Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, commonly known as UHMW or UHMW-PE, is a lightweight and durable engineering plastic material. There are several variations of UHMW available including static dissipative, UV-resistant, and food contact safe grades. These variants enable UHMW shapes to be machined into parts for a wide range of applications. As a distributor, Thyssenkrupp Materials NA Canada stocks all grades of UHMW Polyethylene shapes from leading manufacturers such as Rochling, Mitsubishi Chemicals Advanced Materials, Ensinger.
Features and Benefits of UHMW-PE
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- Excellent impact resistance
- Very low coefficient of friction
- Chemically inert
- Self-lubricating
- Suitable for food contact
- Causes no unwanted smell, taste, or discoloration; will not stain even with foods like tomatoes
- Easy to machine
- Helps reduce noise
- Highly effective replacement for metal parts
thyssenkrupp Materials NA Canada offers polyethylene sheet in virgin, TIVAR, and Eco, and reprocessed grades, in 48” lengths and various standard widths up to 120”. UHMW polyethylene rod is available in four standard lengths and various diameters up to 5”. Additionally, thyssenkrupp offers cut-to-size service for sheets and cut-to-length service for rods.
