LLDPE plastic is used for agriculture. The abbreviation stands for Linear Low-Density Polyethylene. The words in the abbreviation remind us of another one with a single L; it is LDPE or Low-Density Polyethylene. Are these two similar? Of course not because they don’t have to make it two if they are similar.
Although they are different, they share something in common. Both are polymers at a very affordable price. These two are very famous for tubing. So many tubes are made of these materials. The good side of the materials is that they have very low toxicity. They are often used for eating utensils. What is the difference between those two? This question will be answered in the explanation below.
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The Major Difference
The LLDPE plastic is olefin and ethylene’s copolymer. Meanwhile, LDPE is a homopolymer with ethylene monomers that constitute it. The feature of LLDPE is improved and becomes stronger. It can protect the content from unwanted situations like harsh surroundings. For tubing, the LLDPE is better than LDPE. The tube that is made of LDPE material is reported to be cracked easily by the outside pressure. That is the conclusion for the two alike materials. For agriculture use, will it be the same, or LLDPE plastic is still better?
Comparing LLDPE to the Other Materials
Besides the two materials that have similarities above, there are still two other, MDPE and HDPE. Among all the kinds, the strongest material is HDPE. The letters H and D in the abbreviation stand for High Density.
It can fully protect the content from the UV’s bad effect. It also protects the content from chemical liquid and all bad outside effects. The strength comes from the tight cell structure. This strong and tight cell is the strong wall and hard to break by the substance. But if you search on the internet, this material is not popular for agriculture film. The reason is the strong and tight cells make the texture hard and stiff.
Although HDPE is stiff and rarely used for agriculture film, the least used is MDPE. The letter M stands for medium. It has stronger resistance facing chemical substances. However, it also has a stiff characteristic that makes it easily torn up. The manufacturer often blends this material with LLDPE or LDPE. The purpose of this blending is to get the combination of toughness and flexibility so the result will be stronger but flexible.
Among all materials, the most used is LLDPE plastic. It has great flexibility, which is the main characteristic needed for sheet film. The affordable price might also be a strong reason for the popularity.
Is this material the best? Answering this question needs wisdom. The word ‘best’ could imply both quality and price. All the materials have good and bad sides. Hence, the answer to this tricky question about the best is ‘depends on the necessity.’
For equipment that is okay with stiffness, the HDPE is the best if the budget is also sufficient. In wrapping the animal forage, the best one might be LLDPE plastic because it has flexibility at a once good price. From that illustration, it can be concluded that the best depends on the need.
Agricultural and Farming Wrap Film
Agriculture film must protect the content. Fodder for livestock is the most common thing that needs wrap film. The characteristics that have to be possessed by the film are resistance toward outside disturbance (from the liquid, extreme season, sun exposure, and wild animal attack), flexibility (in texture), and durability.
One of the brands that fill all the film requirements is Silopak. It is the leading bale net wrap and silage film brand. Our products are the result of the combination between technology and smart idea in agriculture. This year, our experience has been ten years. One decade of dedication to the farm world is ideal to prove our consistency and quality.
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