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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Product Highlights
Ultra-High Molecular Weight PolyEthylenes (UHMWPE) are thermoplastics of polyethylene, with extreme long carbon-chains and molecular weights between 6 to 10 million amu. They are very though, have good impact resistance at low temperatures, good chemical resistance, good moisture resistance, and a very low coefficient of friction. UHMWPE has better abrasion resistance than PTFE. They can be cross-linked by irradiation or chemically and then show improved strength and dielectric properties. Custom pigmented, lubricated, and food grades are available.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Typical Applications
- Truck Bed, Hopper and Chute liners
- Guide Rails and Wear Strips
- Idler sprockets and star wheels
- High Speed Conveyors
- Packaging machinery parts
- Food processing machinery parts
- Bumpers, pile guards, and dock fenders
Properties
- Color
- Typical Properties
- UHMWPE Properties
- Extremely durable and tough
- Low friction
- Excellent abrasion resitance
- Good chemical resistance
- Low moisture absorption
- Easy to fabricate
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific gravity | 0.93 | - | ASTM D792 |
| Hardness | 61.0 | Shore D | ASTM D2240 |
| Tensile Strength | 6600.0 | PSI | ASTM D1708 |
| Elongation at Break | 370.0 | % | ASTM D1708 |
| Compressive Yield Stress (0.2% offset) | 1300.0 | PSI | ASTM D695 |
| Compressive Strength (10% strain) | 3100.0 | PSI | ASTM D695 |
| Compressive Modulus | 86200.0 | PSI | ASTM D695 |
| Service Temperature High | 212.0 | °F | - |
| Service Temperature Low | -240.0 | °F | - |
| Second Melt Peak Temperature | 277.0 | °F | ASTM D3418 |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -166.0 | °F | ASTM D3418 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Quality Standards
- Requirements
This product meets ASTM D6712 Type 01 Class 1 Grade 1 requirements. This product is NSF51 complaint.