Polystone ® M AST-FDA UHMW

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General Info

Polystone® M AST-FDA is FDA Compliant anti-static UHMW that offers outstanding chemical resistance, a very low coefficient of friction, high impact strength and excellent abrasion resistance for food & pharmaceutical applications in areas where static build up and electrical discharges are of concern.

Key Properties

High Abrasion and Wear Resistance
High Impact Strength
Low Coefficient of Friction
Reduces Built-Up of Static & Electrical Charges
FDA Compliant

Limitations

High Heat Environments
High Loads
Subject to Creep, Cold Flow
Thermal Expansion
Tight Tolerance Applications

Applications

Chain and Belt Guides
Guide Rails and Rollers
Straight and Curved Conveyor Tracks
Wear Strips and Guide Rails
Wear Strips and Plates

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

Polystone® M AST-FDA

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* Thickness .031” to 8.000” Width & Length 48.000” x 96.000” Width & Length 48.000” x 120.000” Thickness .375” to 4.000” Width & Length 48.000” x 144.000” Width & Length 48.000” x 240.000” Width & Length 60.000” x 96.000” Width & Length 60.000” x 120.000” Width & Length 96.000” x 80.000” Width & Length 96.000” x 120.000” Width & Length 96.000” x 240.000” Rod* Diameters .250” to 12.000” Tube* OD Outside Diameter 2.000” to 9.375” ID Inside Diameter Various Sizes Available Profiles* Standard & Custom Available (*) Minimums may apply for some Polystone® M formulations depending on grade & shape size required. Boedeker offers cut to size service on all in-stock items and same day shipping. If you don’t see the size your looking for contact us for alternative options.

Available Colors

Black
White

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of Polystone ® M AST-FDA UHMW

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			UHMW-PE Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
Trade Name			Polystone® M AST-FDA
Additives			FDA Antistatic
Color			Black & White
Manufacturer			Rochling
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	0.935
	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	3,000
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	100,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	290
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	3,200
Compressive Strength	ASTM D695	psi	2,900
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Shore D65
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	No Break
Static Coefficient of Friction		NA	.15 -.20
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction		NA	.01 - .15
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	x 10-5 in./in./°F	11
Heat Deflection Temp	ASTM D648	°C at 264 psi	42
	ASTM D648	°F at 264 psi	108
Melting Point Temp	ASTM D3418	°C	135
	ASTM D3418	°F	275
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	82
		°F	180
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-200
		°F	-328
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	HB
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Surface Resistivity	ASTM D257	ohm/square	10^5 - 10^9
COMPLIANCE
Description			Value
FDA			Yes
USDA			Yes
NSF			No
3-A Dairy			No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency			No
USP Class VI			No
OTHER
Description			Value
ASTM Shape Spec			ASTM D6714
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.

Polystone® M is a registered trademark of Röchling Engineering Plastics.

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