HDPE vs. Polypropylene Machining
Comparison of HDPE and Polypropylene Property Values
| HDPE |
|---|
| 0.1 |
| 4,000 |
| 200,000 |
| 7 |
| -- |
| Material |
|---|
| 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 |
| -- | -- |
| -- | -- |
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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