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Key Properties
Similar to Polypropylene but better at at lower temperatures
(-50°C to +80°C ) this material has better
wear resistance & abrasion resistance. Low Density.
Good corrosion resistance, electrical insulation properties.
High Yield Point. Stable for machining.
Strengths
- Very low cost
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Very good processability
- Good low temperature resistance
- Excellent electrical insulating properties
- Very low water absorption
- FDA compliant
Limits
- Susceptible to stress cracking
- Lower stiffness than polypropylene
- Poor UV resistance
- Low heat resistance
- High-frequency welding and joining impossible
- Edges cannot be polished very highly
Chemical Name
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Additional Information
High Density Polyethylene
Abbreviation: HDPE
Density
g/cm^3 |
Shrinkage
% |
UV
Resistance |
Transparency
(% visible light transmission) % |
H2O
Absorption After 24 hours % |
Maximum
Continuous Working Temperature (Zero Tensile
effect after 11 years) |
|
|
|
|
|
Low
°C |
High
°C |
0.94 |
1.5 to 4 |
Poor but UV grades available
|
80 |
0.001 |
-40 |
|
Hardness
Shore D Mpa |
Tensile
Strength at Break Mpa |
Elongation
at Break % |
Flexural
Modulas Gpa |
Toughness
by Notched IZOD Impact at Room Temperature J/m
|
Fire
Resistance LOI % |
Dielectric
Strength (Insulation Value) KV/mm thickness
|
60 to 70 |
30 to 40 |
500 to 700 |
0.76 to 1.57 |
20 to 220 |
17.5 |
150 |
There is no colour chart page as there is only a limited range available, Natural milky White & Black.
