PS 1000®

UHMW-PE – Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene

PS 1000®

PS 1000® is an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (approx. 9.2 million g/mol) specifically designed for use in the paper and pulp industry. Because of the graphite and carbon black added to it, the material has excellent wear‑resistance and mechanical strength. We deliver PS 1000® as plastic sheets and rods.

Physical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Specific gravity 0.971 g/cm3 DIN EN ISO 1183
Average molecular mass 9.2 106 g/mol
Water absorption, 24/96 h (23 °C) 0.01 % DIN EN ISO 62
Weather-resistance good
Combustibility HB UL 94 DIN EN ISO 527-2
Food safety no
Mechanical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Modulus of elasticity N/A
Tensile strength 22 MPa DIN EN ISO 527-2
Elongation at break N/A
Tensile strength at break 330 % DIN EN ISO 527-2
Flexural modulus 700 MPa DIN EN ISO 178
Flexural strength N/A
Compressive modulus N/A
Compressive strength, 1%/2% N/A
Impact strength (Charpy) N/A
Notch impact strength (Charpy) >80–130 kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 179-1eA
Notch impact strength (Izod) kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 180/2A
Toughness (ball pressure) 46 MPa ISO 2039-1
Toughness (Shore D) 64–68 Sh D DIN EN ISO 868
Wear-resistance ~85 % Sand-Slurry
Coefficient of friction (against steel) 0.25 μ
Thermal properties
  Value Unit Test method
Glass-transition temperature 80 °C DIN 53765
Melting point 130 °C DIN 53765
Operating temperature (instantaneous) +100 °C
Operating temperature (continuous) 80 °C
Operating temperature (minimum) -200 °C
Thermal expansion coefficient, 23–60 °C N/A
Thermal expansion coefficient, 23–100 °C 20 10-5 K-1 DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
Specific heat capacity 1.8 J/(g×K) ISO 22007-4:2008
Thermal conductivity 0.42 W/(m×K) ISO 22007-4:2008
Electrical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Surface resistivity N/A
Resistivity N/A
Dielectric strength 45 kV/mm DIN EN 60243-1
CTI value N/A
Optical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Light transmittance N/A
Refractive index N/A
Optical errors N/A
Abrasion-resistance, 100 rotations with 500 g N/A

Additional downloads

Delivery selection plastic sheets, plastic rods
Specific gravity 0.971 g/cm3
Service temperature -200 … 80 °C
Price category €€ (€8–25/kg)

Special properties

  • suitability for line speeds of 600 m/min
  • withstanding of high mechanical stress
  • low wear
  • good sliding characteristics
  • good bend and impact strength

Applications

pulp and paper industry, conveyor systems

Standard colours

black

Premade pieces

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Commonly known brands

ROBADUR®