UHMW-PE Rod Properties & Applications

UHMW-PE is a super engineering plastic that is probably not as well known as some other engineering plastics but can out perform its relatives in a number of important areas. UHMW (aka UHMW-PE) offers a combination of excellent properties – outstanding abrasion resistance, superior impact resistance, non-sticking and self-lubricating properties and excellent mechanical properties, even in cryogenic conditions. UHMW product reduces noise from impact & vibration. It is a self-lubricating material that is chemical, corrosion, and wear-resistant. And it’s food safe. The weight is light, the proportion is 1/8 of the rolled steel. Life is higher than steel. The wear resistance is 3 to 7 times of carbon steel and stainless steel.

 

Features:

 

• Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) with molecular weights ranging between 4.1 and 6 million;
• High abrasion and wear resistance;
• Low coefficient of friction with self-lubricating properties, promoting very good slide characteristics;
• Inhibits caking, bridging or arching of bulk material, in hopper bins and chutes;
• Complete range of basic and custom shapes can be supplied, including blocks, boards, bars, rods, sheets, profile extrusions and machined parts;

 

 

UHMWPE Rod Properties

 

Low co-efficient of friction;High chemical resistance;Excellent impact resistance;Excellent abrasion resistance;Very High damping properties.

 

Applications

Suitable for use with chain guides and runners; dough rollers in food industry and roller door guides.