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Ultra high molecular weight (UMHW) plastic is used in a wide variety of products. It is used as a fiber in body and vehicle armor, fishing line, rigging for boats and parachutes, and bow strings. It has been used as artificial ice in skating rinks. It has a variety of uses in the biomedical field and has been used for spine, knee, and hip implants.
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Is UHMW a thermoset plastic?
UHMW stands for Ultra High Molecular Weight. Now it depends what the monomer is. UHMWPE would be thermoplastic not thermoset. But other UHMW polymers can be thermoset. It depends.
Will grease harm uhmw poly?
If a grit substance such as sand adheres to grease on a UHMW then it will be scratched and worn. Better to let it stay dry unless you are dealing with a limited event like using UHMW pads to launch a large vessel. We use a lot of UHMW in our program and always leave it dry.
What plastic are Tupperware made of?
Most Tupperware products are made of LDPE or PP
What is green plastic?
Green plastic is recycled plastic made from various plastic products. These recycled items help reduce the amounts of trash and land fills the world has.
Is plastic made out of rocks or is plastic made out of minerals?
no, plastic is made out of oils usually petroleum.
Where can you buy UHMW runners for a dog sled?
UHMW is available from Redwood Plastics.. here is the link to the product page: http://www.redwoodplastics.com/products/uhmw-polyethylene/virgin-uhmw-polyethylene/
Is UHMW a thermoset plastic?
UHMW stands for Ultra High Molecular Weight. Now it depends what the monomer is. UHMWPE would be thermoplastic not thermoset. But other UHMW polymers can be thermoset. It depends.
Where can you buy plastic products?
Plastic products are available at retailers nationwide and can include items such as plastic cups, plates, silverware, and a variety of other products made of plastic.
What products are made from plastic soda bottles?
plastic of course!
Does the Chinese make all plastic products?
No, the Chinese does not make all plastic products. If you search your home, or your classroom or wherever you are, look at all the plastic products and you can probably find an object that's not made in China. Some plastic products are made in India for example.
What oil is plastic made of?
Plastic materials are products of petrochemical and methane gas industries.
Will grease harm uhmw poly?
If a grit substance such as sand adheres to grease on a UHMW then it will be scratched and worn. Better to let it stay dry unless you are dealing with a limited event like using UHMW pads to launch a large vessel. We use a lot of UHMW in our program and always leave it dry.
Does delrin or UHMW float on water?
UHMW floats because it has a lower density than water. Check the density of Delrin.
Products that sell easily?
what type of plastic products should be made to sell them easily
What products used to be made from glass but are now made from plastic?
contact lenses!
What plastic are Tupperware made of?
Most Tupperware products are made of LDPE or PP
What household products are made from plastic?
Cushion used in bed.
