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DURAVAR ® R UHMW-PE Reprocessed

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Sheet widths and lengths are cut to nominal dimensions; Rod lengths are also cut to nominal dimensions. Nominal cuts can be undersized by up to .200 inches. Cut-to-size items are non-refundable. See our return policy for more details. Contact us if you need precision cut sizes.

General Info

DURAVAR® R is a reprocessed UHMWPE that is an economical alternative to virgin UHMWPE with similar properties.

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Key Properties

  • Excellent Chemical Resistance
  • High Impact Strength
  • Low Coefficient of Friction
  • Outstanding Abrasion Resistance

Limitations

  • High Heat Environments
  • High Loads
  • Subject to Creep, Cold Flow
  • Thermal Expansion
  • Tight Tolerance Applications
  • Lower Properties than Virgin UHMW

Applications

  • Bushings & Bearings
  • Rollers
  • Thrust Washers
  • Wear Components
  • Wear Strip

Resin Trade Names

  • GUR® 4000 UHMW

Manufacturer Trade Names

  • DURAVAR® R

Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.

Available Sizes

Sheet, Rod, Tube, Custom Profile & Machined Parts – Note: Some DURAVAR Grades have minimum runs. Contact us for Availability.

Available Colors

  • Black
  • Custom Colors

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of DURAVAR ® R UHMW-PE Reprocessed

DETAIL
Description Value
Material Type Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name UHMW-PE Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
Trade Name DURAVAR® R
Additives Recycled UHMW
Color Black
Manufacturer Artek
PHYSICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Density ASTM D792 g/cm³ 0.945
  ASTM D792 lb/in³ 0.034
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion ASTM D570 % by wt. 0.01
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion ASTM D570 % by wt. 0.01
MECHANICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Tensile Strength ASTM D638 psi 3,600
Tensile Modulus ASTM D638 psi 90,000
Tensile Elongation at Break ASTM D638 % 150
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 psi 86,000
Hardness ASTM D785 NA Shore D70
IZOD Impact-Notched ASTM D256 ft-lb/in No Break
Static Coefficient of Friction ASTM D1894 vs Polished Steel NA 0.2
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction ASTM D1894 vs Polished Steel NA 0.14
THERMAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion ASTM D698 x 10-5 in./in./°F 7.8
Melting Point Temp ASTM D3418 °C 136
  ASTM D3418 °F 278
Max Continuous Operating Temp °C 93
  °F 200
Minimum Operating Temp °C -200
  °F -328
Flammability Rating UL94 NA HB
ELECTRICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Dielectric Strength ASTM D149 V/mil 900
Surface Resistivity ASTM D257 ohm/square 10^10 - 10^15
COMPLIANCE
Description Value
FDA No
USDA No
NSF No
3-A Dairy No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency No
USP Class VI No
OTHER
Description Value
ASTM Shape Spec ASTM D-4020 Resin ASTM D-6712-01 Shape
MIL SPEC MIL-P-23536, MIL-P-21922, MIS-31836
UV Resistant Yes
Relative Cost $
Machinability 3

Relative cost based on a scale of one dollar sign ($) as the lowest to ten dollar signs ($$$$$$$$$$) as the highest. Machinability based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult to machine. NOTE: All information contained on www.boedeker.com, downloadable documents and printed literature is intended for technical reference only and considered to be accurate for reference purposes only. Boedeker Plastics, Inc. makes no guarantee and offers no warranty for fitness in use and strongly recommends the user validate any plastic, machined part, or product in a specific application for fitness in use.

DURAVAR® is a registered trademark of Artek, Inc. GUR® is a registered trademark of Celanese.

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