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HDPE is used in different end products such as:

 

  • nets and fabrics for agricultural end uses & geotextiles
  • any kind of sun breakers, sun blinds, shade nets and wind walls
  • open packaging, safety nets
  • swimming pool covers
  • ropes & strings
  • fishing net
  • reinforcement in various coated products such as plastic, paper etc.

 

HDPE is therefore suitable for applications like weaving, rachel knitting, reinforcement applications and braiding.
 

 

APPLICATION EXAMPLES OF HDPE MONOFILAMENT

BIRD NETTINGS

 Count:

dtex 218

 Applications:

as bird barriers for open sided livestock and poultry structures such as 

  • poultry housing
  • calf pens
  • turkey fencing
  • sheep handling systems
 Info:

Useful for bird netting in order to cover fruit and vegetables cages as well as trees and bushes. The nets will prevent birds from attacking fruits and vegetables. Furthermore, the nets act as an obstructino to birds settling on structures.

 

 

COMPOSITE REINFORCEMENT

 Count:

dtex 218

 Applications:

rachel knitting and weaving

 Info:

HDPE monofilament is suitable for producing any kind of forms for applications such as aircrafts, recreation, automotive, industrial, household or entertainment.

 

 

ELASTIC FOOD NETTING

 Count:

dtex 244

 Applications:

rachel knitting

 Info:

Enables to keep food in form during the smoking. One sole wrapping until sales at butchers!

 

 

FENCING TAPES AND ROPES

 Count:

from 0.20mm to 0.80 mm, whereas most popular are diameters of 0.33mm, 0.38mm, 0.40mm and 0.50 mm

 Applications:

Weaving (warp and weft)

 Info:

Horses, cows and other animals respect the fence. The advantages of the tapes are: secure, decorative, moveable and permanent. Tapes are enabling to load animals without any problems.

Another big benefit of the tapes and ropes is protecting animals from hazards and to separate them from other animals. 

 

 

OUTDOOR FURNITURE

 Count:

for weft: 0.20mm (dtex 301)
for warp: 0.15mm x 0.50mm (rectangular)

 Applications:

weaving (warp and weft)

 Info:

suitable for any kind of garden furniture as well as beach chairs and deck chairs.

 

 

REINFORCED FOIL

 Count:

dtex 1054 & dtex 1168

 Applications:

reinforcement foils, refugee tent windows, moisture barriers, emergency windows

 Info: 

Reinforcement of various coated products such as plastic, paper etc. HDPE is used as underlay/inlay for any kind of barriers (damp, moisture, wind).

The reinforced foil is suitable for windows as emergency glazing for houses or tents. 

 

 

SILAGE PROTECTION

 Count:

dtex 1270

 Application:

weaving (warp and weft)

 Info:

used to cover silage pits and trench silos. It can be easily removed at the end of the season. Silage protection is suitable against hail, rodents, birds, domestic animals, disastrous storms or dirt.

 

 

SWIMMING POOL AND POND COVERINGS

 Count:

for weft: 0.25mm (dtex 471)
for warp: 0.15mm x 0.50mm (rectangular)

 Application:

weaving (warp and weft) for swimming pool covers and pond covers for safety, winterizing and child protection.

 Info:

Covers for any kind of pools and ponds. Moreover, covers are an excellent protection against disastrous storms and dirt.

It is easy to spread the covers over ponds and to prevent fish from being attacked. Furthermore, it can be easily removed at the end of the season.

 

 

SPORTS, LEISURE, AGRO & HORTICULTURE NETS

 Count:

from 0.16mm to 0.80mm

 Applications:

weaving (warp and weft), rahcel knitting as well as warp knitting

 Info:

HDPE monofilament is the most ideal material suitable for any kind of nets

 

 

TENSIONING BRAIDS

 Count:

from 0.30mm to 0.50mm

 Applications:

braiding

 Info:

The braids are used as fastening material as well as for lorry covers. In order to get an excellent elasticity and return strength, rubber yarns are used in the core.

 

 

TOW ROPE

 Count:

0.40mm x 6 ply

 Applications:

braiding & twisting

 Info:

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FISH, SWIM & DIVE LINES

 Count:

dtex 679

 Applications:

braiding, cabling, twisting

 Info:

-

 

 

WIND, SNOW & SUN SHIELDS

 Count:

dtex 1089

 Applications:

warp knitting & weaving for:

  • field windbreak systems
  • temporary pens & confinement areas
  • panels & shelters
  • newborn hutches
  • crop protection
  • greenhouses
  • sheep handling systems
  • benching systems

 Info:

Excellent protection against wind, snow and sun.

 

 

WRAPPING FOR DRAINAGE

 Count:

from 0.33mm to 0.50mm

 Applications:

wrapping as mats, nets or fabrics

 Info:

Nets and mats for grass, plants, erosion control and mulch mats as well as tiles.

 

 

OTHER APPLICATION IDEAS

 Aerial targets:

Aerial targets fabricated from HDPE materials are rugged and durable, stay put in difficult locations and stand up to long periods of outdoor weathering.

 Athletic field covers:

When weather threatens the condition of your athletic field, protecting it quickly and dependably can be essential.

 Barricade tape:

Barricade tapes are convenient and cost effective means to temporarily control and secure identified areas on an immediate basis.

 Bulk storage /
 pallet covers:

Outdoor storage is often the only workable solution to a space or location problem. Sensitive materials and equipment can be effectively protected with cover systems.

 Concere curing covers:

To allow proper water content during the concrete curing process.

 Landfill covers:

Control the high cost of complying with state and local regulations for the handlung, containment and treatment of landfills.

 Plant dividers &
 dust partitions:

Space is always a previous commodity. Make maximum use of existing space with divider and partition systems. PErsonnel can work in climate controlled comfort, sensitive equipment can be protected from dust.

 Pond liners:

 Exceptional tear and puncture resistance. High perforamnce fabrics for heavy-duty applications.

 Sandbags:

Save your time and money when your sand bags last as long as your covers.

 Shipping covers:

Shipping covers offer outstanding protection for valuable equipment, parts or machinery. Furthermore, they prevent the expense of excess packaging.

 Stockpile covers:

Bulk process materials can pout a real burden on warehouse space. Often, outdoor storage is the only sensible solutions.

 Vapor retarders:

Moisture and vapor retarder systems prevent infiltration in under slab, wall, ceiling and roof deck applications.

 Mud trap:

Road spray be heavy vehicles is a major safety hazard. The wheels of trucks pick uf water from the road and a fibe spray obscures the view of overtaking drives. With mud trap made from HDPE, one can minimize this potential hazard

 

 
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