Thin PE Surface Film for SBS Waterproofing Membranes
Thin PE film for the surface treatment of bituminous waterproofing membranes. Common 8 and 12 μm gauges, with plain or printed formats for your membrane production.
The right material for the right layer.
Thin PE surface film forms the surface finish of a waterproofing membrane. Choose the gauge, film width and printed format around the membrane construction and the way the finished roll is handled and installed.
Where it is used
For the surface treatment of SBS and other bituminous waterproofing membranes. Thin surface-film grades are specified separately from thicker HDPE facing and finished-roll shrink wrapping.
Specifications & available formats.
| Material | Thin polyethylene surface film |
|---|---|
| Thickness range | 7–15 μm |
| Common thicknesses | 8 / 12 μm |
| Width range | 1050–1100 mm |
| Appearance | Plain or printed |
| Order format | Specify gauge, slit width, core, roll length or maximum roll weight |
Include the selected specification, quantity and destination in your inquiry. Roll format and packing are confirmed with the quotation.
Technical data for the stated grade.
| Reference grade | 12 ± 1 μm; width 1080 ± 10 mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum force — MD / TD | 14 / 10 N/50 mm |
| Elongation at break — MD / TD | 162% / 254% |
The mechanical values shown apply to the stated 12 μm thin PE film. They do not describe thick HDPE surface film or shrink-wrap grades.
Make the order fit your production.
Use the right film for the right position
Tell us whether the film is for membrane surfacing or finished-roll packaging. These are different duties and are quoted separately.
Match width and winding
Specify the finished membrane width, film slit width and winding requirements. Confirm the trial format before a full production order.
Make printing part of the order specification
For printed film, provide the artwork, repeat length, colour requirements and the face on which the print must appear.
Product, packing and handling views.
Agree the packing before shipment.
| Typical roll weight | Approx. 50 kg |
|---|---|
| Pallet layout | 4 × 4 = 16 rolls; approx. 800 kg of film per pallet |
| 20-ft container planning | 20 pallets / 320 rolls / approx. 16 tonnes of film |
| 40-ft container planning | 35 pallets / 560 rolls / approx. 28 tonnes of film |
| Container selection | 20-ft containers are often the more practical option for this dense film |
| Shipment confirmation | Film-weight figures exclude pallets and packing; confirm the loaded gross weight and permitted payload before shipment |
Packing photographs show examples. The final packing list states the roll count, net/gross weight and dimensions for the actual order.
Production lead time
Standard order: approximately 10 days for one 40-ft container order.
Customized specification: approximately 10–15 days.
Confirm the schedule against the final specification and order. Ocean or road transit is separate from production lead time.
Request packing and delivery details →Film yield & container planning.
| Material-volume reference | Approx. 1.08 m³ per tonne of PE film; material volume, not packed shipping volume |
|---|---|
| 8 μm example | Approx. 135 m² per kg |
| 8 μm at 1050 mm width | Approx. 128.6 linear metres per kg |
| 8 μm at 1080 mm width | Approx. 125.0 linear metres per kg |
| 12 μm comparison | Approx. 90 m² per kg |
| Calculation | Area (m²/kg) = 1080 ÷ thickness (μm); linear metres/kg = area ÷ width (m) |
Theoretical film yield excludes the core, coating and packing. A 16-roll pallet at approximately 50 kg per roll contains approximately 800 kg of film. Planning quantities: 20-ft = 20 pallets, approximately 16 tonnes; 40-ft = 35 pallets, approximately 28 tonnes. Confirm the actual packed gross weight and container payload for the shipment.
Download the raw-material catalogue.
Keep the specifications together.
Download the English raw-material catalogue, with separate specifications and technical-data sections.
Questions about PE Surface Film.
Is this the film commonly called SBS film?
This product is thin PE surface film used in SBS bituminous membrane production. “SBS film” describes the application; the material itself is PE.
Which gauges are common?
8 and 12 μm are common within the 7–15 μm range. Choose the exact grade around your membrane design and process.
Can the film be printed?
Plain and printed formats can be discussed. Provide artwork, print repeat and winding requirements with the requested dimensions.
Is this the 50 μm film for wrapping finished rolls?
No. The 50 μm wrapping grade is listed separately under HDPE Surface & Shrink Film. Do not use the thin-film technical table for that product.
Materials for the next layer.
HDPE Surface & Shrink Film
100 / 150 μm common facings · 960 / 980 / 1000 / 1040 mm
View specifications →
PE Release Film
35 / 40 μm common gauges · 960 / 1060 mm common widths
View specifications →
Continuous-Filament Polyester Nonwoven
120–300 g/m² supply grades · 1010 / 1020 mm widths
View specifications →Send your specification.
Get a clear material quote.
Tell us what you produce, the material you need and your required roll format. Include the quantity and destination port so we can prepare the product and packing details together.
Useful details: thickness or basis weight, width, roll length or weight, core, quantity and application. For release film, add coated side and release requirements.
Standard production: approximately 10 days for one 40-ft container order. Customized specifications: approximately 10–15 days. Confirm the schedule with the final order.