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POLYSLICK FLEXI FEND

1 of 7 products in this brand
POLYSLICK FLEXI FEND unique leaf spring shape of Flexi Fend allows it to flex with impact and return to shape with no permanent damage. Fenders fully recover from repeated collisions and heavy loads. Made of lightweight UHMWPE, Flexi Fend installs easily and is virtually maintenance free.

Polymer Name: Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)

Physical Form: Sheets

Features: Good Impact Strength, High Energy Absorption, Non Corrosive, Oil Resistant, Reduced Installation Time, Salt Water/Spray Resistant

Density: 932.0 - 932.0 kg/m³

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Identification & Functionality

Technologies

Features & Benefits

Key Features
  • Non-marking.
  • Non-grabbing.
  • Absorbs energy.
  • Impervious to salt water and oil.
  • Leaf shape allows it to flex with impact and return to shape with no permanent damage.
  • High visibility.
  • Easy installation.
  • Will not corrode, rot or splinter.
  • US Patent nos. 6,832,570 / 6,948,440 / 7,624,694 / 8,029,209

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Recommended Applications
  • Dock Facings.
  • Bridge Fenders.
  • Boat Rails and Gunnels.
  • Canal Lock Door Panels.
  • Lock and Dam Guidewall.
  • Dry Dock Walls and Side Rails.
  • Floating Docks.
  • Pipeline Fenders.
  • Pier Protection.
  • Canal Lock Walls.
  • Keel and Bilge Block Facings.
  • Wharf, Pier, and Lock Fenders.
  • Offshore Pump Station Fenders.

Properties

Physical Form
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point271°F
Coef. Of Linear Thermal Expansion8.3 X 10^-5in/in/°FASTM-D696
FlammabilityHB (1/8 inch)UL-94
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Abrasion Resistance 10
Coefficient of Friction, Kinetic0.15UL410
Coefficient of Friction, Static0.2UL410
Density0.932g/ccASTM-D792
Durometer Hardness64Shore DASTM-D2240
Elongation at Break300%ASTM-D638
Izod Impact Srengthmin. 100KJ/m2ASTM-D4020, Method A
Tensile Strength at Yield3500psiASTM-D638
Water Absorbtion at Saturation0.01%ASTM-D570
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Constant2.3ASTM-D150
Dielectric Strength90.3KV/mASTM-D149
Surface Resistivity1 X 10^12ohmASTM-D257
Volume Resistivity1 X 10^14ohm-cmASTM-D257