UHMW Rod

UHMW (aka UHMW-PE) offers a combination of excellent properties - outstanding abrasion resistance, superior impact resistance, non-sticking and self-lubricating properties and excellent mechanical properties. UHMW resists wear, friction and corrosion and thus it cuts maintenance costs, energy consumption and extends equipment life. Applications for UHMW materials include guide rails, wear plates, rollers, conveyor augers, bin and hopper lines, chutes, bearings, bushings and gears.
Material description

Semi-crystalline thermoplastic:

• DIN EN ISO 1043-1: PE-UHMW/PE / polyethylene ultra high molecular weight
• Engineering plastics

 

Material properties:

• Low density
• Almost no absorption of moisture
• very good sliding properties
• Excellent wear resistance
• Only limited weldability
• Is resistant to very high impact loading
• Can be in contact with food (FDA)