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UHMWPE Fiber - Ø 1.5mm L 1m

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SKU: 1000003330 Product Code: ET30-FB-000120
UHMWPE Fiber offers extremely high tensile strength, low density, and superior resistance to abrasion and chemicals, making it one of the strongest synthetic fibers available. Produced from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, it provides a unique combination of lightweight strength and durability that surpasses many traditional engineering polymers. Industries including aerospace, defense, and medical technology employ UHMWPE fibers for ballistic protection, lightweight composites, and high-strength sutures. Specific applications include bullet-resistant vests, aerospace structural reinforcements, and medical implants such as orthopedic sutures and ligaments. In research, UHMWPE fibers are studied for nanocomposite reinforcement, fatigue resistance under cyclic loading, and surface treatments for improved adhesion in hybrid composites. Their extraordinary strength-to-weight ratio, combined with chemical inertness and low friction, makes UHMWPE fibers a vital material for advanced protective, structural, and biomedical applications.
Formula: UHMW PE
Length: 1m
Filament Diameter: 1.5mm
Number Of Filaments: 1
Tex Number: 1670
CAS Number: 9002-88-4
UOM Code: 027-575-95
Legacy Code: ET305720
Distributor Code:
GF02757595

Tolerances

Fiber
Filament Diameter ±25%
Number Of Yarns ±10%
Number Of Filaments ±10%
Tex Number ±10%
Length +5% / -1%
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Material Properties

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