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Grade: Spectra© 1000
Formula: UHMWPE, HMPE, HPPE
Form: Fabric
Material: Polyethylene (PE)
CAS Number: 9002-88-4
Commodity: Polymers
Thickness:
0.15mm
Fabric Weight:
88g/m²
Weave:
Plain
Warp Yarn:
24
Weft Yarn:
24
Spectra© 1000 UHMWPE Fabric delivers ultralight strength, cut resistance, and exceptional durability in a textile that stays flexible under load and harsh weather. Built from highly oriented UHMWPE fiber that is widely cited as up to fifteen times stronger than steel by weight, the fabric resists abrasion, fatigue, and creep while shedding water and salt—ideal where mass penalties and corrosion are unacceptable. Marine, industrial lifting, and defense sectors rely on it for webbing, slings, mooring and tow systems, and protective wraps that must perform after repeated cycles. Specific uses include helicopter hoist lines and harness webbing, ROV and sensor-cable jackets, seismic and aerostat tethers, and technical textiles for cut-protective PPE. In research and innovation, the fabric enables lighter, quieter mechanical assemblies, new soft-rigging strategies, and ruggedized cabling for autonomous platforms. Its combination of low weight, high toughness, and clean handling makes it a go-to reinforcement and barrier in demanding scientific and industrial builds.
Tolerances
Sizes
| Linear dimension | <100mm | ±5mm |
|---|---|---|
| Linear dimension | >=100mm | ±5% |
Sizes
| Thickness | ±25% | |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Yarns | ±10% | |
| Tex Number | ±10% |
Sizes
| Thickness | ±25% | |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Yarns | ±10% | |
| Tex Number | ±10% |
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 |
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