High Molecular weight Polyethylene HMWPE500

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HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE HMW-PE500

Polyethylene & polypropylene are members of the polyolefine family of thermoplastics. The various grades of these materials have similar properties. Compared to other types of thermoplastic they all have low densities and negligible water absorption. Polyolefines have very good resistance to chemicals, this means whilst ideal for manufacturing tanks, tubs and baths they are practically impossible to solvent bond or glue. Engineering & Design Plastics offer a fabrication service in polypropylene and HD-PE300 by hot air welding the parts together.

HMW-PE500 is generally supplied in sheet form already planed to close tolerances and can perform at temperatures as low as -50ºC. It also boasts a higher wear resistance than PE 300 giving it a wider range of applications within all aspects of industry. PE 500 is widely used for its impact resistance in applications such as cutting boards, fenders, hand rails and protection strips where repeated impact is expected.

Main characteristics

Good wear resistance (UHMW-PE1000 is better)
Good Abrasion resistance (UHMW-PE1000 is better)
High impact strength, even at low temperatures (UHMW-PE1000 is better)
Excellent chemical resistance
Low density compared to other plastics
Low coefficient of friction
Excellent Release properties
Very low water absorption
Physiologically inert (suitable for food contact)
Moderate mechanical strength, stiffness & creep resistance
Very good electrical insulation and dielectric properties
Excellent machinability
Not self-extinguishing
Good resistance against high energy radiation

HMW-PE500 High Molecular Weight Polyethylene available Natural, Black, Yellow, Blue, Red, Green Pressed and planed sheet 10mm-100mm PROPERTIES
			HMW-PE500
Specific gravity	DIN 53479	g/cm³	0.95
Water absorption	DIN 53495	%	0.01
Chemical resistance	DIN 53476	-	-
Permissible service temperature (no stronger mech. stress involved)
Upper temperature limit	-	^oC	90
Lower temperature limit	-	^oC	-50

Tensile strength at yield	DIN 53455	MPa	>28
Elongation at yield	DIN 53455	%	0.8
Tensile strength at break	DIN 53455	MPa	36
Elongation at break	DIN 53455	%	>50
Impact strength	DIN 53455	KJ/m²	No break
Notch impact strength	DIN 53455	KJ/m²	No break
Ball indentation hardness/Rockwell	DIN 53456	MPa	45
Modulus of elasticity	DIN 53457	MPa	800

Vicat softening temp. VST/B/50	DIN 53460	^oC	76
Heat defection temp. HDT/B HDT/A	DIN 53461	^oC	-
Coef. of linear thermal expansion	DIN 53752	K^-1x 10^-4	2
Thermal conductivity at 20^oC	DIN 52612	W/m.K	0.41

Volume resistivity	DIN 53482	Ohms.cm	>10¹⁷
Surface resistivity	DIN 53482	Ohms	10¹⁴
Dielectric constant at 1 MHz	DIN 53483	-	2.3
Dielectric loss factor	DIN 53483	-	-
Dielectric strength	DIN 53481	kV/mm	100
Tracking resistance	DIN 53480	-	KB>600

Bondability	-	-	Not practical
Coef. of friction	DIN 53375	-	0.25
Flammability	UL 94	-	HB
UV stabilisation	-	-	No
Acid resistance	-	-	Yes
Hydroxide resistance (dilute)	-	-	Yes
Hydrocarbon resistance	-	-	Yes
CKW resistance	-	-	No
Aromatic resistance	-	-	limited
Ketone resistance	-	-	yes
Resistance against hot water	-	-	limited

This table is a meant as an aid to help in the choice of a material. The data listed here fall within the normal range of products properties, but they must not be used to establish material specification limits nor used alone as the basis of design.

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