Polyethylene – Ultra-High Molecular Weight Sheet
PE1000 has high abrasion resistance, excellent sliding properties and high toughness. It has good chemical resistance, high impact strength and low moisture absorption. PE1000 is also food compliant for all critical processing applications.
Properties
Excellent wear and sliding properties
High impact strength
Wide temperature range (+80 to -200°C)
Low coefficient of friction
Very low moisture absorption
Food contact approved
UHMW sheet is self-lubricating, features no moisture absorption and is available in sheet, rod, board and profiles.
Anti-static
Anti-static UHMW can move products more safely in potentially volatile environments, such as munitions plants, grain handling facilities and explosive assembly facilities (air-bags) where a spark can cause a dust explosion. Anti-static UHMW protects products sensitive to build-up of electrical charges.
Surface Resistance
Modified to exhibit anti-static properties, its surface resistance ranges from 105 to 109 (ohms/cm2). Anti-static UHMW is available in sheet, rod, board and profiles and is compounded for situations where dust and static electricity pose significant problems.
Low Coefficient of Friction
Anti-static UHMW is used in applications where high levels of friction are likely to arise including conveyor guard rails, augers and wear strips, belt scrapers, chain guides, and idler rollers. Due to an extremely low coefficient of friction, its inherent lubricity minimizes heat-generating friction that tends to gradually destroy steel parts, and ensures smooth, noiseless operation.
Self-Lubricating Formula
High durability, low friction and wear resistance are key reasons why anti-static UHMW is the material of choice for a myriad of applications. Anti-static UHMW offers an extremely low coefficient of friction due to a specialized built-in lubricant that replaces unwanted grease and oil. It also enhances efficiency and productivity in many applications. Anti-static UHMW is self-lubricating formula helps to extend part life because the internal lubricant ensures that parts will not break or need replacement.
