High Molecular Polyethylene known for its ultra-high strength to weight ratio. It is stronger at the same weight or lighter at the same strength than alternative fibres. It is common place in many aspects of protective clothing.
High Strength
Chemical Resistance
Flame Resistance
Heat Resistance
Thermal Insulator
High LOI
Abrasion Resistance
Low Elongation at Break
Low Moisture Regain (<1%)
UV Resistance
Low thermal shrinkage
Self-extinguishing
HMPE is 15x stronger than steel at the same weight, up to 40% stronger than aramids on a weight for weight basis.
Composites, Personal Protection, Medical, Electrical
Staple Fibres – Spinning, Nonwoven
Recycled Fibres – Spinning, Nonwoven
Short Cut Fibres – Compounding, Reinforcement
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