Very good wear resistance
High impact strength even at low temperature (especially PE-UHMW)
Superior chemical resistance
Low friction coefficient
Excellent release performance
Very low water absorption
Moderate mechanical strength, stiffness and creep resistance
Excellent electrical insulation and dielectric properties (except antistatic materials)
Superior machining performance
Physiological inertia (several grades apply to food contact)
Good resistance to high energy radiation (gamma – and X-ray)
