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UHMW (ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene) offers a combination of exceptional properties. This thermoplastic material is tough with superior impact strength. It is corrosion-resistant and exhibits virtually no water absorption. It is also wear-resistant, non-sticking and self-lubricating.
UHMW is an excellent choice for many industrial applications. It reduces noise and vibration, is chemical-resistant and non-toxic and offers excellent mechanical properties even in cryogenic conditions. Characteristics include:
Contact a Dielectric Manufacturing knowledge expert to discuss the use of UHMW polyethylene for fabrication of your plastic parts. Call 800-367-9122 or email sales@dielectricmfg.com.
We also are a distributor of UHMW polyethylene material. Contact us about fulfilling your material needs and to get a quote.
PropertyMetricunitsEnglishunits General Density931 - 949kg/m^30.034lb/in^3 Mechanical Yield Strength2.14e7 - 2.76e7Pa3.1 - 4.0ksi Tensile Strength3.86e7 - 4.83e7Pa5.6 - 7.01ksi Elongation3.5 -5.25% strain350 - 525% strain Hardness (Vickers)6.28e7 - 8.14e7Pa6.4 - 8.3HV Impact Strength (notched)9.52e4 - 1.05e5J/m^245.3 - 50ft.lbf/in^2 Fracture Toughness1.72e6 - 5.16e6Pa/m^0.51.56 - 4.69ksi/in^0.5 Young's Modulus8.94e8 - 9.63e8Pa0.13 - 0.1410^6 psi Thermal Max Service Temperature110 - 130°C230 -266°F Melting Temperature125 - 138°C257 - 280°F Insulator or ConductorInsulatorInsulator Specific Heat Capability1.75e3 - 1.81e3J/kg °C0.418 - 0.432BTU/lb. °F Thermal Expansion Coefficient2.34e-4 - 3.6e-4strain/°C130 - 200µstrain/°F Eco CO2 Footprint3.16 - 3.49kg/kg3.16 - 3.49lb/lb RecyclableYesYes
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