPE stands for recycled Low-Density Polyethylene. It is a recycled thermoplastic material obtained from previously processed LDPE products or production waste. Through recycling and reprocessing, us...

What is the material resistance of LDPE/PP ?
The chemical resistance of plastic materials is an important factor when selecting suitable packaging, containers, pipes and industrial components. Depending on the substance being stored or transport...

What is Masterbatch ?
The term masterbatch refers to concentrated plastic additives in the form of granules. Masterbatches are also commonly described as polymer-bound additives or additive concentrates.
A masterbatch consi...

What production tolerances are there ?
Why Are Manufacturing Tolerances Necessary for Plastic Films?
Plastic films are manufactured using highly controlled extrusion processes and modern production monitoring systems. Nevertheless, minor di...

Biofilm - A solution for the future ?
As a manufacturer and supplier of plastic packaging, we are very aware of our responsibility when it comes to sustainability and environmental protection. We are constantly looking for sustainable alt...
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