Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) is the first choice material for facing steel fender panels and other heavy duty applications. It combines very low friction with excellent impact strength and a wear resistance much better than steel. Most popular is UHMWPE1000-DW which is ‘double-moulded’ and work-hardened for extra durability. The standard color is black. Then UHMWPE1000-V is 'virgin' grade also comes in yellow, white, grey, blue, green and red. UHMWPE1000 material are compounded to resist ozoneand UV radiation. They do not degrade and are easily recycled at the end of their service life.
Properties
Item | Test method | Unit | UHMWPE1000-V | UHMWPE1000-DW |
Density | ISO1183-1 | g/cm3 | 0.93-0.95 | 0.95-0.96 |
Yield Strength | ASTM D-638 | N/mm2 | 15-22 | 15-22 |
Breaking Elongation | ISO527 | % | ＞200% | ＞100% |
Impact Strength | ISO179 | Kj/m2 | 130-170 | 90-130 |
Abrasion | ISO15527 | Steel=100 | 80-110 | 110-130 |
Shore Hardness | ISO868 | Shore D | 63-64 | 63-67 |
Friction Coefficient (Static state) | ASTM D-1894 | Unitless | ＜0.2 | ＜0.2 |
Operating Temperature | - | ℃ | -80 to +80 | -80 to +80 |
