Product Description

Ultra High molecular weight polyethylene, or UHMW, as it is commonly known, is a high crystalline high density polyethylene polymer with a median molecular weight that falls within the range of 3.1 to 5.0 million.

Parts from UHMW polyethylene showcase an exceptional combination of outstanding properties. High abrasion resistance, low coefficient of friction, self-lubrication, non-adherent surface, excellent chemical fatigue, impact resistance, ease of machinability, and good noise dampening properties, are all inclusive of UHMW. Its outstanding characteristics embrace very high resistance to wear and abrasion, and high performance at extraordinarily low temperatures (i.e. liquid nitrogen -259 degrees C). Only when temperatures reach 185 degrees F, will UHMW start to soften and lose its abrasion resistance characteristics.

Because UHMW features a comparatively high expansion and contraction rate once subjected to temperature changes, it is not suggested for close tolerance applications in these environments.

However, custom UHMW machining to close fabrication tolerances is easily achieved through XINIXING Industrial Plastics' CNC machining abilities.

KEY PROPERTIES:

High impact strength

Machinability

Low coefficient of friction

Self-lubricating

Chemical resistant

Zero water absorption

High abrasion resistance

PROVEN APPLICATIONS:

Starwheels

Guide Rails

Bushings

Wear plates

Bearings

Bumpers

Chain Guides

Wear strips

Sprockets