Production of Polyethylene (PE) Parts

Click here to return to the Life Cycle home pageThe connection piece and the tip of the whiteboard marker are made from polyethylene. The two units are produced by injection molding of melted PE granulate. During the injection molding process granular plastic or pellets are melted and then injected into the mold. The injection process requires heat and electricity.

Injection machine Injection machine mold Polyethylene parts

Typical exchanges associated with production of polyethylene (PE) parts