Best-in-class abrasion resistance and the lowest friction of any thermoplastic.
UHMW-PE sheet and rod withstand severe sliding abrasion in mining, bulk handling and food processing. FDA-compliant white and impact-modified green grades are stocked, together with anti-static black for dust-risk areas.
| Material family | UHMW-PE — Ultra-high Molecular Weight PE |
|---|---|
| Stock form | Sheet and Rod |
| Colour | White / Green / Black |
| Continuous service temperature | 80 °C |
| Available sizes | Sheet 6–100 mm · Rod Ø20–200 mm |
| Temperature class | Standard Plastics |
Values are typical for the unfilled grade and are given for guidance. Request the current lot certificate for specification purposes.
| Density | 0.94 g/cm³ |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 21 MPa |
| Continuous service temp. | 80 °C |
| Coefficient of friction | 0.10 – 0.22 |
| Abrasion (DIN 53516) | 80 mm³ |
| Water absorption | Below 0.01 % |
Send the plate size or rod length and diameter. Saw cut and squared within 48 hours of order confirmation.
Send DXF, STEP or a dimensioned PDF. Milled, turned and faced to your tolerance, inspection report on request.
Certificate of conformity with grade, colour and lot number. FDA, EU 10/2011 and ISO 10993 paperwork where the grade supports it.
Moisture barrier, edge protection and wooden case. Air, LCL and FCL shipping with full export documentation.
Unfilled virgin PEEK — the highest specification stock shape we hold, machinable to ±0.02 mm.
Carbon-fibre reinforced PEEK with 3× the stiffness and 2× the thermal conductivity of unfilled PEEK.
PEEK with controlled surface resistivity of 10⁶–10⁹ Ω for high-temperature ESD-safe fixtures.
Tell us the material, the size and how many pieces. If you are not sure about the material, describe the application and we will recommend one.
