Dreyplas presents thermoplastic UHMW-PE pellets for extrusion

By adding Lubmer L5000 from Mitsui Chemicals to its portfolio, the distributor Dreyplas now has an ultra-high molecular weight grade of polyethylene (UHMW-PE) in pellet form which can be processed like conventional thermoplastics.

One of the first adopters is Novoplast Schlauchtechnik in Halberstadt, Germany. Working hand in hand with Dreyplas, Novoplast has developed a now patented process for manufacturing hoses from Lubmer L5000 as a continuous reel product.  

Known by the product name PE Ultra, these hoses are used in industrial, medical and other applications. Lubmer LS4140, a blend based on chemically coupled PA6 and UHMW-PE components, is suitable for similar applications requiring elevated temperature resistance. 

Thanks to being recyclable as polyolefins and the possibility of remelting production scrap and returning it to the production cycle, Lubmer extrusion and injection moulding grades provide environmentally responsible, sustainable solutions.