PVC vs. UHMW Machining
Comparison of PVC and UHMW Property Values
| PVC | CPVC |
|---|
| 0 | 0.04 |
| 7,500 | 8,200 |
| 481,000 | 410,000 |
| 6.1 | 3.7 |
| 544 | 1,250 |
| Material |
|---|
| Water Absorption Rating |
| Tensile Strength |
| Flexural Modulus |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
| Dielectric Strength |
| UHMW - PE |
|---|
| slight |
| 3,100 |
| 110,000 |
| 11.1 |
| -- |
Material Properties
- Excellent insulating properties
- Low permeability
- Fire resistant
- Durable and light
- Good electrical properties
- Chemically inert
- Tasteless, odorless and nontoxic
- Dimensional stability
- High impact strength
- High impact strength
- Machinability
- Low coefficient of friction
- Self-lubricating
- Chemical resistant
- Zero water absorption
- High abrasion resistance
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