UHMW Characteristics
UHMW-PE has a low coefficient of friction, decreasing the energy needed to operate machinery. The agriculture industry has found that using UHMW-PE as opposed to steel in scraper applications increased fuel economy, reduced noise levels and increased wear resistance. In material handling, the use of UHMW-PE sprockets and bearing surfaces have not only improved overall performance but have extended the life of conveying systems. In food handling systems UHMW-PE has eliminated the need for unwanted grease or oil lubricating methods, in fact, UHMW-PE is FDA and USDA approved for direct food contact.
Aluminum oxide slurry
abrasion test
A 27" (68mm) x 1"(25mm) x 0.25" (6.3mm) plaque 1750 rpm for 2 hours Controlled temperature of 23°C
The Best Abrasion
Resistance
Aluminum oxide slurry test
The Highest Double
Notched Izod Impact
Test method: ASTM D4020-96
Measured at 23°C
The Highest
Notched Izod Impact
Test method: ASTM D256-93A
Measured at 23°C
Asorbs the Least
Amount of Moisture
% of absorption
The Best Static
Coefficient of Friction
Against polished steel
Test method: ASTM 1894-95
Measured at 23°C