American-Made UHMW Polyethylene Sheet & Rod: Superior Wear Resistance

Why you should use UHMW-PE :

Quick Answer

UHMW Polyethylene is a highly durable plastic material known for its exceptional wear resistance and self-lubricating properties, often referred to by clients as 'machinable solid wax' sheet. Professionals choose UHMW plastic due to its superior abrasion resistance, very low moisture absorption, and high chemical resistance, making it ideal for applications like wear strips, conveyor rails, and slide plates. UHMW Polyethylene is also FDA, USDA, and 3-A dairy compliant, and boasts a very low specific gravity of .93 – .94, allowing it to float in water.

Very low specific gravity (floats in water)

Superior wear resistance

Very low moisture Absorption

High chemical resistance

Very low cost vs. physical properties

This material is excellent wearing and very abrasion resistant – one of the best materials made for these properties. Promotes the flow of bulk material (sand, soy beans, coal, etc). Superior material for wear strip, conveyor rails, slide plate, wear pads.

Very low moisture absorption
FDA, USDA and 3-A dairy compliant
Superior wear resistance
Chemically resistant to chlorine and caustic/acidic cleaning agents
Offers excellent strength, rigidity and machinability

UHMW is ITAR compliant, and UHMW is RoHS compliant

Frequently used in:

* Food, Dairy and Packaging equipment
* Timing screws, wear and slide machined parts
* Star wheels, idler sprockets and guide rails
* FDA and 3-A approved material for Scraper blades
* Hopper, chute lining, feeder lines and wear plates

Materials Available As

UHMW Sheet:

.125″ – 4″ in Natural (white) up to 48″ X 120″

Black available in many thicknesses

Some sheet available up to 8″ thick contact for details.

UHMW Rod:

.250″ – 8″ diameter in Natural (White) and in some diameter Black up to 120″ lengths

Larger diameter available in non-FDA grades, contact for details.

UHMW Film:

.005″ – .060″ in up to 48″ wide Natural with and without adhesive

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General Property ASTM Test Typical Value
Specific Gravity D792 .93 – .94
Tensile Strength Yield D638 6,800
Coefficient of Friction – Static D1894 .25
Izod Impact – Notched D256 No Break
Hardness – Rockwell D785 R64
Vicat Softening Temp D1525 260
Deflection Temp @ 66 psi D648 174
Co. Thermal Expansion D696 11.0X10-5

Why Professionals Choose UHMW plastic for wear resistance.

Wear resistance is the primary reason manufacturers use UHMW for tough applications. The self-lubrication properties of UHMW make this an excellent choice in Food Processing and Wear applications.

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UHMW Sheet and UHMW Rod

UHMW Polyethylene material is used frequently in a self lubricating bearing surface or slide type application. In fact, many of our clients refer to UHMW as ‘machinable solid wax‘ sheet. The wear resistance of this awesome plastic will impress you, as it is the most wear resistant of any unfilled material available.UHMW Polyethylene Timing Roller

Resistant to most common chemicals. Commonly replaces aluminum, Acetals, and Nylons. Used frequently in Food and Dairy Processing, Material Handling, Fluid Handling, and Automotive. UHMW is great for wear strips, rub rails, guides, conveyor parts, feed screws, and many more applications.

UHMW Rod is machined to make pulleys, wheels, and washers. UHMW sheet is machined to produce FDA approved slip surfaces, food process fixtures, and scrapers. Some popular brand or trade names are Polystone® M, Lennite®, Tivar®, Duravar®, Gardur®, Solidur®, Polyslick®, UHMV®, Polyfend®, and Durasurf®.

We stock a very large inventory of UHMW performance plastic sheets and rods.