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Material type
Plastic
Material name
UHMW-PE
Process compatibility
CNC machining
UHMWPE is self-lubricating, shatter resistant, long-wearing, abrasion and corrosion resistant. It meets FDA standards and USDA acceptance for food and pharmaceutical equipment.
Mechanical properties
Ultimate tensile strength
38.6 - 48.3 MPa
Yield strength
21.4 - 27.6 MPa
Young's modulus
(modulus of elasticity)
(modulus of elasticity)
0.894 - 0.963 GPa
Elongation at break
200 - 500 %
Hardness
3.4 - 8.3 HV
Physical properties
UV resistance
Good
Thermal properties
Maximum service temperature
80 - 110 °C
Thermal expansion coefficent
234 - 360 10^-6/ºC
Thermal conductivity
0.19 - 0.197 W/(m⋅°C)
Electrical properties
ESD Safety
No
Common applications
Food processing equipment
Conveyor lines
Gears & bearings
Pistons & valves
Marine equipment