W.S. Hampshire, Inc
W.S. Hampshire, Inc.
365 Keyes Ave., Hampshire, IL 60140
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P: 847.683.4400
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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
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Item #

Grade

Thickness

O.D. x I.D.

Stock Size

Size A

Size B

Size C

Put-Up

PUHM682004 N/A UHMW N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.281 in7.143 mm N/A 0.125 in3.175 mm N/A 0.343 in8.731 mm N/A Snap-On
PUHM682005 N/A UHMW N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.609 in15.478 mm N/A 0.203 in5.159375 mm N/A 0.796 in20.240 mm N/A Snap-On
PUHM682006 N/A UHMW N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.125 in3.175 mm N/A 0.328 in8.334375 mm N/A 0.500 in12.700 mm N/A Snap-On
PUHM665001 N/A UHMW N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.750 in19.050 mm N/A 0.250 in6.35 mm N/A 3.250 in82.550 mm N/A Dogbone
PUHM681001 N/A UHMW N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.500 in12.700 mm N/A 0.750 in19.050 mm N/A 1.000 in25.400 mm N/A Half Round Snap-On
PUHM681002 N/A UHMW N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.375 in9.525 mm N/A 0.625 in15.875 mm N/A 0.875 in22.225 mm N/A Half Round Snap-On
PUHM681003 N/A UHMW N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.250 in6.350 mm N/A 0.500 in12.700 mm N/A 0.687 in17.462 mm N/A Half Round Snap-On
PUHC682001 N/A UHMW N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.250 in6.350 mm N/A 0.625 in15.875 mm N/A 1.000 in25.400 mm N/A C Section Strip
PUHC682002 N/A UHMW N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.500 in12.700 mm N/A 1.00 in25.400 mm N/A 1.500 in38.100 mm N/A C Section Strip
PUHC682003 N/A UHMW N/A N/A N/A N/A 1.000 in25.400 mm N/A 0.500 in12.700 mm N/A 1.000 in25.400 mm N/A C Section Strip
PUHC682004 N/A UHMW N/A N/A N/A N/A 1.500 in12.700 mm N/A 1.500 in38.100 mm N/A 2.000 in50.800 mm N/A C Section Strip
PUHP968104 N/A UHMW N/A 0.125 in3.175 mm N/A N/A 48.000 x 120.000 in1219.2 x 3048 mm N/A N/A N/A N/A Sheets
PUHP968106 N/A UHMW N/A 0.188 in4.762 mm N/A N/A 48.000 x 120.000 in1219.2 x 3048 mm N/A N/A N/A N/A Sheets
PUHP968108 N/A UHMW N/A 0.250 in6.35 mm N/A N/A 48.000 x 120.000 in1219.2 x 3048 mm N/A N/A N/A N/A Sheets
PUHP968110 N/A UHMW N/A 0.375 in9.525 mm N/A N/A 48.000 x 120.000 in1219.2 x 3048 mm N/A N/A N/A N/A Sheets
PUHP968112 N/A UHMW N/A 0.500 in12.7 mm N/A N/A 48.000 x 120.000 in1219.2 x 3048 mm N/A N/A N/A N/A Sheets
PUHP968114 N/A UHMW N/A 0.625 in15.875 mm N/A N/A 48.000 x 120.000 in1219.2 x 3048 mm N/A N/A N/A N/A Sheets
PUHP968117 N/A UHMW N/A 0.750 in19.050 mm N/A N/A 48.000 x 120.000 in1219.2 x 3048 mm N/A N/A N/A N/A Sheets
PUHP968122 N/A UHMW N/A 1.000 in25.400 mm N/A N/A 48.000 x 120.000 in1219.2 x 3048 mm N/A N/A N/A N/A Sheets
PUHP968125 N/A UHMW N/A 1.250 in31.750 mm N/A N/A 48.000 x 120.000 in1219.2 x 3048 mm N/A N/A N/A N/A Sheets
PUHP968126 N/A UHMW N/A 1.500 in38.100 mm N/A N/A 48.000 x 120.000 in1219.2 x 3048 mm N/A N/A N/A N/A Sheets
PUHP968127 N/A UHMW N/A 2.000 in50.800 mm N/A N/A 48.000 x 120.000 in1219.2 x 3048 mm N/A N/A N/A N/A Sheets
PUHP968177 N/A UHMW Mechanical/Regrind N/A 0.375 in9.525 mm N/A N/A 48.000 x 120.000 in1219.2 x 3048 mm N/A N/A N/A N/A Sheets
PUHP968182 N/A UHMW Mechanical/Regrind N/A 0.500 in12.7 mm N/A N/A 48.000 x 120.000 in1219.2 x 3048 mm N/A N/A N/A N/A Sheets
PUHP968183 N/A UHMW Mechanical/Regrind N/A 0.750 in19.050 mm N/A N/A 48.000 x 120.000 in1219.2 x 3048 mm N/A N/A N/A N/A Sheets
Unit of Measure
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