UHMW
Bearing and Wear
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 |
Quantity | Add To Cart/Request Quote |
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PUHT681150 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A 1.875 x 1.125 in47.625 x 28.575 mm | Stock Size N/A 10 ft3.048 m | Size A N/A | Size B N/A | Size C N/A | Put-Up N/A Tubes | Request Quote | |
PUHT681145 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A 1.625 x 1.250 in41.275 x 31.75 mm | Stock Size N/A 10 ft3.048 m | Size A N/A | Size B N/A | Size C N/A | Put-Up N/A Tubes | Request Quote | |
PUHT681166 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A 1.500 x 1.000 in38.1 x 25.4 mm | Stock Size N/A 10 ft3.048 m | Size A N/A | Size B N/A | Size C N/A | Put-Up N/A Tubes | Request Quote | |
PUHT681140 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A 1.500 x 0.500 in38.1 x 12.7 mm | Stock Size N/A 10 ft3.048 m | Size A N/A | Size B N/A | Size C N/A | Put-Up N/A Tubes | Request Quote | |
PUHT681133 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A 1.375 x 1.000 in34.925 x 25.4 mm | Stock Size N/A 10 ft3.048 m | Size A N/A | Size B N/A | Size C N/A | Put-Up N/A Tubes | Request Quote | |
PUHT681132 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A 1.375 x 0.750 in34.925 x 19.05 mm | Stock Size N/A 10 ft3.048 m | Size A N/A | Size B N/A | Size C N/A | Put-Up N/A Tubes | Request Quote | |
PUHT681099 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A 1.375 x 0.625 in34.925 x 15.875 mm | Stock Size N/A 10 ft3.048 m | Size A N/A | Size B N/A | Size C N/A | Put-Up N/A Tubes | Request Quote | |
PUHT681098 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A 1.000 x 0.500 in25.4 x 12.7 mm | Stock Size N/A 10 ft3.048 m | Size A N/A | Size B N/A | Size C N/A | Put-Up N/A Tubes | Request Quote | |
PUHT681083 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A 0.875 x 0.375 in22.225 x 9.525 mm | Stock Size N/A 10 ft3.048 m | Size A N/A | Size B N/A | Size C N/A | Put-Up N/A Tubes | Request Quote | |
PUHT681080 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A 0.875 x 0.250 in22.225 x 6.35 mm | Stock Size N/A 10 ft3.048 m | Size A N/A | Size B N/A | Size C N/A | Put-Up N/A Tubes | Request Quote | |
PUHCUSTOM | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A Custom in | O.D. x I.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A Custom inCustom mmCustom ftCustom m | Size A N/A | Size B N/A | Size C N/A | Put-Up N/A Mechanical Drawing Required | Request Quote | |
PUHA682001 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A | Size A N/A 1.500 in38.100 mm | Size B N/A 1.500 in38.100 mm | Size C N/A 0.250 in6.350 mm | Put-Up N/A L-Shape Angles | Request Quote | |
PUHA682002 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A | Size A N/A 2.000 in50.800 mm | Size B N/A 2.000 in50.800 mm | Size C N/A 0.250 in6.350 mm | Put-Up N/A L-Shape Angles | Request Quote | |
PUHA682003 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A | Size A N/A 3.000 in76.200 mm | Size B N/A 3.000 in76.200 mm | Size C N/A 0.500 in12.700 mm | Put-Up N/A L-Shape Angles | Request Quote | |
PUHA682004 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A | Size A N/A 0.625 in15.875 mm | Size B N/A 1.500 in38.100 mm | Size C N/A 0.250 in6.350 mm | Put-Up N/A L-Shape Angles | Request Quote | |
PUHA682005 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A | Size A N/A 3.500 in88.900 mm | Size B N/A 3.500 in88.900 mm | Size C N/A 0.500 in12.700 mm | Put-Up N/A L-Shape Angles | Request Quote | |
PUHC681001 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A | Size A N/A 0.875 in22.225 mm | Size B N/A 1.250 in31.750 mm | Size C N/A 3.500 in88.900 mm | Put-Up N/A U-Channel | Request Quote | |
PUHC681002 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A | Size A N/A 0.625 in15.875 mm | Size B N/A 1.00 in25.400 mm | Size C N/A 2.500 in63.500 mm | Put-Up N/A U-Channel | Request Quote | |
PUHC681003 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A | Size A N/A 0.625 in15.875 mm | Size B N/A 1.00 in25.400 mm | Size C N/A 2.000 in50.800 mm | Put-Up N/A U-Channel | Request Quote | |
PUHC681004 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A | Size A N/A 0.625 in15.875 mm | Size B N/A 1.00 in25.400 mm | Size C N/A 1.500 in38.100 mm | Put-Up N/A U-Channel | Request Quote | |
PUHC681005 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A | Size A N/A 0.500 in12.700 mm | Size B N/A 0.875 in22.225 mm | Size C N/A 1.000 in25.400 mm | Put-Up N/A U-Channel | Request Quote | |
PUHC681006 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A | Size A N/A 0.375 in9.525 mm | Size B N/A 0.750 in19.050 mm | Size C N/A 0.500 in12.700 mm | Put-Up N/A U-Channel | Request Quote | |
PUHM682001 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A | Size A N/A 0.500 in12.700 mm | Size B N/A 0.250 in6.35 mm | Size C N/A 0.500 in12.700 mm | Put-Up N/A Snap-On | Request Quote | |
PUHM682002 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A | Size A N/A 0.500 in12.700 mm | Size B N/A 0.312 in7.9375 mm | Size C N/A 0.500 in12.700 mm | Put-Up N/A Snap-On | Request Quote | |
PUHM682003 | Grade N/A UHMW | Thickness N/A | O.D. x I.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A | Size A N/A 0.750 in19.050 mm | Size B N/A 0.125 in9.525 mm | Size C N/A 0.625 in15.875 mm | Put-Up N/A Snap-On | Request Quote |