HMWPE 500
High molecular weight low pressure polyethylene, virgin material (molecular weight approx 500.000 g/mol.)
Thanks to this materials characteristics, quality and price, is the first choice for many applications.
Particularly in the food industry and in sports centre construction, HMWPE does an excellent job with its impact strength and insulating properties – and at a competitive price.
HMWPE complies in full with all applicable regulations for contact with food. In addition to its use as a cutting board, as lining or as impact protection, it is also useful for applications in machine construction.
It is also available with regenerated materials.
Properties
| Property |
Unit of measure |
Value |
| Tensile Strength | Mpa | 27 |
| Elongation at Break | % | >50 |
| Modulus of Elasticity | MPa | 1350 |
| Impact Strength | kj/m² | 20 |
| Compressive Strength | MPa | |
| Shear Strength | MPa | |
| Shore Hardness | D Scale | 65 |
| Co-efficient of Friction | μ | 0.20 |
| Water Absorption @ 23 Deg C | % | 0.01 |
| Service Temperature Intermittent | ᵒC | 120 |
| Service Temperature Continuous | ᵒC | 80 |
| Melting point | ᵒC | 135 |
| Thermal Conductivity | W/m.ᵒC | 0.4 |
| Dielectric Strength | kV/mm | 45 |
| Volume Resistivity | Ω.cm | >10¹⁴ |
| Surface Resistivity | Ω | >10¹³ |
| Arc Resistance | Sec | |