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UHMW-PE – Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene
PE 1000 ATEX - polyethylene
PE 1000 ATEX is an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (approx. 9.2 million g/mol). The material is specifically designed for applications that require ATEX certification, making it suitable for use in equipment installed in an environment with an explosive atmosphere. PE 1000 ATEX has been approved by TÜV Nord (test record no. YEX 550794). We deliver PE 1000 ATEX as sheets and rods.
- Physical properties
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Value Unit Test method Specific gravity 0.982 g/cm3 DIN EN ISO 1183 Average molecular mass ~9.2 106 g/mol Water absorption, 24/96 h (23 °C) N/A Weather-resistance good Combustibility HB UL 94 DIN EN ISO 527-2 Food safety no - Mechanical properties
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Value Unit Test method Modulus of elasticity N/A Tensile strength 25 MPa DIN EN ISO 527-2 Elongation at break N/A Tensile strength at break 350 % 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) >70–130 kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 179-1eA Notch impact strength (Izod) – kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 180/2A Toughness (ball pressure) 38 MPa ISO 2039-1 Toughness (Shore D) 64–70 Sh D DIN EN ISO 868 Wear-resistance ~110 % Sand-Slurry Coefficient of friction (against steel) 0.25 μ - Thermal properties
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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
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Value Unit Test method Surface resistivity ≥109 Ω DIN IEC 60093 Resistivity ≥108 Ω×cm DIN IEC 60093 Dielectric strength N/A CTI value N/A - Optical properties
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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
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Delivery selection | plastic sheets, plastic rods |
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Specific gravity | 0.982 g/cm3 |
Service temperature | -200 … 80 °C |
Price category | €€ (€8–25/kg) |
Special properties
- for environments with an explosive atmosphere (ATEX)
- electrical conductivity
- good resistance to wear
- high tensile and impact strength
- good resistance to low temperatures
Applications
explosion-resistant equipment for chemical industry and power plants, mechanical design, transport and conveyor systems
Standard colours
black
Premade pieces
Commonly known brands
St 4000® ATEX