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