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Licharz PE-UHMW 1000

Licharz PE-UHMW 1000 is a partly crystalline thermoplastic material with high toughness and chemical resistance, but lower compared to other plastics mechanical strength. Because of its high molar mass of approx. 4,500,000 g / mol is very good Wear resistance and vibration damping.

Polymer Name: Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)

Physical Form: Bars, Plates, Tube

Features: Chemical Resistant, Excellent Toughness, Semi Crystalline, Vibration Damping, Wear Resistant

Density: 940.0 - 940.0 kg/m³

Color: Black, Green, Natural

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● gears
● Chain guides
● Slide
● Wiper strips
● Squeegee bars & plates

Properties

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Physical Form
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.94g / cm³ISO 1183
Yield Stress22MPaISO 527
Elongation at Break350%ISO 527
Modulus of Elasticity (Tensile test)800MPaISO 527
Modulus of Elasticity (Bending test)800MPaISO 178
Flexural Strength27MPaISO 178
Impact StrengthWithout breakKJ/m²ISO 179
Notched Impact StrengthWithout breakKJ / m²ISO 179
Ball Indentation Hardness (H358/30)40MPaISO 2039-1
Coefficient of Sliding Friction (Against steel)0.29
Sliding Wear (against steel)0.45μm / km
Melting Temperature133°CISO 3146
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thermal Conductivity0.38W/(K m)DIN EN 12939
Specific Heat Capacity1.84J / (gK)
Coefficient of Linear Expansion1810^5(K-1)
Temperature Range (long-term)(-260) - +50°C
Operating Temperature Range (short-term)80°C
Fire BehaviorHBUL 94, IEC 60695
Dielectric Constant3IEC 60250
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Absorption (Normal climate to saturation)0.01%DIN EN ISO 62
Water Absorption (up to saturation)max. 0.01%DIN EN ISO 62
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Dissipation Factor0.0004IEC 60250
Specific Volume Resistancemin. 10^16ΩcmIEC 60093
Surface Resistance10^14ΩIEC 60093
Dielectric Strength44kV/mmIEC 60243
Tracking ResistanceCTI 600-IEC 60112

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