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Cut-To-Size Items are Non-Returnable!

As per our Shipping and Returns Policy, custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-returnable. If you need an over- or undersized item, note it under \"Comments\" during Checkout. Cut-to-size orders have an acceptable cut tolerance of 1/8" (0.125"), so clarify if the adjustment is to be made on the (+) or (-) side of the saw blade. Please review our full return and shipping policy here.

Measure Twice, Cut Once

Since custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-refundable, be very careful while measuring your dimensions. As each cut is nominal, even the slightest miscalculation could be costly.

How to Use a Measuring Tape

Extend your tape measure several inches to find the 1 and 2 inch markers. In between the inch markers you’ll find 16 equally spaced tick marks.

Measure by counting the increments beyond the nearest inch. As the increments decrease, so does the length of the mark. For example, 1/2\" has a bigger mark than 1/4\" which has a bigger mark than 1/8\". The smallest mark follows at 1/16\". Please be aware that some measuring tapes may have even smaller increments.

Features of a Measuring Tape: Sliding End Hook

The sliding end hook is designed for two different types of measurements. An outside measurement (where the hook of the tape hangs over an edge), requires the hook to slide out a bit to account for the thickness of the material. When making an inside measurement (where the hook will push up against a surface), the clip slides in, again, accounting for its thickness. The measuring tape self-adjusts to guarantee an accurate measurement (as far as the tape is concerned).


Black Reprocessed HDPE Sheet

Black Reprocessed HDPE Sheet

Black Reprocessed High Density Polyethylene | Cut-to-Size & Full Sheet | Non-FDA Compliant

SKU: HDPBR SH

Select your custom cut sizes:

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Full sheet size: 48" x 96"

Options
Available hole sizes: 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 5/8”, 11/16”, 3/4”, 13/16”, 7/8”, 15/16”, and 1” increments

Price for 0.125" X 12.000" X 12.000" Qty: 1

$17.94


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Description

An Economical Choice for Wear Resistance & Low Friction Properties

Black Reprocessed HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) sheet is a highly economical alternative to virgin HDPE. Manufactured from recycled resins, this material is a recycled-content solution for high abrasion environments.

Good utility wear resistance, impact toughness, and a low coefficient of friction make reprocessed HDPE a popular choice for budget-conscious projects such as liners, guides, wear strips, and protective components.

Widely utilized in the mechanical engineering industry, black Reprocessed HDPE is the ideal utility sheet for applications that require a slick, durable surface but do not require FDA compliance or pristine aesthetics. It excels in heavy-duty material handling environments where cost efficiency is just as important as mechanical performance.

Looking for FDA-compliant or extreme wear options? We stock Natural Virgin HDPE for food contact and Virgin UHMW for unsurpassed sliding abrasion.

Why Choose Black Reprocessed HDPE?

This sheet is engineered to provide essential wear properties while keeping material costs low. Choose reprocessed HDPE if your application requires:

Economical Wear Resistance:
Offers high abrasion resistance for protective wear strips and rub rails at a fraction of the cost of virgin plastics.
Low Coefficient of Friction:
Provides a smooth, slick surface ideal for chute and hopper liners, preventing material build-up and promoting flow.
Impact Toughness:
Maintains the excellent impact strength characteristic of polyethylene, absorbing physical shocks in mechanical engineering applications.
Chain & Belt Guidance:
Well-suited for chain guides and conveyor tracks where reducing metal-on-metal friction is necessary.
Moisture Resistance:
Like all HDPE, it absorbs virtually no moisture and will not swell or degrade in wet environments.

Reprocessed HDPE vs. Virgin HDPE: Which Do You Need?

While both offer excellent impact strength and moisture resistance, they fit similar but distinct applications.

  • Choose Reprocessed HDPE (This Sheet) if cost savings and utility are your priorities. It is ideal for lower-cost industrial wear strips, hoppers, and guides where color consistency and FDA compliance are not required.
  • Choose Natural Virgin HDPE if you need a material that is FDA compliant, requires more consistent machining results, or demands uniform structural aesthetics.

Fabrication & Machining

Black Reprocessed HDPE is fabrication-friendly using standard woodworking tools. You can easily cut, drill, and rout the material for custom wear strips or liners. Because it is a recycled grade, it may have slight internal stresses and minor inclusions - it is best suited for utility fabrication rather than high-tolerance precision machining. It can also be heat-welded using standard HDPE welding equipment.

Read the HDPE Fabrication Guide ›

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Specifications

Material: HDPE

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