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
Item # |
Grade |
Thickness |
O.D. x I.D. |
Stock Size |
Size A |
Size B |
Size C |
Put-Up |
Add To Cart/Request Quote |
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PUHCUSTOM | N/A UHMW | N/A Custom in | N/A | N/A Custom inCustom mmCustom ftCustom m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Mechanical Drawing Required | Request Quote |
PUHT681080 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 0.875 x 0.250 in22.225 x 6.35 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681083 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 0.875 x 0.375 in22.225 x 9.525 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681098 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 1.000 x 0.500 in25.4 x 12.7 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681099 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 1.375 x 0.625 in34.925 x 15.875 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681132 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 1.375 x 0.750 in34.925 x 19.05 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681133 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 1.375 x 1.000 in34.925 x 25.4 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681140 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 1.500 x 0.500 in38.1 x 12.7 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681166 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 1.500 x 1.000 in38.1 x 25.4 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681145 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 1.625 x 1.250 in41.275 x 31.75 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681150 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 1.875 x 1.125 in47.625 x 28.575 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681160 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 1.875 x 1.250 in47.625 x 31.75 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681177 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 2.000 x 1.000 in50.8 x 25.4 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681192 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 2.000 x 1.250 in50.8 x 31.75 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681191 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 2.000 x 1.500 in50.8 x 38.1 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681193 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 2.000 x 1.750 in50.8 x 44.45 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681195 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 2.250 x 1.750 in57.15 x 44.45 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681199 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 2.250 x 1.875 in57.15 x 47.625 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681201 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 2.375 x 1.750 in60.325 x 44.45 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681204 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 2.500 x 1.000 in63.5 x 25.4 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681202 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 2.500 x 1.500 in63.5 x 38.1 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681221 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 2.500 x 2.000 in63.5 x 50.8 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681220 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 2.625 x 2.750 in66.675 x 69.85 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681230 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 2.750 x 2.000 in69.85 x 50.8 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
PUHT681246 | N/A UHMW | N/A | N/A 3.000 x 2.000 in76.2 x 50.8 mm | N/A 10 ft3.048 m | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A Tubes | Request Quote |