UHMW Index

Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) Polyethylene is a dependable polymer which outlasts steel, hardwoods and other plastics in wear applications. Ultra-Slide excels as long-lasting liners, bumpers, wear plates and fabricated parts.

Ultra-Slide UHMW is more than 3 times as resistant as nylon 6/6, and over 5 times as resistant to abrasion as high density polyethylene and steel. It tolerates extended contact with solids, slurries, rollers, chain and other abrasives better than other surfaces.

LOW FRICTION — Ultra-Slide UHMW is very low friction, .15 or less, giving it a slick, non-stick quality. It allows clean, uniterrupted operation/flow in dry, wet and freezing conditions. Materials pass over Ultra-Slide without adhesion and buildup. Barnacles wipe away from Ultra-Slide UHMW. Bins, chutes and truck beds empty completely every time.

IMPACT RESISTANCE — Ultra-Slide UHMW is virtually unbreakable. One inch thick is able to stop a .45 caliber bullet at 25 feet and displays zero notch sensitivity in conventional lab testing.

CORROSION RESISTANCE — Ultra-Slide UHMW absorbs no water and is impervious to most chemical attack, including stron oxidizing agents. It resists bacterial growth and can be stabilized against ultraviolet degradation for extended use outdoors.

FDA COMPLIANCE — Natural Ultra-Slide UHMW is FDA compliant for food contact applications. Other raw materials, including pigments and lubricants, are also available in FDA compliant grades.

Ultra-Slide UHMW can be used in the following industries in a variety of ways:

Machine Construction Utilities
Recreation Agriculture
Waste Treatment Transportation
Marine Related Industries Mining
Packaging Textiles
Wood Processing Fertilizers
Cement Processing Concrete Applications
Petroleum Coal Processing

Sizes available:

1/8” x 4’ x 10’ 1/4” x 4’ x 10’
3/8” x 4’ x 10’ 1/2” x 4’ x 10’
3/4” x 4’ x 10’ 1” x 4’ x 10’