HDPE & UHMWPE
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) sheets and rods for heavy-duty industrial, marine, and food-processing applications.
HDPE & UHMWPE products
UHMWPE Rods
UHMWPE Rod – White (20mm to 300mm Diameter)
HDPE Sheet
Black & White HDPE Sheets (1.5mm – 60mm)
UHMWPE Sheet
UHMWPE Sheets – Black, Green, White & Blue (3mm to 100mm)Our UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) sheets are available in a wide range of thicknesses from 3mm up to 100mm and come in…
HDPE Rod – Black & Natural
HDPE Rod – Black & White (20mm to 400mm Ø, 1000mm Length) High-quality HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) rod available in black and white. Durable, impact-resistant, and easy to machine, making it…
Seaboard HDPE (Marine Plastic)
Seaboard® Marine HDPE – Designed for harsh marine environments, Seaboard Marine is a UV-stabilised high-density polyethylene sheet that resists saltwater, moisture, and sun exposure. Perfect for…
Yellow HDPE Sheet
Yellow HDPE sheets are available in thicknesses from 6 mm to 20 mm and come in a standard sheet size of 3000 mm × 1500 mm. Designed for industrial and mining applications, these sheets offer…
Playground HDPE Sheet
SIMONA® HDPE Playground Sheets are durable, UV-stabilised high-density polyethylene sheets designed for playground and outdoor recreational equipment. They offer excellent impact resistance, weather…
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Popular uses for hdpe & uhmwpe
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UHMWPE Wear Pads
Custom UHMWPE wear pads and slide plates engineered for chutes, conveyors and material-handling equipment. Exceptional abrasion resistance, self-lubricating properties and CNC machined to your drawings with fixing holes.
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Mining Machine Guards & Safety Screens
Heavy-duty polycarbonate and HDPE machine guards for mining equipment, crushers, conveyors, and processing plants. Impact-resistant, cut to size, and delivered Australia-wide.
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Bearings & Rollers
Turned nylon, acetal, and UHMWPE bearings and guide rollers.
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Cutting Boards
Food-grade HDPE boards for commercial kitchens and processing.
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Air Conditioner Covers
Custom cut acrylic, polycarbonate and HDPE air conditioner covers. Screen outdoor units, protect from weather and keep airflow clear. Cut to size, shipped Australia-wide.
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Chemical Tanks
PVC fabricated tanks for aggressive chemical storage and dosing.
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Conveyor Components
Wear-resistant guides, idlers, and return rollers from engineering rod.
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Bus & Coach Parts
Machined rod and tube for grab rails, bushings, and transit fittings.
Learn moreProcessing services for hdpe & uhmwpe
We do more than supply material - we cut, machine, fabricate, and finish to your exact specs.
CNC Routing
Profiling, pocketing, and drilling in HDPE and UHMWPE sheet.
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CNC Lathe Machining
Turned HDPE and UHMWPE bushings, rollers, and fittings.
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Plastic Welding
Hot-air and extrusion welding for HDPE tanks and fabrications.
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Tank Fabrication
Custom HDPE tanks, bunds, and containment vessels.
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Machined Parts
Finished HDPE and UHMWPE components to specification.
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HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) is a tough, versatile plastic built for real-world abuse. It’s impact resistant, chemically stable, and doesn’t absorb moisture, which makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. For jobs where cracking, rot, or corrosion aren’t an option, HDPE is a safe bet.
This category covers HDPE, UHMWPE, playground-grade HDPE, and marine-grade HDPE in both sheet and rod form.
HDPE (Standard)
General-purpose HDPE offers a strong balance of toughness, flexibility, and chemical resistance. It machines well, welds easily, and handles wet or dirty environments without degrading.
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Water and chemical tanks
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Cutting boards and work surfaces
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Chutes, hoppers, and liners
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General fabrication and welding jobs
UHMWPE
UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) is HDPE on steroids. It has extreme abrasion resistance, very low friction, and outstanding impact strength.
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Wear strips and conveyor guides
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Hopper and chute liners
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Sliding and impact surfaces
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High-wear industrial components
Playground-Grade HDPE
Playground HDPE is UV-stabilised, colourfast, and designed to survive long-term outdoor exposure. It won’t rot, splinter, or delaminate, making it ideal for public spaces and safety-critical installations.
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Playground panels and equipment
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Outdoor furniture and seating
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Parks, schools, and council projects
Marine-Grade HDPE
Marine-grade HDPE is formulated to handle constant exposure to water, salt, and sun. It resists UV, corrosion, and biological growth, making it reliable in harsh coastal environments.
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Boat components and marine panels
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Pontoons and jetties
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Coastal and offshore structures
Sheets & Rods
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Sheets are ideal for CNC routing, fabrication, welding, and structural panels.
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Rods are suited to machined parts such as rollers, bushes, spacers, and pins.
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HDPE & UHMWPE guides & articles
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