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Redco™ Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), also known as high
modulus polyethylene (HMPE) or high performance polyethylene (HPPE), is a thermoplastic.
It has extremely long chains, with molecular weight numbering in the millions, usually between 3.1 and 5.67 million. This high molecular weight results from efficient packing of chains into the crystal structure. The result of its molecular arrangement is a very tough material, with the highest impact strength of any thermoplastic presently made. It is highly resistant to corrosive chemicals, with an exception of oxidizing acids. Redco™ UHMW has extremely low moisture absorption, very low coefficient of friction, is self lubricating and is highly resistant to abrasion (10 times more resistant to abrasion than Carbon Steel). Its coefficient of friction is significantly lower than nylon and acetal, and is comparable to teflon, with superior abrasion resistance. It is odorless, tasteless, and nontoxic. Redco™ UHMW is proven to outlast mild and hardened steel by as much as 10 to 1. Redco™ UHMW is ideally suited for a variety of applications to remedy material hang-up, and accelerated wear due to abrasion or corrosion. Many grades and formulations are available to best suit your application, and are as follows. Redco Tivar® (Dryslide, H.O.T, Burnguard™, Tivar88®, Ceram P)
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