UHMW-PE Wax
UHMW-PE Wax Overview
What is the Material: UHMW-PE Wax is a semi-crystalline material filled with a solid lubricant additive.
Key Material Features: This material is beneficial in applications requiring reduced friction, while maintaining many of the properties of other UHMW-PE materials including wear resistance, impact resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, low friction, and low moisture absorption.
Other Considerations: This material is not ideal in applications involving drastic temperature changes and high loads.
Physical
| Property | Value | Typical ASTM Test |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Designation | (UHMW-PE) Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene | |
| Trade Names (®, ™) | Duro-Glide | |
| Filler | Wax | |
| Color | Grey | |
| Density (g/cm^3) | 0.93 | D 792 |
Mechanical
| Property | Value | Typical ASTM Test |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at Yield (psi) | 2500 | D 638 |
| Elongation at Break (%) | 350 | D 638 |
| Hardness (D) | 62 | D 785 |
| Coefficient of Friction (Kinetic, 40 psi, 50 fpm) | 0.10 | D 3702 |
| Coefficient of Friction (Static) | 0.16 | D 3702 |
Thermal
| Property | Value | Typical ASTM Test |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point (°F) | 275 | D 3418 |
| Service Temperature Intermittent (°F) | 176 | |
| Thermal Expansion (CLTE) (in/in/°F) | 1.10E-4 | D 696 |
Electrical
| Property | Value | Typical ASTM Test |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Surface Resistance (Ω/square) | 1.00E14 | D 257 |
| Volume Resistivity (Ω*cm) | 1.00E14 | D 257 |
Other
| Property | Value | Typical ASTM Test |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Absorption (%) (24 Hours) | 0.1 | D 570 |
| Moisture Absorption (%) (Saturated) | 0.1 | D 570 |
| Flammability | HB |
The data stated are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. The data should not be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. The information is provided as a guide to the best of our knowledge and given without obligation or liability. Testing under individual application circumstances is recommended.