POLYETHYLENE UHMWPE
Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) is one of the toughest engineering plastics available, valued for an unusual combination of extremely high impact strength, low friction and excellent abrasion resistance. These properties make it a longstanding choice for bulk material handling equipment, chute linings, sprockets and wear pads, where components are subject to constant impact and abrasive wear.
Chemical Name: Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene
Abbreviation: UHMWPE
Properties (Colour): White, Black, Grey, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green
Machining: Excellent
Types: Glass Filled, Carbon Filled, PTFE Filled
Chemical Resistance: Strong chemical resistance. Highly resilient to most alkalis and acid, organic solvents, degreasing agents and electrolytic attack.
KEY INFORMATION
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Excellent stress resistance
Abrasion wear resistance
Low moisture absorption
Self-lubricating
Easy to fabricate
Low coefficient of friction
UV-resistant
Good chemical resistance
Extremely tough & durable
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Bulk Material Handling
Roller Door Guides
Gears
Valves
Bearings
Packers
Slide Plates
Wet Environments
Water Treatment facilities (wear strips, paddles, bearings, scraper blades, chute liners)
Bottling Industry Change Parts
Heavy Duty Industrial Components
Mining Equipment
Marine Equipment (covers, doors, fixtures & handles)
Chain Guides & Runners
Conveyor Lines (wear strips, gears, chain guides)
Wear Strips
Food processing (bearings, gears, chute liners, wear strips)
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Components
Rod
Plate
UHMWPE's self-lubricating surface and low moisture absorption mean it performs reliably in wet, dirty or corrosive environments where metals would corrode and other plastics would wear out too quickly. It's available in a wide range of colours, useful where component identification is required on site. McNeall Plastics stocks UHMWPE in multiple colours and can supply rod, plate or custom-machined components, along with advice on whether standard UHMWPE or one of our custom formulations will best suit your wear application.
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