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Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene sheet, referred to as UHMWPE, is also known as high-strength and high-modulus polyethylene. This material combines many excellent properties, including excellent wear resistance, low-temperature impact resistance, self-lubrication, and is non-toxic, water-resistant, chemical-resistant, and heat-resistant beyond conventional PE. However, it also has some shortcomings, such as relatively low heat resistance (heat deformation temperature), poor processing and molding performance, and the outer surface hardness, rigidity and creep resistance are not as good as conventional engineering plastics. In addition, UHMWPE has poor fluidity, exhibits extremely high viscosity in the molten state, and exhibits high viscoelasticity like rubber.
Processing Technology
When discussing ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene sheet (UHMWPE), we inevitably need to pay attention to its processing technology. This material exhibits extremely high viscosity in the molten state, similar to the high viscoelasticity of rubber, which undoubtedly brings considerable challenges to processing. Despite this, through continuous research and practice, a variety of processing technologies for UHMWPE have been developed to overcome its inherent characteristics such as poor fluidity and poor molding performance. The emergence of these technologies has not only promoted the application expansion of UHMWPE, but also laid a solid foundation for its widespread use in various fields.
Product real shot and process progress
The processing technology of UHMWPE has undergone years of development and evolution. Initially, the material was mainly formed by pressing and sintering. Although extrusion, injection molding and blow molding were also tried, they all faced considerable technical challenges. However, with the continuous advancement of science and technology, advanced technologies such as CNC processing, engraving, milling and lathes, and laser engraving have gradually been applied to the processing of UHMWPE, greatly promoting the innovation of its process.
Today, the performance of UHMWPE processed products has been significantly improved. They not only have excellent impact resistance, stress cracking resistance and high temperature creep resistance, but also have excellent properties such as low friction coefficient and self-lubrication. At the same time, its excellent chemical corrosion resistance, fatigue resistance, noise damping and nuclear radiation resistance have also made the application of UHMWPE processed products in various fields have achieved remarkable results.
Detailed explanation of technical parameters
When discussing the performance of UHMWPE processed products, we inevitably need to pay attention to its technical parameters. These parameters not only reflect the basic characteristics of the product, but also provide us with the key to deeply understand its performance. Through the technical parameters, we can clearly see the excellent performance of UHMWPE processed products in terms of impact resistance, stress cracking resistance, high temperature creep resistance and self-lubrication. At the same time, these parameters also reveal to us the excellent performance of the product in other aspects such as chemical corrosion resistance, fatigue resistance, noise damping and nuclear radiation resistance.
Product real shot and parameter details
We provide real-time shooting and detailed parameters of UHMWPE processed products, so that you can understand the real situation of the product more intuitively. In addition, we also support cutting and customized processing according to your needs to meet your specific needs. The following are the key parameters of some products:
Heat deformation temperature (0.46MPa): up to 85℃
Melting point range: 130～136℃
Minimum operating temperature: -70~-100℃
Density: 0.935g/cm3
Tensile strength at break: 40MPa
Elongation at break: up to 350%
In addition, we have a variety of samples for you to choose from, so that you can understand the parameters and intuitively see the actual form of the product.
Overview of UHMWPE properties
UHMWPE, or ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, is a unique plastic material with many excellent physical and chemical properties. Its molecular weight is as high as several million, giving it excellent wear resistance, impact resistance and self-lubricating properties. In addition, UHMWPE also has excellent corrosion resistance and can resist the erosion of most acids, alkalis and salts. At the same time, its density is as low as 0.935g/cm3, making the material light and tough. These characteristics make UHMWPE widely used in many fields, such as machinery, chemicals, food, etc.
Excellent cutting performance, achieving zero-cut effect
UHMWPE material not only has excellent physical and chemical properties, but also has remarkable cutting performance. It can be cut smoothly and flat, and supports zero-cut process, which provides great convenience for related application fields.
Superiority compared to other materials
UHMWPE material has significant advantages in cutting performance compared to other materials. Its cutting effect is smoother and flatter, and it can achieve zero-cut process, which greatly improves the convenience of application fields.
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1 Overview
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has excellent wear resistance, but what really distinguishes it from ordinary polyethylene or high-density polyethylene is its excellent toughness and impact resistance. In short, low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is softer and suitable for the production of plastic film or plastic bags; while high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is harder and more wear-resistant, suitable for the manufacture of chemical containers. In contrast, UHMWPE is not only smoother and wear-resistant, but also has excellent toughness.
2 Appendix: Explanation of toughness
Toughness, a property that seems difficult to quantify with data, can actually be understood through a simple example. Imagine that when the same force acts on different human bodies, the results will be very different. For example, a hammer hitting an ordinary person's chest may cause skin bruises and broken ribs; while hitting Bruce Lee, despite the skin bruises, the ribs remain intact. The key lies in the ability to disperse the impact force, and Bruce Lee has this ability and can use it many times.
Application Fields
The excellent performance of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) makes it widely used in many fields. Its ultra-high wear resistance, excellent toughness and impact resistance make it an ideal choice for manufacturing high-strength parts, wear-resistant parts and chemical containers. Whether it is machinery manufacturing, aerospace, or automobile manufacturing, sports equipment, UHMWPE plays a vital role.
Application Scenario Overview
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has a wide range of applications, covering many industries. From machinery manufacturing to aerospace, from automobile manufacturing to sports equipment, its high performance characteristics make it an indispensable material in these fields. Specifically, UHMWPE is often used to manufacture high-strength parts, wear-resistant parts and chemical containers to cope with various harsh working environments.
Application display of ultra-high molecular polyethylene sheet
Ultra-high molecular polyethylene sheet, with its excellent performance, has widely replaced traditional materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, bronze, etc., and plays its unique role in many fields. In the textile industry, it is used to manufacture impact-resistant parts such as shuttles, shuttle rods, gears, etc. In the papermaking industry, it is used as a material for key components such as box covers and wipers. In the transportation industry, its wear resistance makes it an ideal choice for powder material hoppers and silos. In addition, gears, worm gears and other parts of food machinery are often made of ultra-high molecular polyethylene sheets to ensure that they can still maintain high performance in harsh environments.
Application of ultra-high molecular polyethylene sheets in various fields
In the chemical industry, ultra-high molecular polyethylene sheets are widely used to manufacture key components such as pumps, valves, baffles and filter plates. At the same time, in the medical industry, it also plays an indispensable role, such as the manufacture of heart valves, short surgical parts, and the production of artificial joints and birth control implants. In addition, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene sheets also shine in the field of sports. They are often used as parts of skating floors, bowling tracks, skis and motorized sleds. Their wear-resistant and impact-resistant properties make these sports equipment more durable.
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene sheet has a wide range of applications
The application areas of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene sheets are similar to those of polyamide and polytetrafluoroethylene, and their wear resistance exceeds that of carbon steel. This material is often used to manufacture key components such as gears, bearings, bushings, star wheels, valves, pumps, guide rails, sealing packings, equipment linings, sliding plates, and artificial joints. At the same time, its fibers can also be used to make safety protection products such as bulletproof vests and ropes.
