Top 5 UHMW FAQ
What is UHMW-PE? UHMW-PE stands for Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. This is the highest strength thermoplastic available at present. It is highly resistant to corrosive chemicals and has a very low coefficient of friction. In fact, its coefficient of friction is significantly lower than that of PTFE and Teflon. In addition to that, it has higher abrasion resistant too. There are forms of UHMW that are around 15 times more abrasion resistant than carbon steel. UHMW is very useful for tough jobs. Ultra high molecular weight of this polymer is the key to its unique properties. The molecular weight of its resins ranges between 3.5 to 7.5 million. This makes it extra strong and enables it to withstand abrasion. Due to its high molecular weight, it doesn’t melt or flow as a molten liquid. These properties make it an ideal product to be used as composites plate in armors . It is excessively used in fishing lines due to these qualities. It is an ideal product for hy