HDPE Hollow Rod / High-Density Polyethylene PE-HD Hollow Bar - Custom Fitting Fabrication and Bushing Machining Material FDA & ISO Compliant
Optimize your custom fitting fabrication and hollow component machining using high-grade HDPE Hollow Rods (High-Density Polyethylene Hollow Bar) PE-HD supplied by PT Karya Mandiri Packing. Formulated with precise wall thickness parameters, this thick-walled thermoplastic hollow rod is engineered for custom pipe fitting production, large-diameter bushing machining, protective sleeves, and wear-resistant rings. Utilizing hollow bar stock significantly reduces lathe processing cycle times and minimizes material scrap waste compared to machining solid round bars. All products conform to ISO 1183 and ISO 527 manufacturing standards alongside FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 food-contact qualification. Review our full material range in our HDPE Product Catalog or consult technical guides on our HDPE Article Series.
Technical Specifications Matrix for HDPE Hollow Rod
| Technical Parameter |
Value / Specification |
Test Standard |
| Material Grade |
PE-HD (High-Density Polyethylene) |
ISO 1043 |
| Material Form |
Hollow Rod / Thick-Walled Tube (Stock & Request) |
Factory Standard |
| Density |
0.945 - 0.965 g/cm³ |
ISO 1183 / ASTM D1505 |
| Tensile Strength |
≥ 23 MPa |
ISO 527 / ASTM D638 |
| Coefficient of Friction |
0.15 - 0.20 (Self-Lubricating) |
ASTM D1894 |
| Elongation at Break |
> 600% |
ISO 527 |
| Hardness |
63 - 68 Shore D |
ISO 868 / ASTM D2240 |
| Operating Temperature Range |
-40°C to +80°C |
Standard Thermal Test |
| Chemical Resistance |
Concentrated Acids, Alkalis, Solvents, & Oils |
ASTM D543 |
| Dimensional Attributes |
Outer Diameter (OD), Inner Diameter (ID), Wall Thickness, Length |
Custom / Request Standard |
| Color Options |
Black, Natural White, & Custom |
Standard Color Index |
| Food Safety Compliance |
Food Grade (BPA & Heavy Metal Free) |
FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 |
Recommended Applications and Target Industry Sectors
- Custom HDPE Pipe Fitting Fabrication: Production of heavy-duty custom piping components such as elbows, tees, reducers, stub ends, and thick flange adaptors.
- Bushing and Sleeve Machining: Precision machining of large-diameter bushings, sleeve bearings, and mechanical spacer rings requiring concentric bores.
- Chemical Pipeline Sleeves: Protective valve jacketing sleeves, acid pipe joint liners, and corrosion protection collars.
- Food Processing Equipment: Food contact funnel components, conveyor guide sleeves, and sanitary starwheels compliant with FDA standards.
- Mining and Slurry Management: Custom pressure slurry transport sleeves and acid water diversion rings.
Key Advantages of HDPE Hollow Rod for Business Efficiency
- Material Savings and Reduced Machining Time: Eliminates core drilling operations, dramatically lowering CNC machining hours and reducing raw material waste.
- Seamless Heat Fusion Welding: Fully compatible with standard butt fusion, socket fusion, and extrusion welding techniques using virgin PE resin.
- Outstanding Chemical and Corrosion Resistance: Rust-proof, resistant to abrasive slurry scraping, and unaffected by harsh industrial chemicals.
- FDA Food Grade Safety Certification: Non-toxic, BPA-free, fulfilling food contact health requirements.
About PT Karya Mandiri Packing
PT Karya Mandiri Packing stands as a leading distributor and supplier of industrial gaskets, engineering plastics, technical seals, and PVC strip curtains in Indonesia. Our organization supplies certified technical materials meeting international safety standards and engineering project specifications. Serving manufacturing, mining, automotive, and food processing sectors for years, our engineering team provides accurate technical guidance to maximize your equipment investment value. Learn more about our background and supply capabilities on the About PT Karya Mandiri Packing page.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding HDPE Hollow Rod
Q: What is the primary benefit of using HDPE Hollow Rod over HDPE Solid Rod for bushings?
A: HDPE Hollow Rod reduces raw material cost and accelerates lathe machining speed by eliminating the need to bore out solid center material.
Q: Can HDPE Hollow Rod be welded to standard HDPE pipes or fittings?
A: Yes. Manufactured from virgin PE-HD resin, HDPE Hollow Rod is fully weldable using standard butt fusion, electrofusion, or PE welding rod methods.
Q: Are custom OD, ID, and wall thickness dimensions available upon request?
A: Yes. We accommodate custom dimensional requests for Outer Diameter (OD), Inner Diameter (ID), and wall thickness tailored to your project drawings.
Contact PT Karya Mandiri Packing for Official Quotations and Technical Support
Supply your facility with technical hollow bars using high-grade HDPE Hollow Rods from PT Karya Mandiri Packing. We handle wholesale standard stock supply and custom dimension manufacturing tailored to your engineering drawings with competitive pricing, precision execution, and official tax invoice issuance (PKP). Explore our industrial product catalog at PT Karya Mandiri Packing Product Catalog or request a price quotation by reaching out to our team via the Contact PT Karya Mandiri Packing portal today.