High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Cores
High-performance, durable and custom-made plastic cores for demanding industrial sectors.
Our technical HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) cores are designed to combine robustness, lightness, chemical inertness and food-contact compliance.
With our expertise in tubular extrusion, we manufacture cores in most standard diameters as well as fully customised versions, with smooth or grooved inner surfaces and all laize (width) lengths.
They offer a durable, hygienic alternative to cardboard cores, providing superior longevity and excellent mechanical performance.
Applications
Our HDPE cores are used across a wide range of industrial sectors: sont utilisés dans de nombreux secteurs industriels :
- Food industry: winding food-grade plastic films and packaging compliant with food-contact regulations
- Textile industry: cores for fibres, nonwovens and technical fabrics
- Technical adhesives: suitable for products requiring rigidity and tight dimensional tolerances
- Medical & pharmaceutical: supports for sterile films and technical packaging
- Industrial packaging: winding of films, tapes, sleeves and plastic supports
Discover all our solutions by sector on the Applications page.
Technical information
- Inner surface: smooth or grooved
- Standard diameters: Ø 76 to Ø 90 mm (others on request)
- Laize (width): inline cutting from 100 mm to 4000 mm
- Material: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Manufacturing: high-precision plastic extrusion
Material used: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Key properties
HDPE is a thermoplastic polymer from the polyolefin family.
Its linear, dense molecular structure provides high rigidity, excellent impact resistance, and strong chemical and thermal stability.
These characteristics make it a benchmark material for cores subjected to repeated mechanical stress or demanding environments.
Main technical properties
- Impact and deformation resistance: density 0.94–0.97 g/cm³, high rigidity and controlled elasticity
- Moisture and corrosion resistance: HDPE is impermeable, non-porous and resistant to chemicals, acids, solvents and alkalis
- Chemical inertness & food safety: compliant with European food-contact regulation (EU No. 10/2011)
- Lightweight and durable: low density, easy to handle and long-lasting
- Recyclability: 100% recyclable material supporting circular-economy practices
HDPE variants and additives
To meet the specific requirements of each sector, ABI Profils works with technical formulations and functional additives:
- Virgin HDPE: premium quality for medical and food applications
- Recycled HDPE: regenerated material for improved environmental impact
- UV stabilisers: enhance durability in outdoor or high-light-exposure environments
- Mineral fillers (talc, calcium carbonate): increase rigidity and thermal resistance
- Antistatic additives: reduce dust adhesion and prevent electrostatic discharges
- Custom colours: mass-colouring available for identification or aesthetic finish
Thanks to this expertise, ABI Profils adjusts each HDPE formulation to your mechanical, thermal, aesthetic and regulatory constraints.
Manufacturing process and quality
HDPE cores are extruded on high-performance lines ensuring consistent quality and precise tolerances.
The material is melted, homogenised and extruded through a calibrated die to guarantee dimensional consistency, a uniform surface finish and optimal resistance.
Our 15 mono- and twin-screw extrusion lines provide flexible and controlled production, suitable for both large industrial series and specific requirements.
Every batch is traceable, inspected and compliant with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
For more information on our processes, visit the Production Capabilities page.
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Product development phases
Each core development follows a structured and controlled methodology:
- Product Development Sheet (PDS)
- 3D/2D design and modelling
- Project planning and management
- Product Quality Analysis File (PQAF)
- Prototyping and material validation
- Die and tooling manufacturing
- Pre-series and industrialisation
- Quality monitoring and compliance
Our teams support every customer from concept to production as part of an industrial co-development approach.
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Contact us
At ABI Profils, every project is unique.
Our teams are here to design your custom HDPE cores adapted to your technical, aesthetic and regulatory requirements.
Contact us on +33 4 71 61 29 99 or via our contact form to discuss your needs.
We will work with you to determine the most suitable solution for your industrial applications.