High Strength Polyethylene Braided & Twisted Threads

Sizes starting at a diameter of 0.18 mm (207 denier)

High strength ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) threads exhibit...

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• high strength to weight ratio
• low density (less dense than water)
• high tensile modulus
• low elongation
• low coefficient of friction
• good flexibility
• good chemical stability

High strength polyethylene braids are tightly constructed to provide tough properties for demanding applications, such as

• Actuator cables
• Tethers
• Sutures

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ISO-10993 Biocompatibility results for Polypropylene Monofilament are available to customers upon request.