Polyethylene UHMW Rod , also known as PE1000 or UHMWPE, has a 4-6 million molecular weight giving it an extremely low coefficient of friction suited for sliding applications.
UHMW suppliers
Stock shapes availability: We supply Polyethylene UHMW Rod – PE1000 in various lengths and diameters.
Filled grades
Also available: UHMW Plate, UHMW Strip and UHMW Sheet PE1000.
Trade names: UHMW round stock, UHMW plastic rod, UHMW polyethylene bar, UHMW round bar, UHMWPE rod
Application examples
- Bottling plants
- Conveyors
- Food boards
- Machine parts for food industries
- Noise abatement use
- Pulp and paper industries – ISOMOL
Key benefits
- Lightweight
- Lining applications
- Low coefficient of friction
- Non-toxic
- Use as a sacrificer
Machinability: 1
*Machinability index 1-10 (1 = easiest)
Colours
Black UHMW rod and other colours are available.
Natural White
Black
Green
Red
Blue
Yellow
Brown