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UHMWPE Fabrics
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene has density of 0.97g/m³, the lightest among reinforcement fibers, 2/3 of aramid fiber and half of carbon fiber. It is also the strongest among high performance fibers. Therefore, fabric made with UHMWPE fiber is not only light but also has excellent tensile strength and tear strength.
UHMWPE fiber is flexible, and absorbs energy during plastic deformation. Its ability of absorbing is 1.8 times of carbon fiber, 2.6 times of aramid fiber and 33 times of glass fiber. Compared with UD structure, fabric with woven structure can be better combined with resin, therefore it is more suitable for composite reinforcement.
UHMWPE woven fabric also has excellent properties of low temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, UV resistance, and high transmissive, bring composites better performance. It is suitable for both hard composite reinforcement and flexible composite reinforcement.
- Light weight
- High tensile strength and tear strength
- Low elongation
- High Abrasion resistance, impact resistance and cutting resistance
- Low temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, UV resistance and high transmissive