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High molecular weight polyethylene
(PE-HMW)

High Molecular Weight (HMW) polyethylene has an average molar mass of approx. 500 thousand g/mol (corresponds to DIN 16972 TG 3).

The material offers a balanced combination of stiffness, toughness and mechanical damping capacity and is slightly superior to PE-HD in these properties. PE-HMW can be thermally formed and welded. Semi-finished products are extruded and pressed. Due to the relatively high molecular weight, an injection molding processing is only possible to a limited extent.

Main features

• good damping capacity
• better mechanical strength than PE-HD
• heat deflection temperature > 40°C

Types

FDA = suitable for food contact according to FDA

Components made of Ultra Wear® 500 can be supplied with a statement of suitability for contact with foodstuffs in accordance with Regulation (EC) 1935/2004.

Information on PP, PE-HD,  and PE-UHMW are available when clicking on the corresponding material group!

Information on the available semi-finished product dimensions is available here!