Gur

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GUR® Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE)

GUR® UHMW-PE is a linear polyethylene with a significantly higher molecular weight than standard PE, offering exceptional abrasion resistance, superior impact resistance, non-sticking and self-lubricating properties, and excellent mechanical characteristics, even in cryogenic conditions.

Product Properties

GUR® UHMW-PE boasts:

• Exceptionally high notched impact strength

• High energy absorption capacity at high stress rates

• Excellent wear-resistant properties

• Low coefficient of friction

• ery high chemical resistance to acids, alkalis, and corrosive gases

• High resistance to environmental stress cracking

• Wide service temperature range from -200°C to 90°C

Grades

GUR® UHMW-PE is available in various grades for applications such as:

• Orthopedic implants

• Filtration

• Batteries/lithium

• Fibers

• Additives

• Membranes

Processing

GUR® UHMW-PE is produced as a powder requiring special processing techniques, including:

• Pressure-less sintering

• Ram extrusion

• Compression molding

• Injection molding

In the semi-finished industry, high pressures in compression molding and ram extrusion processes fuse the particles together, forming stock shapes or profiles. It can also be processed by gelation and pressure-less sintering.

GUR® UHMW-PE premium grades for orthopedic implants and standard grades meet the requirements of health organizations, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Union food-conformity standards. FDA Drug and Device Master Files are available for premium grades.

Gur Products

Available In

Spain, Turkey, Serbia, Ukraine, Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Slovenija, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Germany, France, Lithuania, Austria, Hungary, Portugal, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Poland, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland

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