| Catalog |
ACMA00031954 |
| 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 |
1/4” (6mm); 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 |
