The Unique Properties of UHMW Materials: Things You Might Not Realize
Regardless of how you look at it, UHMW (short for "Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene") brings with it a wide array of different benefits, all at the exact same time. For starters, in addition to being nontoxic, it is also odorless and tasteless - making it ideal for a plethora of different applications. It's incredibly resistant to corrosion, has virtually no moisture absorption, is self-lubricating, and has extremely low friction. When you also consider that it has the highest impact resistance of any thermoplastic available on the market today, it's easy to see why it's become such a popular choice for so many projects over the years. But if you've been in the industry for very long, a lot of this is likely common knowledge. Believe it or not, UHMW still has some surprises - in fact, there are a number of qualities that are unique to this material that are definitely worth being aware of moving forward. The Surprises of UHMW: Breaking Things D...