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UHMWPE products

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a thermoplastic engineering plastic with a molecular weight of 3–9 million g/mol that combines the superior properties of all plastics. The mechanical properties are higher than normal HDPE, specifically its wear resistance, impact resistance, small low-temperature wear coefficient, stress cracking resistance, high-temperature creep resistance, low friction coefficient, self-lubrication, and excellent chemical corrosion resistance, fatigue resistance, noise damping, nuclear radiation resistance and other excellent properties. It can replace carbon steel, stainless steel, bronze and other materials in textile, papermaking, food machinery, transportation, medical, coal mining, chemical industry and other sectors.

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UHMWPE products are ideally suited for high-quality technical applications. Also suitable for highly abrasive applications such as lining of hoppers and transport chutes. Kenuo offers you a wide range of products.

We have a large stock of rods and plates. The main colors of UHMWPE supplied by Kenuo are white, black and green. There are other colors available such as blue, red and yellow. For outdoor applications we typically use a UV resistant black grade.

 

UHMWPE Material Properties

• Exceptionally high notched impact strength 
• Low density
• Very high abrasion resistance
• High toughness (also at low temperature)
• High elongation at break
• Very good electrical and dielectric properties
• Low moisture absorption
• Low steam permeability
• Very high chemical resistance to acids, alkalis and corrosive gases
• Good protection against stress cracking
• Food safe
• Very high machinability

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At Kenuo, we can customise UHMWPE parts or products according to your own specifications.

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Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Applications

Properties

    unit experimentation UHMWPE behavioralphysics Density g/cm3 ISO1183 0.935-0.988 behavioral-mechanical Rift intensity N/cm2 ISO527 29 Rift extensibility % 350 impulsive intensity(break up) KJ/cm2 ISO179 no damage luos hardness bard   ISO6508 40 Behavioral hot melting point ℃ ISO3416 136 vicat softening point ℃ ISO306 134 hot deformation temperature（0.46MPa) ℃ ISO75/A 85 Expansion coefficient 10-4/℃ ISO11359.2 1.5 Electrical function volume resistance SL-CM ISO3915 1017 Dielectric constant   IEC60250 2.3 water-absorb rate % ISO62 ＜0.01 unaccounted calculus     not easy to calculus

FAQS ABOUT UHMW

What is UHMW plastic?

Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW or UHMW-PE) is extremely tough plastic with high abrasion and wear resistance. It is easy to fabricate and machine and perfect for industrial applications that require durability, low friction, and chemical resistance.

What is Virgin UHMW?

Virgin UHMW (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) refers to UHMW material that has not been recycled or reprocessed. It is made from high-quality, pure polyethylene resin, resulting in a material with excellent mechanical properties, such as high abrasion resistance, impact strength, and low coefficient of friction. Virgin UHMW is often preferred for applications where purity, consistency, and high performance are critical, such as in the medical, food processing, and industrial sectors.

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What is Reprocessed UHMW?

Reprocessed UHMW (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) is UHMW material that has been recycled or reprocessed from post-industrial or post-consumer sources. This process involves melting down used UHMW products and then extruding or molding them into new shapes or forms. Reprocessed UHMW may exhibit slightly different properties compared to virgin UHMW, such as reduced mechanical strength or increased variability in properties due to the mixing of different sources of material. However, it is often a cost-effective and environmentally friendly option for applications where strict performance requirements are not critical.

Is UHMW FDA Compliant?

Yes, UHMW (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) can be FDA (Food and Drug Administration) compliant. UHMW is inherently a non-toxic and food-safe material, making it suitable for use in food processing and packaging applications.

What are common UHMW applications?

UHMW (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) is used in a wide range of applications, including food processing, material handling, medical devices, automotive components, industrial machinery, agriculture, sports equipment, and marine applications, due to its exceptional properties such as high abrasion resistance, low friction, and chemical resistance.

 

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