W.S. Hampshire, Inc
W.S. Hampshire, Inc.
365 Keyes Ave., Hampshire, IL 60140
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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.

  • 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
UHMW Polyethylene is commonly used in applications such as:
UHMW
Unit of Measure
Items UHMW
PUHCUSTOM
Custom Request 		UHMW
PUHT681080
UHMW, Polyethylene Virgin Grade, Tubing, 7/8 inches, 1/4 inches, 10 ft 		UHMW
PUHT681083
UHMW, Polyethylene Virgin Grade, Tubing, 7/8 inches, 3/8 inches, 10 ft 		UHMW
PUHT681098
UHMW, Polyethylene Virgin Grade, Tubing, 1 inches, 1/2 inches, 10 ft 		UHMW
PUHT681099
UHMW, Polyethylene Virgin Grade, Tubing, 1 3/8 inches, 5/8 inches, 10 ft
Grade N/A UHMW
Color N/A Custom N/A Natural (White) N/A Natural (White) N/A Natural (White) N/A Natural (White)
Thickness N/A Custom in N/A N/A N/A N/A
O.D. x I.D. N/A N/A 0.875 x 0.250 in22.225 x 6.35 mm N/A 0.875 x 0.375 in22.225 x 9.525 mm N/A 1.000 x 0.500 in25.4 x 12.7 mm N/A 1.375 x 0.625 in34.925 x 15.875 mm
Thickness N/A
Stock Size N/A Custom inCustom mmCustom ftCustom m N/A 10 ft3.048 m N/A 10 ft3.048 m N/A 10 ft3.048 m N/A 10 ft3.048 m
Length N/A Custom in N/A N/A N/A N/A
Width N/A Custom in N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sheet Weight per Unit Area N/A
Thickness Tolerance N/A
Applications N/A N/A Bearings Bins Chemical Pump Parts Chutes Rollers Wear Parts N/A Bearings Bins Chemical Pump Parts Chutes Rollers Wear Parts N/A Bearings Bins Chemical Pump Parts Chutes Rollers Wear Parts N/A Bearings Bins Chemical Pump Parts Chutes Rollers Wear Parts
Optional Stock Size N/A
Working Decimal Equivalent N/A N/A 0.875 x 0.25 in22.225 x 6.35 mm N/A 0.875 x 0.375 in22.225 x 9.525 mm N/A 1.00 x 0.50 in25.4 x 12.7 mm N/A 1.375 x 0.625 in34.925 x 15.875 mm
O.D. N/A Custom in N/A 0.875 in22.225 mm N/A 0.875 in22.225 mm N/A 1.000 in25.4 mm N/A 1.375 in34.925 mm
I.D. N/A Custom in N/A 0.250 in6.35 mm N/A 0.375 in9.525 mm N/A 0.500 in12.7 mm N/A 0.625 in15.875 mm
Weight per Feet N/A N/A 0.22 lbs0.09977 kg N/A 0.2 lbs0.0907 kg N/A 0.24 lbs0.10884 kg N/A 0.48 lbs0.21768 kg
Stock Length N/A
Size A N/A
Size A N/A
Size B N/A
Size B N/A
Size C N/A
Size C N/A
Model No. N/A
Size D N/A
Size D N/A
Put-Up N/A Mechanical Drawing Required N/A Tubes N/A Tubes N/A Tubes N/A Tubes