UHMW Rod
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene is an extremely high abrasion resistant material. The molecular weights range between 3.1 to 5.67 million.
UHMW resembles other polyethylenes in superficial characteristics such as texture, color, stiffness, weight and general appearance, but UHMW is superior in physical and mechanical strength.
UHMW will not encourage growth of bacteria or fungus, is self-lubricating, and it meets FDA requirements for direct food contact. It also meets USDA requirements in specific applications.
Please call for pricing and availability on additional diameters of UHMW Rod that you do not see on this page.
Our UHMW Rod is sold by the foot with a maximum single rod length of 10ft.
UHMW Rod Features:
- Low coefficient of friction
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- High-impact strength (will not break or shatter)
- Chemical resistance
- FDA and USDA accepted
- Broad temperature range (-450° to + 180° F)
- Little or no moisture absorption
- Noise resistance
- Easy to machine
