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HMWPE vs. ACM Rubber

HMWPE belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while ACM rubber belongs to the thermoset elastomers (rubber). There are 4 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (8, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is HMWPE and the bottom bar is ACM rubber.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 0.95
1.3
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 5.0
2.7
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 16
9.3
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 17
13