UHMWPE has high mechanical stability and good mechanical performance. This is not the last area in which it has been applied. For example, winter sports. Materials are used in special designs for hockey rinks and other types of skating recreation. High molecular weight polyethylene has been used in the aerospace industry. Thanks to them, modern rockets can fly. Using this material improves the reliability of the space station. The material could also be used in particle accelerators to help scientists make discoveries.
Advantages of UHMWPE:
resistance to mechanical stress;
abrasion resistance;
Can be used in direct contact with water;
chemical resistance;
Freeze resistance.
Application of UHMWPE:
In the construction industry, UHMWPE is mainly used as a structural material.
Can be used for personal protective equipment.
In mechanical engineering, it can be used for mechanical parts that are prone to wear.
Can also be used for sports materials.