UV-stabilized and impact resistant colorfast plastic for signage, playgrounds, outdoor furniture, and more.
HDPE ColorCore® is a unique multi-layer colored HDPE sheet with vibrant colors that won't fade over time. It features the same properties that make HDPE incredibly versatile, including excellent weatherability, durability, high impact strength, and moisture resistance.
Properties
Unique 3 layer, 2 color design
Excellent weatherability
Impact resistant
UV-stabilized
Engravable - easy to machine, fabricate
Applications
Indoor and outdoor signage
Point-of-Purchase displays
Playground equipment
Outdoor furniture
Safety equipment
Industries
Signage
Furniture
Marine/Boat
Sports
HDPE ColorCore® Overview
What is HDPE ColorCore®?
HDPE ColorCore® is a versatile and durable HDPE sheet with color embedded into the sheet, rather than laminated. ColorCore® is a colorfast material - its colors won't fade from exposure to the elements, making it an excellent material for signage and display applications. HDPE ColorCore® will not rust, delaminate, or rot, resists scratches and graffiti, and is made to handle more abuse than conventional sign materials.
Unlike other signage materials made where color is achieved through lamination, HDPE ColorCore® is manufactured with the proprietary PolyFusion process which embeds layers of color into a single sheet. HDPE ColorCore® retains the benefits of standard HDPE and will not delaminate, crack or chip.
Does HDPE fade in the sun?
HDPE ColorCore® will not fade in the sun. HDPE ColorCore® is weather resistant and UV stabilized to resist deterioration in the harshest of outdoor environments. Additionally, the color of HDPE ColorCore® is fused into the sheet itself as opposed to laminated as seen on other conventional sign materials.
Is HDPE waterproof?
HDPE ColorCore® is waterproof and ideal for areas that are washed often or regularly exposed to moisture. HDPE ColorCore® is also resistant to a wide variety of cleaning solutions and other chemicals.
General Properties1 of HDPE ColorCore®
Property
Unit
Value
Density
lbs./ft.3
58.1-60.2
Water Absorption @ 24 hrs.
%
0.03
Hardness
Shore D
55-70
Coefficient of Friction
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0.29
Modulus of Elasticity
ksi
150 (Homopolymer)
Elongation @ Yield
N/mm2
900
Auto-Ignition Temperature
°F
790
Specific Heat @73°F
kJ/kg K
2.25
1The values listed are typical and are meant only as a guide to aid in design. Field testing is always recommended to determine exact values for each application.