POLYSLICK PILE GUARDS
- Chemical Family
- PolyethylenesPolyolefins
POLYSLICK PILE GUARDS is the docking or berthing of a ship puts an enormous pressure and friction transferred between the ship and the shore fixtures. This can lead to large scale damage and deterioration to the shore fixtures. Traditionally, docks have used rubber and timber systems to provide a barrier between the ship and the dock. However, timber quickly deteriorates in the harsh marine climate while rubber is prone to tearing and catastrophic failure in this application. POLYSLICK® PILE GUARDS have excellent impact and abrasion resistance, and a low coefficient of friction, which is proven to be an ideal material in dock applications. The material is ideally suited to harsh marine environments due to its almost zero moisture absorption and chemical resistance to saltwater. The material’s extremely high molecular weight essentially holds the material together during the extreme force transfers between the ship and dock.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Custom
Product families
- Exterior & Body
- Marine
Other characteristics
- Brand
- POLYSLICK
- Density
- 932.0 - 932.0 kg/m³
- Features
Good Impact Strength, High Energy Absorption, Non Corrosive, Oil Resistant, Reduced Installation Time, Salt Water/Spray Resistant
- Polymer Name
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Key Features
Impact resistant.; Abrasion resistant.; UV protected.; Will not corrode, rot or splinter.; Resists marine borers and barnacle growth.; Non-sparking.; Can be drilled, chamfered and fabricated to meet customer specifications.
- Technology
- Plastics
- Product Families
- Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
- Material Features
- Good Impact Strength
- High Energy Absorption
- Non Corrosive
- Oil Resistant
- Reduced Installation Time
- Salt Water/Spray Resistant
- Recommended Applications
- Dock Facings.
- Pile Facings.
- Boat Rails and Gunnels.
- Canal Lock Door Panels.
- Lock and Dam Guidewall.
- Dry Dock Walls and Side Rails.
- Floating Dock.
- Pipeline Fenders.
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Fenders
- Safety Guards
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 271 | °F | — |
| Coef. Of Linear Thermal Expansion | 8.3 X 10^-5 | in/in/°F | ASTM-D696 |
| Flammability | HB (1/8 inch) | — | UL-94 |
Table 2 of 3
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abrasion Resistance | 10 | — | — |
| Coefficient of Friction, Kinetic | 0.15 | — | UL410 |
| Coefficient of Friction, Static | 0.2 | — | UL410 |
| Density | 0.932 | g/cc | ASTM-D792 |
| Durometer Hardness | 64 | Shore D | ASTM-D2240 |
| Elongation at Break | 300 | % | ASTM-D638 |
| Izod Impact Srength | min. 100 | KJ/m2 | ASTM-D4020, Method A |
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 3500 | psi | ASTM-D638 |
| Water Absorbtion at Saturation | 0.01 | % | ASTM-D570 |
Table 3 of 3
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Constant | 2.3 | — | ASTM-D150 |
| Dielectric Strength | 90.3 | KV/m | ASTM-D149 |
| Surface Resistivity | 1 X 10^12 | ohm | ASTM-D257 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1 X 10^14 | ohm-cm | ASTM-D257 |
