Is UHMWPE bulletproof?
UHMWPE is VERY strong versus its weight, and has a high resistance to both ballistic, sharp edged and pointed instruments. UHMWPE is not only used in bullet proof and stab proof vests, but also in clothing, fishing lines, cut resistant gloves, aircraft containers, sports equipment, clothes, etc.
How strong is UHMWPE?
UHMWPE yarns are 40% stronger than aramid yarns. They also have high abrasion resistance, even under pressure, and are 15 times more resistant to abrasion than carbon steel.
What is UHMWPE used for?
UHMWPE is also used in the manufacture of hydraulic seals and bearings. It is best suited for medium mechanical duties in water, oil hydraulics, pneumatics, and unlubricated applications. It has a good abrasion resistance but is better suited to soft mating surfaces.
Can you extrude UHMWPE?
UHMWPE extrusion products (pipes, sheets and bars) only can be extruded by large trust extruder with special screw structures, simultaneously adding a large amount of organic compounds as lubricants.
Is UHMWPE stronger than Kevlar?
The UHMWPE (e.g. Spectra) fibers are able to absorb more energy before breaking, compared to Aramid (e.g. Kevlar) fibers. It’s not necessarily tougher. It offers equivalent level of protection, but is lighter.
How many layers are in UHMWPE armor?
UV resistance, corrosion resistance, anti-impact and anti-incision. The fabric is coated for stabilization and water resistant. Capable of making into IIIA panels with multiple layers (approx 38 to 40 layers). For better trauma resistance, use our polycarbonate trauma boards with the fabric.
Is UHMWPE UV resistant?
In its natural state, UHMW-PE is not UV stable, but formulations are available to provide UV stability in natural, black or any custom color.
Is Dyneema the same as UHMWPE?
Our high performance UHMWPE produced by Southern Ropes is essentially the same as Dyneema Rope without the brand name. It’s chemically identical but with a slightly different braid that has no impact on the properties or strength of the line.