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Specialty Polyethylene Fiber-UHMw/HMPE-13 mm

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Catalog ACMA00031953
Description A high strength, lightweight filament with one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any man-made fiber
Synonyms High Modulus Polyethylene (or UHMwPE) fibers
Application High Modulus Polyethylene (or UHMwPE) fibers are used in applications which require high impact or abrasion resistance.
Cut Length 1/2” (13mm); other lengths available upon request
Elongation <4.0%
Feature High resistance to chemicals. Low moisture absoroption. High resistance to ultraviolet light. Excellent vibration dampening. Highly resistant to flex fatigue. Low coefficient of friction. Good resistance to abrasion. Low dielectric constant
Moisture Content Initial Moisture Content: <3.0%
Moisture Regain Average Moisture Regain of Polyethylene: <1.0%
Notes Shrinkage, Boiling Water: <1.0%
Packaging Standard packaging is corrugated boxes with polyethylene liners. Custom packaging available upon request.
Specification Standard Filament Sizes: 2.2 denier per filament (dpf)
Specific Gravity 0.97 g/cm³
Tenacity ~34 g/den
Tensile Modulus 1360 g/den
Thermal Resist Effect of Heat: Melts at 144-152°C / 290-306°F. Decomposes at >300°C / 572°F.
Type UHMw/HMPE

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