UHMWPE is a unique, low friction Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) with a molecular weight of more than 3 million. Combining the benefits of higher wear resistance (even greater than steel) and lower maintenance costs, the pads are easy to fabricate, install and can be fastened to steel, concrete, wood and rubber.
◇ Light weight
◇ Superior high impact strength
◇ High abrasion resistance
◇ Low co-efficient of friction
◇ Shock and noise absorption
◇ Excellent self-lubrication
◇ Good chemical resistance
◇ Excellent UV stability
◇ Ozone resistant
◇ 100% recyclable
◇ Non toxic
◇ Temperature resistant (-100℃ to +80 ℃)
◇ No moisture absorption
◇ Can be supplied pre-drilled for easy installation and chamfered to avoid snagging
Property | Test Method | Virgin Material | Unit |
Molecular weight | 3~9 million | g/mol | |
Density | ISO 1183-1:2012 /DIN53479 | 0.92-0.98 | g/cm3 |
Compression Strength | ISO 604:2002 | ≥32 | Mpa |
Tensile Strength | ISO527-2:2012 | ≥22 | Mpa |
Elongation at break | ISO527-2:2012 | ≥280 | % |
Dynamic Friction coefficient | ASTM D 1894 /GB10006-88 | ≤0.18 | |
Notched impact strength(Charpy) | ISO179-1:2010/GB/T 1043.1-2008 | ≥100 | kJ/m2 |
Vicat softing point | ISO306:2004 | ≥80 | ℃ |
Hardness Shore-D | ISO 868:2003 | 61-66 | D |
Values are averages and are not specifications. ASTM test methods are under current procedures.
The manufacturing process does not limit the cross-sections and plate dimensions:
◇ Thickness from 6-300mm
◇ Plates size 1000 ×1000mm up to 6000 ×2000mm
The standard color is black. Other colors such as blue, green, yellow, white or red is available upon request.