HDPE vs. Polypropylene Machining
Comparison of HDPE and Polypropylene Property Values
HDPE |
0.1 |
4,000 |
200,000 |
7 |
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Material |
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Water Absorption Rating |
Tensile Strength |
Flexural Modulus |
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
Dielectric Strength |
Polypropylene Homopolymer | Polypropylene Copolymer |
slight | slight |
5,400 | 3,800 |
225,000 | 215,000 |
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Material Properties
- Can withstand temperatures of 120 °C continuously
- Good tensile strength
- Machinability
- Low moisture absorption
- Mechanical strength
- FDA compliant grades available
- Impact resistance
- Moisture resistance
- Machinability
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