UHMWPE Braided Cords

UHMWPE braided cord and suture material sizes start at a diameter of 0.12 mm (103 denier)

High strength ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) cords, tapes, and threads exhibit...

• 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 constructed to provide tough properties for demanding applications, such as

• Actuator cables
• Tethers
• Closure devices
• Anchoring devices

Braids with blue, green, and black colored marker threads are available.

Braids can also be supplied with tipped ends as cut strips or stiffened sections in continuous length spools. Continuous length spools are convenient to use and preferred by most customers.

ISO-10993 Biocompatibility results for UHMWPE braids are available to customers upon request.

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