Description
UHMWPE is a high-performance thermoplastic material known for its exceptionally low coefficient of friction, outstanding wear resistance, and high impact strength. Lightweight yet extremely durable, it offers excellent chemical and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for long-term use in demanding industrial environments.
UHMWPE is a self-lubricating material that significantly reduces friction and wear between moving parts, helping to extend equipment service life and reduce maintenance costs. It features extremely low moisture absorption, is non-toxic and odorless, and can be easily machined using standard woodworking or plastic fabrication tools. Due to these advantages, UHMWPE is widely used in industrial, food processing, automotive, packaging, and other applications.
Features
Extremely low coefficient of friction
Self-lubricating surface
Excellent wear and abrasion resistance
Outstanding impact strength, even at low temperatures
Superior chemical and corrosion resistance
Extremely low moisture absorption
Lightweight with high mechanical strength
Non-toxic, odorless, and tasteless
Easy to machine using conventional tools
Suitable for replacing metal in many applications
Applications
General high-friction and high-wear applications
Wear strips and sliding components
Conveyor guide rails and guard rails
Food processing machinery components
Chute, hopper, and bin liners
Conveyor system liners and guides
Packaging and automation equipment parts
Technical Data Sheet
| No. | Property | Value | Unit |
| 1 | Density | 0.926 | g/cm³ |
| 2 | Tensile Yield Strength | 22 | MPa |
| 3 | Elongation @ Break | 350 | % |
| 4 | Coefficient of Friction (static) | 0.15 - 0.20 | - |
| 5 | Coefficient of Friction (dynamic) | 0.10 - 0.20 | - |
| 6 | Hardness (Shore D) | 65 | - |
| 7 | Continuous Service Temperature | 85 | ℃ |
| 8 | Melting Point | 135 | ℃ |
| 9 | Surface resistance | Ω | >10^15 |
| 10 | Moisture Absorption @ Saturation | 0.01 | % |
| 11 | Coefficient of Friction | 0.14 | - |
| Item | Thickness | Common Size |
| UHMW-PE Sheet | 6-200mm | 1000x2000mm, 1250x4040mm 1350x2550mm, 1350x4170mm 1550x4170mm, 1650x6150mm 2020x3030mm, 2150x5370mm |
| Item | Diameter | Length |
| UHMW-PE Rod | 20-200mm | 250mm, 500mm, 1000mm, 2000mm |