The black HDPE rod offers excellent sliding properties and abrasion/wear resistance due to its low coefficient of friction. HDPE rod is tough and impact resistant - even at low temperatures, it is lightweight, easy to weld but difficult to bond.
Our manufacturers produce engineering plastics that are slightly oversized in either diameter and/or thickness. This is provided to assist customers to produce very accurate items within the size shown and remove any minor surface imperfection. See help article for further information.
