TECAFINE® HDPE natural
TECAFINE HDPE combines broad chemical compatibility, good impact strength, and low moisture absorption. It is also easy to machine.
Facts
Chemical Designation
PE (Polyethylene)
Color
white translucent
Density
0.95 g/cm3
PE (Polyethylene)
Color
white translucent
Density
0.95 g/cm3
Features
- broad chemical compatibility
- easy to machine
- good impact strength
- low moisture absorption
Industries
food processing
food engineering
conveyor technology
chemical technology
automotive industry
home appliances
food engineering
conveyor technology
chemical technology
automotive industry
home appliances
Show/Hide Mechanical Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Modulus of elasticity (tensile test) | 140,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile strength at yield | 3,700 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Elongation at break (tensile test) | >100 | % | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Flexural strength | 4,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 790 |
| Modulus of elasticity (flexural test) | 140,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 790 |
| Impact strength (Izod) | 1.94 | ft-lbs/in | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 256 |
| Rockwell hardness | 54 | R Scale | ASTM D 785 | |
| Shore hardness | 67 | D Hardness | ASTM D 2240 |
Show/Hide Thermal Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Vicat softening point | 261 | °F | ASTM D 1525 | |
| Deflection temperature | 167 | °F | @ 66 psi | ASTM D 648 |
| Service temperature | 248 | °F | Long Term Max | |
| Service temperature | -105 | °F | Brittleness Temperature | |
| Thermal expansion (CLTE) | 6.5 | *10-5 in/in/°F | ASTM D 696 |