Plastic · Material Overview

LDPE

Low-Density Polyethylene — Flexible polyethylene used in films, squeezable packaging, and soft molded goods.

PlasticFood-contact candidate

Specialty tags

Screening hints only. Certifications (medical, food-contact, flame, HazLoc) apply to specific grades and finished equipment — verify with supplier documentation.

Food-contact candidate. Commonly available in food-contact formulations — confirm regulatory status for the exact grade.

Advantages

High flexibility
Good for film and soft packaging
Generally low relative cost

Limitations

Low stiffness
Limited structural use
Heat and creep limits for load-bearing parts

Compatible Processes

Injection Molding

Melt resin pellets and inject into a closed mold to produce repeatable parts.

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Blow Molding

Inflate a heated parison or preform against a mold to create hollow parts.

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Extrusion

Force material through a die to create continuous profiles later cut to length.

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