HDPE composite panels are sandwich panels with a high-density polyethylene (PE) plastic core and aluminum or pre-coated steel skin. In many countries, it is also simply referred to as “DuraPlate”. It is characterized by high strength and high hardness.

Compared with other sandwich panels with foam, honeycomb, and plywood cores, DuraPlate can absorb higher impact forces while maintaining structural stability.

Product Advantages

  • Light and thin: Although HDPE has a higher density, it has a higher strength and sandwich structure, so the thickness can generally be less than 1cm.
  • Impact resistance: The surface of HDPE sandwich panels is made of high-strength steel sheets or aluminum sheets, which have excellent impact resistance and can maintain integrity when impacted or impacted, and are not easy to break or deform.
  • Corrosion resistance: HDPE is a material with good corrosion resistance, so HDPE sandwich panels can be used for a long time in harsh environments without damage.
  • Environmental protection: HDPE is a recyclable material, so HDPE sandwich panels can be recycled and reused after use to reduce the impact on the environment.
  • Easy to process: HDPE sandwich panels are easy to process and customize, and can be cut, bent, folded, etc. according to specific needs.

Specifications

  • Facing: PPGI, PPGL, aluminum, etc.
  • Core Material: HDPE (high density polyethylene)
  • Size: 1220*2440 mm, or Customized.
  • Thickness: 6~12 mm, or Customized.

Schematic Diagram

  • Facing: Choose different facing materials based on project requirements. Aluminum facings are lighter and more corrosion-resistant; galvanized steel facings are strong and affordable; stainless steel facings are strong, durable and look gorgeous.
  • Core: HDPE board has high density (0.941~0.960kg/m³). It has good heat resistance and cold resistance (-50~+90℃), good chemical stability, high rigidity and toughness, and high mechanical strength. And these polypropylene plastics are odorless, non-toxic, and recyclable.

Performance Parameters (Reference)

Overall ThicknessSkin ThicknessFlexural StrengthTensile StrengthPeel-off StrengthPenetration ResistanceDensity
mmmmpsipsiN/mmkgkg/m2
60.30/0.30≥20000≥90007.5≥4507.5
60.40/0.40≥20000≥100007.5≥5809
80.30/0.30≥14000≥100007.5≥7208.5
80.40/0.40≥15000≥130007.5≥75010
120.40/0.40≥10000≥140007.5≥90012
120.50/0.50≥11000≥165007.5≥110013.8
Standard—ASTM D790ASTM D790———
Facing: Prepainted steel (80,000-psi yield strength); Coating: Polyester baked-on finish; Core: High-density polyethylene.

How to Install

There are a variety of connection options available, depending on your project requirements. We further process the panel shape and provide a range of mounting accessories. After receiving our products you can start the rapid installation work.

H-formed steel joint method
Simple adhesive joint method
Rivet joint method

Application of HDPE Composite Panels in Truck and Trailer Bodies

The excellent performance of HDPE composite panels in strength makes them widely used as body composite panels for dry freight trucks. It can reduce the weight of the truck body, increase strength, improve safety performance, and reduce fuel costs.

Application of HDPE Sandwich Panels in Truck and Trailer Bodies