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Viva Nylons Limited Polyethylene (PE-UHMW)

Viva Nylons Limited Polyethylene (PE-UHMW) is well known in the polymer family and is often referred to as PE. It has an extremely low coefficient of friction, good chemical and corrosion resistance with excellent impact strength making it an extremely adaptive thermoplastic material. This self-lubricating thermoplastic provides good abrasion and wear resistance, plus high resistance to UV light. Making it a great choice for bulk material handling applications.

Polymer Name: Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)

Physical Form: Custom, Plates, Rods, Tube

Features: Abrasion Resistant, Chemical Resistant, Corrosion Resistant, Good Impact Strength, Low Friction, Self Lubricating, UV Resistant, Wear Resistant

Density: 950.0 - 950.0 kg/m³

Tensile Modulus: 2700.0 - 2700.0 MPa

Color: White

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Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Yield (Sample Type 1B, 50mm/min)36.0MPaISO 527-1/2;1993
E-modulus (Sample Type 1B, 50mm/min)2700.0MPaISO 527-1/2:1993
Elongation at Break (Sample Type 1B, 50mm/min)1000.0%ISO 527-1/2:1993
Compressive Strength (Sample Type B, 5mm/min)110.0MPaISO 604:2002
Compressive Modulus (Sample Type A, 1mm/min)2600.0MPaISO 604:2002
Flexural Strength (1.5mm/min)36.0MPaISO 178:2001
Flexural Modulus (1.5mm/min)1400.0MPaISO 178:2001
Izod Impact Strength (Sample Type A, notched)7.2kJ/m²ISO 180:2000
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (Notched, 23°C)12.0kJ/m²ISO 180:2000
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (31.4m/min, 1.75MPa)0.18
Limiting PV6.0MPa/m
Hardness65.0Shore DISO 868:2003
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (Test Method A)0.95g/cm³ISO 1183:1997
Moisture Absorption (Equilibrium, 50% RH, 23°C)0.1%ISO 62:1999
Water Absorption (24 hrs, Immersion at 23°C)0.01%ISO 62:1999 (modified)
Water Absorption (24 hrs Saturation, Immersion at 23°C)0.01%ISO 62:1999
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (Tg)133.0°C
Glass Transition Temperature-60.0°CISO 11359:1999
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT/A, 1.80MPa)110.0°CISO 75
Maximum Continuous Service Temperatures68.0°C
Maximum Intermittent Service Temperatures140.0°C
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 - 55°C)20x10⁻⁵°C⁻¹ISO 11359-2:1999
Thermal Conductivity (Mean T = 20°C)0.31W/m°CISO 8301:1991
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Constant (1MHz)2.18IEC 60250:1969-01
Dissipation Factor (100 Hz)0.005IEC 60250:1969-01
Dielectric Strength16.5kV/mIEC 60243:-1:1998-01
Volume Resistivity1x10¹³ohm.mIEC 60093:1980-01
Surface Resistivity1x10¹³ohm.mIEC 60093:1980-01
Comparative Tracking Index600.0CTIIEC 60112:2003-01
Flammability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
FlammabilityHBIEC 60695-11-10:2003-08

Packaging & Availability

Availability
Rod 10mm-500mm DIA
Tube 50mm-1000mm OD
Plate 6mm-100mm THICKNESS
Cut to size Available upon request