Ulpolen® 500

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyethylenes,

Polyolefins

Polymer Name

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Standard Dimensions

Sheets: LengthxWidht : 1000x2000mm-1200x2400mm
             Thickness: 1- 200mm

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Chemical Resistant,

Electrically Insulating,

Good Machinability,

Good Weather Stability,

Impact Resistance,

Light Weight,

Low Density,

Wear Resistant

Key Benefits

• Excellent chemical resistance.                                                                
• Easy to weld using thermoplastic welding equipment                                    
• Good Fatigue & Wear Resistance                                                            
• Excellent surface for food preparation                                                      
• Resists organic solvents, degreasing agents & electrolytic attack.             
• Low moisture absorption                
• USDA & FDA Certified for food processing.                                             
• Good chemical resistance
• Great cutting board material.                                                                
• Low cost 

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Food & Nutrition,

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts,

Other Industrial Applications

Food & Nutrition — Processing & Packaging

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Commercial

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Bearings,

Bed Liners,

Bushings,

Conveyors,

Gaskets,

Pulleys,

Pump Parts,

Pumps,

Truck Liners,

Valve Parts

Applications

• Chemical tanks Water pipe flanges (HDPE pipe grade)                     
• Chain Sprockets
• Cutting boards for food preparation Orthotics and prosthetics          
• Bumpers
• Playground equipment                                                                  
• Piston Rings And Packings
• Bearings                                                                                      
• Hammerheads
• Scraper                                                                                       
• Conveyor Screws
• Blades                                                                                          
• Cutting And Chopping Boards
• Deflecting Rollers                                                                          
• Linings For Bunkers And Silos
• Rope Pulleys                                                                                 
• Punching Plates

Properties

Physical Form

Sheets

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Break	250	Kg/cm²	DIN 53455
Elongation at Break	min. 300	%	DIN 53455
Impact Strength (Notched)	No Break	Kj/m²	DIN 53453
Impact Strength (Charpy, Notched)	min. 25	Kj/m²	ISO 11542/2
Coefficient of Friction	0.15 - 0.20	—	—
Hardness	60 - 68	Shore D	DIN 53505

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	0.94	g/cm³	DIN 53479
Molecular Weight	500	gr/mol	DIN 53728-T
Water Absorption	0	%	ASTM D570

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature	130 - 138	°C	ISO 3146
Minimum Allowable Service Continuous Temperature in Air – Continuous	-100	°C	—
Maximum Allowable Service Temperature in Air – Continuous	80	°C	—
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	2x10^-4	°C-1	DIN 53752

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Electric Strength	900	KV/cm	DIN 53481