UHMW-PE - high-performance fiber composite for modern protection
UHMW-PE - high-performance fiber composite for modern protection
Our protection systems are based on ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) - a high-performance material that is characterized by extreme energy absorption, low weight and excellent environmental resistance. UHMW-PE is used wherever conventional materials such as aramid fiber composites or steel armouring reach their limits - for example in mobile applications, lightweight structures or structurally sensitive installation situations.
ADVANTAGES UHMW-PE
Advantages over aramid fiber composites (e.g. Kevlar®):
No water absorption
UHMW-PE is completely hydrophobic - in contrast to aramid, which absorbs moisture and can therefore lose strength over time. This makes our solutions performance-stable in the long term - even under extreme physical stress in vests, high humidity or outdoor storage.
Higher UV resistance
While aramid fibers age and become brittle due to UV radiation, UHMW-PE is significantly more resistant to sunlight and weathering.
More effective splinter protection
UHMW-PE absorbs kinetic energy efficiently through a combination of fiber stretching and thermoplastic deformation. The retention effect for splinters and fragments is excellent - even at low thicknesses.
Advantages over steel armor:
Massive weight saving
UHMW-PE weighs only around 1/7 as much as steel - with a comparable protective effect against certain threat scenarios. This means significantly lower system masses, simpler installation and lower requirements for load-bearing structures.
3D moldability
In contrast to rigid steel plates, UHMW-PE can be thermoplastically formed. This means that individual, curved components, enclosures and contour-accurate protection solutions can be realized - without complex welding or forming processes.
No corrosion, maintenance-free
UHMW-PE is naturally corrosion-free, non-conductive and highly resistant to chemicals - a clear advantage over untreated steel surfaces in harsh environments.
Hard ballistics process chain
Semi-finished product
Purchase of roll goods according to customer requirements
No ties to specific suppliers
Designed by Texacore on customer request with the best fiber-matrix combination for this application to reduce weight and cost
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2D cutting
Individual cutting of the fiber layers
Compacting
2D and 3D shaping
Various pressures can be mapped
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Cutting the final contour
2D and 3D cutting
Composites
Connection to hybrid material structures such as fiber-ceramic or fiber-steel
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