Technical Specifications
| Material Type | High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) |
| Product Name | SIMONA® HDPE Polytone® |
| Density / Specific Gravity | 0.97 g/cm³ |
| Water Absorption | <0.01 % |
| Tensile Strength @ Yield | 30.4 MPa |
| Elongation @ Break | ≥300 % |
| Flexural Modulus | 1,655 MPa |
| Notched Izod Impact | 146.85 J/m |
| Shore Hardness | 68 Shore D |
| Melting Point | 130.7 °C |
| Continuous Service Temperature | 76 °C |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa) | 75 °C |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (1.8 MPa) | 43.4 °C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 1.8 × 10⁻⁴ mm/mm/°C |
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Playground HDPE Sheet
SIMONA® HDPE Playground Sheets are durable, UV-stabilised high-density polyethylene sheets designed for playground and outdoor recreational equipment. They offer excellent impact resistance, weather…
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SIMONA® HDPE Playground Sheets
Applications
- Playground wall and decorative panels
- Climbing structures and play components
- Playground activity boards and interactive panels
- Slides and play surfaces
- Playground barriers and safety panels
- Outdoor furniture and seating
- Park and playground signage
- School playground equipment
- Childcare centre play structures
- Recreational park equipment
- Marine and water play environments
SIMONA® HDPE Playground sheets are premium high-density polyethylene panels specifically engineered for playground equipment and outdoor recreational environments. Manufactured with UV stabilisers and high-impact resistance, these sheets are designed to withstand harsh outdoor conditions while maintaining colour, structural integrity, and safety over many years of use.
Unlike traditional materials such as timber or painted metals, SIMONA® HDPE Playground sheets will not rot, splinter, corrode, or absorb moisture. The material is solid-coloured throughout the sheet, which means scratches or wear are less visible and the panels maintain their appearance even in high-traffic play areas. The smooth surface is easy to clean and safe for children, making it a preferred material for modern playground design.
SIMONA® HDPE Playground sheets are also highly resistant to chemicals, cleaning agents, and environmental stress cracking, allowing them to perform reliably in public parks, schools, childcare centres, and recreational facilities. The material is lightweight compared to many structural materials, yet extremely tough and impact resistant.
The sheets can be easily fabricated using standard plastic fabrication methods. They can be cut, routed, drilled, and machined using conventional woodworking tools and are suitable for CNC routing and custom fabrication. This makes them ideal for producing complex playground shapes, decorative panels, and themed play equipment.
SIMONA® HDPE Playground sheets are commonly used in a wide range of playground and outdoor recreation applications, including:
With their long service life, excellent durability, and minimal maintenance requirements, SIMONA® HDPE Playground sheets are an ideal solution for manufacturers, councils, schools, and designers looking to build safe and long-lasting playground equipment.
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Technical Specifications
| Material Type | High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) |
| Product Name | SIMONA® HDPE Polytone® |
| Density / Specific Gravity | 0.97 g/cm³ |
| Water Absorption | <0.01 % |
| Tensile Strength @ Yield | 30.4 MPa |
| Elongation @ Break | ≥300 % |
| Flexural Modulus | 1,655 MPa |
| Notched Izod Impact | 146.85 J/m |
| Shore Hardness | 68 Shore D |
| Melting Point | 130.7 °C |
| Continuous Service Temperature | 76 °C |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa) | 75 °C |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (1.8 MPa) | 43.4 °C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 1.8 × 10⁻⁴ mm/mm/°C |
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What is SIMONA® HDPE Playground material?
What are the main benefits of SIMONA® HDPE Playground sheets?
Is SIMONA® HDPE Playground material safe for children's play equipment?
Is the material UV resistant?
Can SIMONA® HDPE Playground sheets be used outdoors?
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