UHMWPE PE1000 in flat plate is a thermoplastic engineering material made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene that has great impact strength, excellent wear and abrasion resistance, outstanding resistance to chemicals, and excellent low temperature qualities. The FDA and (EU) No. 10/2011 rules have approved UHMWPE plastic for use in food applications.
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Chemical Designation
Polyethylene
DIN-Abbreviation
PE-UHMW
Colours, Fillers
opaque/black
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Mechanical properties |
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unit |
standard |
Mechanical properties |
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unit |
standard |
Density |
0,93 |
g/cm³ |
DIN EN ISO 527 / D 792 |
Tensile strength at yield |
17 |
MPa |
DIN EN ISO 527 / D 638 |
Tensile strength at break |
40 |
MPa |
DIN EN ISO 527 / D 638 |
Elongation at break |
>50 |
% |
DIN EN ISO 527 / D 638 |
Modulus of elasticity in tension |
650 |
MPa |
DIN EN ISO 527 / D 638 |
Modulus of elasticity in flexure |
800 |
MPa |
DIN EN ISO 178 / D 790 |
Ball indentation hardness |
35 |
MPa |
DIN EN ISO 2039 /1 |
Impact strength |
No br. |
kJ/m2 |
DIN EN ISO 179 / D 256 |
Creep rupture strength after 1000 hrs with static load |
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MPa |
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Time yield limit for 1% elongation after 1000 hrs. |
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MPa |
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Coefficient of friction against hardened and ground steel |
– 0.29 |
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p = 0,05 N/mm², v = 0,6 m/s |
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Wear conditions as above |
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μm/km |
(1) For tensile test: specimen type 1b
(2) For flexural test: support span 64mm, norm specimen.
(3) Specimen 10x10x10mm
(4) Specimen 10x10x50mm, modulus range between 0.5 and 1% compression.
(5) For Charpy test: support span 64mm, norm specimen. n.b. = not broken
(6) Specimen in 4mm thickness
Our information and statements reflect the current state of our knowledge and shall inform about our products and their applications. They do not assure or guarantee chemical resistance, quality of products and their merchantability in a legally binding way. Our products are not defined for use in medical or dental implants. Existing commercial patents have to be observed. The corresponding values and information are no minimum or maximum values, but guideline values that can be used primarily for comparison purposes for material selection. These values are within the normal tolerance range of product properties and do not represent guaranteed property values. Therefore they shall not be used for specification purposes. Unless otherwise noted, these values were determined by tests at reference dimensions (typically rods with diameter 40-60 mm according to DIN EN 15860) on extruded and machined specimen. As the properties depend on the dimensions of the semifinished products and the orientation in the component (esp. in reinforced grades), the material may not be used without a separate testing under individual circumstances. The customer is solely responsible for the quality and suitability of products for the application and has to test usage and processing prior to use. Technical changes reserved.
Thermal properties |
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unit |
standard |
Crystalline melting point |
135 |
°C |
DIN 53 736 |
Glass transition temperature |
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°C |
DIN 53 736 |
Heat distortion temperature |
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Method A |
42 |
°C |
R 75 |
Method B |
~70 |
°C |
R 75 |
Max. service temperature |
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short term |
120 |
°C |
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long term |
90 |
°C |
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Coefficient of thermal conductivity |
0,41 |
W/(m . K) |
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Specific heat |
1,84 |
J/(g . K) |
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Coefficient of thermal expansion |
20 |
10-5/K |
DIN 53 483 /D 696 |
(1) Found in public sources.
(2) Found in public sources. Individual testing regarding application conditions is mandatory.
Our information and statements reflect the current state of our knowledge and shall inform about our products and their applications. They do not assure or guarantee chemical resistance, quality of products and their merchantability in a legally binding way. Our products are not defined for use in medical or dental implants. Existing commercial patents have to be observed. The corresponding values and information are no minimum or maximum values, but guideline values that can be used primarily for comparison purposes for material selection. These values are within the normal tolerance range of product properties and do not represent guaranteed property values. Therefore they shall not be used for specification purposes. Unless otherwise noted, these values were determined by tests at reference dimensions (typically rods with diameter 40-60 mm according to DIN EN 15860) on extruded and machined specimen. As the properties depend on the dimensions of the semifinished products and the orientation in the component (esp. in reinforced grades), the material may not be used without a separate testing under individual circumstances. The customer is solely responsible for the quality and suitability of products for the application and has to test usage and processing prior to use. Technical changes reserved.
Electrical properties |
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unit |
standard |
Dielectric constant at 105 Hz |
3 |
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DIN 53 483 |
Dielectric loss factor at 105 Hz |
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DIN 53 483 |
Specific volume resistance |
1014 |
Ω . cm |
DIN 60093 |
Surface resistance |
1012 |
Ω |
DIN 60093 |
Dielectric strength 1 mm |
45 |
kV/mm |
ASTM 149 |
Tracking resistance KA 3c, KB>600,KC>600 |
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DIN 53 480 |
(1) Specimen in 20mm thickness
(2) Specimen in 1mm thickness
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Miscellaneous properties |
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unit |
standard |
Moisture absorption: Equilibrium in standard |
0,01 |
% |
DIN EN 150/ASTM 62 |
atmosphere (23 °C / 50 % relative humidity) |
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Water absorption at saturation at 23 °C |
0,02 |
% |
DIN EN 150/ASTM 62 |
Resistance to hot water, washing soda |
resistant |
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Flammability according to UL standard 94 |
HB |
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Resistance to weathering |
natural not resistant,
black resistant |
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(1) Ø ca. 50mm, h=13mm
(2) (+) limited resistance
(3) - poor resistance
(4) Corresponding means no listing at UL (yellow card). The information might be taken from resin, stock shape or estimation. Individual testing regarding application conditions is mandatory.
Our information and statements reflect the current state of our knowledge and shall inform about our products and their applications. They do not assure or guarantee chemical resistance, quality of products and their merchantability in a legally binding way. Our products are not defined for use in medical or dental implants. Existing commercial patents have to be observed. The corresponding values and information are no minimum or maximum values, but guideline values that can be used primarily for comparison purposes for material selection. These values are within the normal tolerance range of product properties and do not represent guaranteed property values. Therefore they shall not be used for specification purposes. Unless otherwise noted, these values were determined by tests at reference dimensions (typically rods with diameter 40-60 mm according to DIN EN 15860) on extruded and machined specimen. As the properties depend on the dimensions of the semifinished products and the orientation in the component (esp. in reinforced grades), the material may not be used without a separate testing under individual circumstances. The customer is solely responsible for the quality and suitability of products for the application and has to test usage and processing prior to use. Technical changes reserved.