◉ 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)
