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SIMOLIFE UHMWPE

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Simona

SIMOLIFE UHMWPE by Simona is an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (PE-UHMW) grade. Available as natural colored solid state. Can be machined using deep drawing, riveting, turning, glueing, milling, welding, cold forming, cold curving, drilling, die-cutting, laser cutting, water-jet cutting, warm bending, bolting, sawing and cutting. Recommended for orthoses for lower extremities applications. SIMOLIFE UHMWPE complies with TSCA (The Toxic Substances Control Act) and FDA 21 Chapter 1, part 177.2510 regulations.

SIMOLIFE UHMWPE Properties

Thermal Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Crystalline Melting Range

> 176 °F

(10°C/min)

DSC

Decomposition Temperature

300 °C

CTE, Linear

1.8X10^-4 in/in/°C

ASTM D696

Extrusion Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Heat-up Time (retention time in oven)

3 - 4 min/mm

Processing Temperature

370 - 420 °F

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