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) |
