UHMW TAPE
HMW TAPE
UHMW PE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) has incredible durability and versatility, which makes it a favorite among engineers and designers in nearly every industry worldwide.
UHMW-PE’s long molecular chain gives it a host of exceptional attributes: high abrasion resistance, low coefficient of friction and unparalleled impact resistance. By its very nature, UHMW-PE is the ideal solution for reducing wear and friction, while enhancing efficiency and productivity.
Our UHMW-PE tape is supplied with a pressure sensitive adhesive system (peel and stick) or one side abraided for use with contact cements and epoxies. These options eliminate the need for mechanical fastening and open up unlimited application opportunities for UHMW.
FEATURES
- Available in plain wear-strip or backed with rubber adhesive
- Excellent abrasion and wear resistance
- Very high impact strength
- Available in natural color – meets FDA and USDA guidelines
- No moisture absorption
- Self-lubricating – no need for oils or lubricants
- Excellent noise abatement properties
- Chemical resistance and corrosion resistant
- Maintains performance and properties at 30°C
- Meets ASTM-D-4020
- Low coefficient of friction
- Conforms to flammability rating UL 94 HB
Technical Data
UHMW TAPE
Product Specs
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | ASTM Test | Units Metric (U.S.) | UHMW Thickness Gauge (0.010") |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | D792 | gm/cc | 0.93 |
| Tensile Strength @ Yield | D638 | Mpa(psi) | 23(3300) |
| Tensile Strength @ Break | D638 | Mpa(psi) | 53(7740) |
| Elongation @ Break | D638 | % | 460 |
| Youngs "E" Modulus | D638 | Mpa(psi X 105) | 725(1.05) |
| Izod Impact Strength | D256 ¹ | J/m(ft-lb/in notch) | * |
| Hardness Shore "D" | D2240 | - | 65 |
| Water Absorption | D570 | % | Nil |
| Rel. Solution Viscosity | D4020 | dl/gm | 2.3-3.5 |
| Coefficient of Friction | D1894-96 | Static | 0.16 |
| Coefficient of Friction | D1894-96 | Dynamic | 0.14 |
| ¹ Izod Impact: Samples have 2(15° +/- 1/2°) notches on opposite sides to a depth of 5mm | |||
| THERMAL PROPERTIES | |||
| Crystalline Melting Range | Polarizing | °C(°F) | 136(276) |
| Crystallinity | D3417-96 | % | 48 |
| ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES | |||
| Volume Resistivity | D257 | Ohms/cm | 5.9544x10⁷ |
| Dielectric Strength | D150 | Kv/cm(V/mil) | * |
| Dielectric Constant | D150 | 2.39 | |
| Surface Resistivity | D257 | Ohms/cm | 10¹³ |
| Static Decay | Seconds | <.01 | |
| Dissipation Factor | |||
| At 50Hz | D150 | * | |
| At 10KHz | D150 | -0.001 | |
| At 5MHz | D150 | -0.001 | |