Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW)
UHMW is an exceptionally tough plastic that holds up, even after repeated impact. The abrasion resistance is extraordinary, with low friction under load. Virgin Grade UHMW is also exceptionally resistant to chemical attack including organic solvents. It's easily machined, self-lubricating and absorbs almost no water while providing high dielectric strength, but only moderate compression strength. UHMW operates safely at 160 ºF and doesn't break under IZOD impact testing.
UHMW is an exceptionally tough plastic that holds up, even after repeated impact. The abrasion resistance is extraordinary, with low friction under load. Virgin Grade UHMW is also exceptionally resistant to chemical attack including organic solvents. It's easily machined, self-lubricating and absorbs almost no water while providing high dielectric strength, but only moderate compression strength. UHMW operates safely at 160 ºF and doesn't break under IZOD impact testing.
- Available as sheet/rod/tube
- Available in virgin or regrind grades
- Standard colors are white and black
- Typical applications include wear pads, gears, bearings, corrosion resistant liners
- Custom fabrication services available from WS Hampshire
Unit of Measure
Specifications
Thickness |
N/A 0.188 in4.762 mm |
Thickness |
N/A 0.187 in4.762 mm |
Stock Size |
N/A 48.000 x 120.000 in1219.2 x 3048 mm |
Length |
N/A 48.00 in1219.20 mm |
Width |
N/A 120.000 in3048 mm |
Sheet Weight per Unit Area |
N/A 0.92 lbs/ft²4.49144 kg/m² |
Thickness Tolerance |
N/A ±10% |
Put-Up |
N/A Sheets |
Applications
Applications |
N/A Cams Chutes, Bins Conveyor Parts Gears Guides Rub Strips Sliding Abrasion Wear Parts |
