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LENNITE ™ WM Implantable Grade UHMW-PE

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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

Lennite ram extruded bar stock is made from GUR® UHMW-PE powder which conforms to ASTM F648 and ISO 5834-1. The manufacturing process of Lennite UHMW-PE involves a stringent quality control process to deliver well-consolidated and consistent pre-forms. Lennite ram extruded bar stock conforms to ASTM F648 and ISO 5834-2 and is targeted for use in machining orthopedic implants. Sterilization methods include EtO gas, cold sterilization, and limited gamma irradiation.

Lennite is

  • FDA Compliant
  • ISO 10993 Compliant

Lennite Type 1 (GUR 1020) properties are listed below.  Also, available in Type 2 (GUR 1050), Contact Us for more information. 

Key Properties

  • Exceptionally High Notched Impact Strength
  • High Energy Absorption Capacity at High Stress Rate
  • Excellent Wear-Resistant Properties
  • Low Coefficient of Friction
  • Very High Chemical Resistance to Acids, Alkalis and Corrosive Gases
  • Highly Resistant to Environmental Stress Cracking
  • Wide Service Temperature Range From -200 C / -328 F To 90 C / 194 F
  • FDA Compliant
  • ISO 10993 Compliant
  • Conforms to ASTM F648 and ISO 5834-2
  • Lot Controlled

Limitations

Applications

  • Orthopedic Implants

Resin Trade Names

  • GUR® UHMW-PE

Manufacturer Trade Names

  • LENNITE WM

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

Rod Only Diameters 0.500 to 3.500 Inch Cut-to-size Preforms and Precision Machined Parts

Available Colors

  • Natural

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Typical Properties of LENNITE ™ WM Implantable Grade UHMW-PE

DETAIL
Description Value
Material Type Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic Polyethylene
Chemical Name UHMW-PE Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
Additives Unfilled
Color Natural
Manufacturer Westlake
PHYSICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Density ASTM D792 g/cm³ 0.932
  ASTM D792 lb/in³ 0.034
MECHANICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Tensile Strength ASTM D638 psi (at break) 7,237
Tensile Elongation at Break ASTM D638 % 405
IZOD Impact-Notched ASTM D256 ft-lb/in No Break
THERMAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Max Continuous Operating Temp °C 90
  °F 194
Minimum Operating Temp °C -200
  °F -328
COMPLIANCE
Description Value
FDA Yes
OTHER
Description Value
UV Resistant No
Relative Cost $$$$$$
Machinability 1

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.

LENNITE is a trade name of Westlake Plastics. GUR is a trade name of Celanese.

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