Images are for guidance only and might not represent the final product.
Grade: LUBMER™ L3000
Formula: UHMWPE, HMPE, HPPE
Form: Granule
Material: Polyethylene (PE)
CAS Number: 9002-88-4
Commodity: Polymers
Nominal Granule Size: 3mm

LUBMER™ L3000 UHMWPE Granules

LUBMER™ L3000 UHMWPE Granules are an advanced form of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene characterized by outstanding wear resistance, low friction, and high impact strength, even under demanding mechanical and chemical environments. The high molecular weight provides superior toughness and durability, while the polymer’s self-lubricating properties reduce abrasion and energy loss in moving systems. These granules are widely applied across industries such as biomedical engineering, automotive manufacturing, and high-performance industrial components. In particular, they are essential in orthopedic implants where long-term biocompatibility and low wear rates are critical, as well as in gears, bearings, and sliding parts where friction reduction is paramount. Specific technologies benefiting from LUBMER™ L3000 include joint replacement prostheses, high-strength orthopedic sutures, and ion-exchange membranes for electrochemical energy storage systems. In research and innovation, these granules are central to the development of next-generation polymer composites, advanced medical devices, and high-performance mechanical systems. Their unique ability to combine strength, chemical resistance, and durability makes them invaluable in both scientific exploration and industrial engineering applications.
each

We are collecting your products, please wait!...

Shipping restrictions and charges
may apply for some hazardous materials.

Material Properties for Polymers

Chemical Resistance
Element Value
Acids - concentrated Good-Fair
Acids - dilute Good
Alcohols Good
Alkalis Good
Aromatic hydrocarbons Fair
Greases and Oils Good-Fair
Halogenated Hydrocarbons Fair-Poor
Halogens Fair-Poor
Ketones Good-Fair
Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Coefficient of friction 0.1-0.2
Hardness - Rockwell R50-70
Poisson's ratio 0.46
Elongation at break( % ) 500
Tensile modulus( GPa ) 0.2-1.2
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) 1000
Tensile strength( MPa ) 20-40
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz 2.3
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz 1-10x 10⁻⁴
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) 28
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) 10¹³
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) 10¹⁸
Physical Properties
Element Value
Flammability HB
Radiation resistance Fair
Resistance to Ultra-violet Poor
Limiting oxygen index( % ) 17
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) 0.01
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 0.94
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) 69
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) 42
Upper working temperature( C ) 55-95
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) 1900
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 0.42-0.51@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 130-200

Can't find what you're looking for? For customized options

Other Customers Purchased