Simona ® PE-HWST
High Density Polyethylene Rod
Property |
Test Method ASTM* |
Unit |
Typical Value |
Physical
Density
Water Absorption |
D-792
D-570 |
g/cc
% |
0.947
0.01 |
Mechanical
Tensile strength
Flexural Modulus
Elongation at Yield (2 in/min)
Izod Impact
Rock Hardness |
D-638
D-638
D-638
D-256
D-785 |
psi
psi
%
ft/lbs/in
“R” scale |
3,200
116,000
500
5.0
n/a |
Thermal
Heat Distortion Temperature
@66 psi
@264 psi
Vicat softening Temperature
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Temperature Range |
D-648
D-648
D-648
D-1525
D-696 |
°F
°F
in/in/°C |
180
122
255
180 X 10-6
-58 to +176 |
Electrical
Volume Resistivity |
D-257 |
ohm X cm |
> 1015 |
Flammability
Flammability |
|
|
DIN 4102 B2
Normal Flammability |
* American Society of Testing Materials
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Title: Physical Properties for High Density Polyethylene Rod
Description: Physical, Mechanical, Electrical, and Thermal Typical Properties.
Published: 2/17/2009
Last Edited: 9/18/2013
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