PE-X,polyethylene,PE-Xb

PE-Xb is a crosslinkable compound made by Silane grafted ethylene polymer according to 2 steps or SILPLAS process.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES 

ADVANTAGES OF PE-Xb 

     While the improved maximum operating temperature is one of the initial attractions of cross-linking, there are other advantages in comparison with uncross-linked Polyethylene:

• Reduced deformation under load (creep)
• Improved ageing resistance
• Improved chemical resistance
• Improved abrasion resistance
• Improved impact strength
• Reduced rapid crack propagation (RCP), even at low temperatures
• Improved environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR)
• Outstanding resistance to slow-crack growth

GUIDANCE OF PROCESSING

      The excellent mechanical properties shown by cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) have led to its use in the plastic pipe industry, where PE-X pipes are replacing pipes made from thermoplastic polymers, such as PP, PVC and uncross-linked PE of all types.

PE-Xb STORAGE

The storage life is six months when PE-Xb is stored in a suitable condition.
1 The package should be opened only before processing.
2 Exposure to direct sunlight must be avoided.
3 After opening the bags the product must be used up within 4-5hours.

PE-Xb PACKING

Graft Polymer: Al-plastics and intertexture bags containing 25kg95% A (Silane grafted ethylene polymer)  5% B (catalyst  masterbatch), sealed under vacuum.