What is the difference between UHMW and UHMWPE?
What is the difference between UHMW and UHMWPE?
The key difference between UHMW and HDPE is that UHMW contains long polymer chains with very high molecular weights whereas HDPE has a high strength-to-density ratio. UHMW stands for Ultra High Molecular Weight polyethylene. It is also denoted by UHMWPE. The term HDPE stands for High Density Polyethylene.
How much does a sheet of UHMW cost?
Larger, heavier sheet must ship motor freight
| Stock | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 45235 | 3/8″ x 48″ x 48″ UHMW Sheet $496.98/Sheet In Stock | $496.98/Sheet In Stock |
| 45237 | 1/2″ x 48″ x 48″ UHMW Sheet $700.09/Sheet In Stock | $700.09/Sheet In Stock |
| 45239 | 5/8″ x 48″ x 48″ UHMW Sheet $804.79/Sheet In Stock | $804.79/Sheet |
Is UHMWPE better than Kevlar?
When compared side-by-side, UHMWPE is distinctly softer and smoother than Kevlar. This difference in texture makes UHMWPE more resistant to cuts and abrasion, making it ideal for use in the food industry.
Can you use UHMW for a cutting board?
Polyethylene offers a wide range of material choices and properties and has great durability that can be suitable for a number of applications. From the food industry to automotive, the kitchen or the warehouse, whatever your Polyethylene needs are; High Density, Low Density or UHMW, Polyethylene is a great choice.
Is Dyneema the same as UHMWPE?
Our high performance UHMWPE produced by Southern Ropes is essentially the same as Dyneema Rope without the brand name. It’s chemically identical but with a slightly different braid that has no impact on the properties or strength of the line.
Which is better UHMW or HDPE?
HDPE is easy to fabricate and weld using thermoplastic welding equipment. It is an excellent choice for fabricated water tanks and chemical tanks. UHMW (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) is an extremely tough, abrasion-resistant, low-cost plastic, used for a wide range of wear applications.
Can UHMW stop a bullet?
UHMWPE is VERY strong versus its weight, and has a high resistance to both ballistic, sharp edged and pointed instruments. UHMWPE is not only used in bullet proof and stab proof vests, but also in clothing, fishing lines, cut resistant gloves, aircraft containers, sports equipment, clothes, etc.
Does UHMW crack?
Also, even though UHMW plastic is known for its ability to withstand cold temperatures, it will become brittle at temperatures below -150 °C (or -240 °F).
Is UHMW food Safe?
Yes, UHMW-PE is both FDA and USDA approved for use in food processing and medical applications.
