Tribologically Modified Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene
AssigneeTicona LLC
InventorsQamer Zia, Peter Raab, Janine Bauer
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Abstract
A tribologically modified ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) polymer composition is disclosed. The UHMW-PE polymer composition is comprised of an UHMW-PE polymer and at least one tribological modifier. The tribological modifier may be comprised of a silicone powder, a silicone oil, an olefin oligomer, an ultrahigh molecular weight silicone, or any combination thereof. The composition and polymer article produced therefrom may exhibit improved tribological properties, such as a reduced coefficient of friction and low wear, when contacted against a counter-material in comparison to an unmodified UHMW-PE polymer composition.
Claims26
An ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene composition comprising,
- an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene,
- at least one tribological modifier comprising a silicone oil having a kinematic viscosity of greater than 10,000 mm2/s, an ultrahigh molecular weight silicone, a silicone powder, an olefin oligomer, or any combination thereof.
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