Original Material "S" ® plus+® FP [FS]
- Chemical Family
- PolyethylenesPolyolefins
Original Material "S" ® plus+® FP [FS] is a new technical plastic that completely meets the requirements of the food sector for the detectability of plastic foreign bodies in foods. "FP" stands for "food protect" and embodies two vital properties: This product is both food-safe and metal-detectable. Metallic foreign bodies in foodsare safety detected by metal detectors and removed. However, plastic particles from plant components can be problematic. Thanks to the use of additives in Original Material "S" plus+® FP [FS], all commonly used metal detectors in the food industry can now detect and remove plastic particles. Furthermore, in the case of this material, particles even smaller than the required size for the detectability of metal (3 mm) can be found and removed: Particles of only 2mm in size (see the illustration) have been detected without any problems in tests. A member of the S plus family Production based on PE-UHMW SG 1.1.
Product families
- Polyolefins
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Original Material "S"
- Polymer Name
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
- Markets
- Industrial
- Applications
- Industrial — Other Industrial Applications
- Capability
Curve and chain guides, slide bars, or components used for food production/in the beverage industry; Slide and drive elements in medical and food technology; In all areas where hygiene and metal-detectability are required
- Technology
- Plastics
- Characteristics
High wear resistance; Extremely resistant to chemicals; Very good impact/shock resistance; Good anti-adhesion properties; Low noise level; Good slide properties; Metal-detectable in all commonly used industrial detectors; Approved for use in the food industry (EU and FDA); Very good wear and abrasion resistance $$ Extremely good machinability; Excellent chemical resistance; Increased continuous use temperature of 100°
- Material Features
- Abrasion Resistant
- Chemical Resistant
- Good Machinability
- Metal Detectable
- Wear Resistant
- Certifications and Compliance
- EU Compliant
- FDA Compliant
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Average Coefficient of Friction against Steel⁶ (0.25 m/s, 0.25 N/mm²) | approx. 0.2 | μ |
| Breaking Elongation | min. 200 | % |
| Charpy Impact Strength (Two-sided Notch) | min. 100 | kJ/m² |
| Coefficient of Elasticity (Tensile Test) | min. 600 | MPa |
| Hardness | 62 - 64 | Shore D |
| Indentation Hardness | min. 35 | MPa |
| Sand-Slurry Test | 100 | % |
| Yield Stress | approx. 20 | MPa |
Table 2 of 4
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code | PE - UHMW | — | ISO 10431 |
| Average Molecular Weight | 9 x 10⁶ | g/mol | — |
| Density | max. 1.14 | kg/dm³ | DIN EN ISO 11831 |
| Material Colour | Pastel Blue | — | — |
| Sheet Group | 1.1 | — | DIN EN ISO 15527 |
| Water Absorption (Saturation at 23°C) | max. 0.01 | % | — |
Table 3 of 4
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning behavior UL 94 (Sample thickness 3/6mm) | HB/HB | — | — |
| Heat Conductivity (23°C) | 0.4 | W/(K x m) | DIN 52612 |
| Linear Thermal Coefficient of Expansion α (Average Value between 23 and 60°C) | 20 x 10⁻⁵ | m/(K x m) | DIN EN ISO 11359 |
| Lower Service Temperature⁴ | -200 | °C | — |
| Melting Temperature | 130 - 135 | °C | DIN EN ISO 3146 |
| Upper Service Temperature Constant in Air (5000h) | 100 | °C | — |
| Upper Service Temperature Short-term (Air)² | 120 | °C | — |
Table 4 of 4
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Surface Resistance | min. 10¹² | Ω | IEC 60093 |
| Electric Strength | max. 45 | kV/mm | IEC 60243 |
| Specific Contact Resistance | min. 10⁻¹² | Ω x cm | IEC 60093 |
