HDPE Sheets

HDPE sheets offer a wide range of benefits including high-impact strength, durability and the ability to resist corrosion from weather, alcohols and acids. Acme Plastics offers HDPE Sheets in black and natural colors for boating, commercial kitchens, and other use cases. Shop from our custom-size or standard options below.
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What are HDPE Plastic Sheets?

HDPE is a strong, durable plastic that is able to withstand different kinds of weather, acids, alcohols, and impact, making it a popular choice across a wide variety of industries. Companies looking to improve their sustainability are also often turning to HDPE to fit their needs, since it is easy to recycle and reuse.

Are HDPE Sheets FDA Compliant?

HDPE Sheets are FDA compliant, making them a popular choice in commercial kitchens. They are dishwasher safe and easier to clean than other cutting board alternatives such as wood.

What are HDPE Sheets Used For?

HDPE sheets have a wide array of use cases including the following:

  • Marine and Boating
  • Storage (such as fuel tanks and storage sheds)
  • Piping Systems
  • Swimming Pools
  • Folding Chairs and Tables
  • FDA Approved Cutting Boards
  • Wood Alternative for Furniture

Are HDPE Sheets Flexible?

HDPE polymer chains are relatively linear and are closer together, resulting in a stiffer plastic when compared to LDPE. These same qualities make HDPE a strong and durable plastic, which is able to resist heavy impact.

Can You Glue HDPE Sheets?

Previously, HDPE needed to be melted in order to be fused together. With recent advances in technology, new epoxy-based glues have emerged that allow HDPE to be glued to other surfaces, such as PVC or steel. However, the instructions on the glue container must be followed, since the HDPE sheets needs to be prepared before the glue can successfully applied.

How strong are HDPE Sheets?

HDPE has a high strength to density ratio, making it a strong plastic, that is able to handle high-impact stress. It is also scratch resistant and able to withstand solvents, chemicals, and alcohols, making it an ideal plastic for various use cases.

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What are the benefits of HDPE sheets?

Here are many benefits of HDPE sheets:

  • High corrosion resistance - HDPE maintains its properties when in contact with chemicals.
  • Impact and friction resistance - HDPE can withstand high levels of impact and friction that traditional plastics can't.
  • Low water absorption - Compared to low-density plastics, HDPE's low water absorption characteristics make it ideal for outdoor and marine applications.
  • Food safe - Industry grade HDPE is FDA, NSF, and USDA approved as a food-safe material. It is a popular material used for cutting boards and liquid storage containers.
  • Sustainability - HDPE is recyclable and often recycled into garbage cans and outdoor furniture.

What size HDPE sheets do you offer?

Acme Plastics stocks HDPE sheets in 24" width x 48" lenght, 48" width x 48" length, and 48" width x 96" length sheets in 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" and 1" thicknesses.

Do you offer custom-size HDPE sheets?

We have a cut-to-size option for customers to buy custom-size HDPE sheets. Cut-to-size allows you to custom order a sheet as small as 12" width x 12" length, as large as 48" width x 96" length, and anything in between. Other options include radiused corners and drilled holes.

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