PE-UHMW

Main Characteristics

• Very good wear and abrasion resistance [particularly PE-UHMW]
• High impact strength, even at low temperatures [particularly PE-UHMW]
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Low density compared with other thermoplastics [ =1 g/cm3]
• Low coefficient of friction
• Excellent release properties
• Very low water absorption
• Moderate mechanical strength, stiffness and creep resistance
• Very good electrical insulating and dielectric properties [except static dissipative grades]
• Excellent machinability
• Physiologically inert [several grades have a food contact compliant composition]
• Good resistance to high energy radiation [gamma-and X-rays]
• Not self-extinguishing [except TIVAR Burnguard]