PLASTMASS™ PE 500

PLASTMASS™ PE is available as an ultra-high molecular weight Polyethylene and as a high molecular weight Polyethylene which we recommend for lining, sliding parts and guides. Our Polyethylene is divided into the types PE 500 (HMWPE) and PE 1000, PE 9000 (UHMWPE). The various PLASTMASS™ PE plastics are also available with different modifications for unique technical properties. We produce our polyethylene as semi-finished and finished parts. This includes sheets, tubes and rods with a large selection of dimensions.

Our Polyethylene materials have been developed to withstand the highest loads over a long service life. The material has extremely high wear resistance, a low coefficient of friction and high impact strength.

PE 500 - HMWPE
CHARACTERISTICS

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Specific properties of our PE 500 - HMWPE:

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• Moderate mechanical strength

• Moderate stiffness

• Moderate creep resistance

• Easy to process

• Good weldability

• High bending resistance

• High impact resistance

• High frost resistance

• Biological safety

• Chemical resistance

PE 500 - HMWPE AST
CHARACTERISTICS

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Specific properties of our PE 500 - HMWPE AST:

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• Antistatic

• Increased rigidity, high strength

• High bending and impact resistance

• Frost resistance

• Low gas, steam and water absorption

• Resistance to abrasion

• Noise reduction

GENERAL POLYETHYLENE FEATURES

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Our polyethylene materials have some common features that distinguish them:

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• High wear resistance

• Very good sliding properties

• Self-lubricating (dry running)

• The highest impact strength and break strength

• Operation temperature from -200 °C to +100 °C

• High chemical resistance

• Vibration damping

• No moisture absorption, no corrosion

• Physiological safety

• FDA compliant