UHMWPE or (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene)
UHMWPE is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its resistance to wear and impact, UHMWPE continues to find increasing industrial applications, including the automotive and bottling sectors.
Benefits of UHMWPE Rod:
- Very low moisture absorption
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Outstanding Impact Strength
- Food safe
- a low co-efficient of friction
- superior anti-stick properties
Commercial and domestic applications of UHMWPE Rod:
- Hopper linings
- Truck bed linings
- Chain guides and tensioners
- Screw conveyors linings
- Bottling, canning and packaging machinery
- Bulk handling materials
Sizes of UHMWPE Rod:
- Natural (white)
- 25mm
- 40mm
- 50mm
- 60mm
- 75mm
- 90mm
- 100mm
- 125mm
- 150mm
- Black
- 50mm
- 75mm
- 100mm
UHMWPE Rod is available in a wide range. Maximum length in one run is two metres with the minimum length being 250mm long. More sizes may be available on request.
UHMWPE Rod is also available cut to size. Lead time for cutting is 24-72 hours (dependant on current workload and quantity required)
