Offering a low-friction surface that prevents sticking and binding, these rods and discs are often machined into bushings and bearings. UHMW is impact and wear resistant to handle the scuffs, scrapes, and strikes that other plastics can’t.

Rods

Dia.	Tolerance Rating	Specifications Met	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/4"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3/8"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
1/2"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
5/8"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
3/4"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
7/8"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	00000000	0000
1"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
1 1/8"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	00000000	0000
1 1/4"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
1 3/8"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
1 1/2"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
1 3/4"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
2"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
2 1/4"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2 1/2"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2 3/4"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3 1/4"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3 1/2"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3 3/4"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
4"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
4 1/2"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
5"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
5 1/2"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
6"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
6 1/2"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	000000
7"	Oversized	3-A Certified 20-27, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	000000
8"	Oversized	3-A Certified 20-27, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	000000
9"	Oversized	3-A Certified 20-27, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	000000
10"	Oversized	3-A Certified 20-27, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	000000

Discs

			3" Lg.		6" Lg.		9" Lg.
Dia.	Tolerance Rating	Specifications Met		Each		Each		Each
4"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
5"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
6"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
7"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
8"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	00000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
9"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB	0000000	00000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Tubes

These impact- and wear-resistant tubes offer 360° protection from scrapes and strikes to wires, cords, and anything that can slide through them. UHMW has a low-friction surface that resists sticking and binding.

Tubes with an oversized OD also have an undersized ID for finishing to the sizes listed.

Tight-tolerance tubes, also known as bushing stock, slide over rods and inside shafts to increase or decrease the diameter. Their precise sizing allows ascending sizes to fit inside each other to create a thicker wall.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Oversized Tubes

Color: White
Temperature Range: -20° to 180° F
Tensile Strength: 4,350-5,800 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 16.8 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Durometer 65D-67D (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D4020, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB

1/8" Wall Thick.
OD	OD Tolerance	ID	ID Tolerance	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
2"	Not Rated	1 3/4"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	000000
3/16" Wall Thick.
1 3/8"	Not Rated	1"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
1 5/8"	Not Rated	1 1/4"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
2 1/4"	Not Rated	1 7/8"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2 5/8"	Not Rated	2 1/4"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3 1/8"	Not Rated	2 3/4"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
1/4" Wall Thick.
1"	Not Rated	1/2"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
1 1/2"	Not Rated	1"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
2"	Not Rated	1 1/2"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2 1/4"	Not Rated	1 3/4"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2 1/2"	Not Rated	2"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3"	Not Rated	2 1/2"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3 1/2"	Not Rated	3"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
4"	Not Rated	3 1/2"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
4 1/2"	Not Rated	4"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
5"	Not Rated	4 1/2"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
6 1/4"	Not Rated	5 3/4"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
5/16" Wall Thick.
7/8"	Not Rated	1/4"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
1 1/4"	Not Rated	5/8"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
1 3/8"	Not Rated	3/4"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
1 7/8"	Not Rated	1 1/4"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2 3/8"	Not Rated	1 3/4"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3/8" Wall Thick.
1 3/8"	Not Rated	5/8"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
2 3/4"	Not Rated	2"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
8 5/8"	Not Rated	7 7/8"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
1/2" Wall Thick.
1 1/2"	Not Rated	1/2"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
2"	Not Rated	1"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2 1/2"	Not Rated	1 1/2"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3"	Not Rated	2"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3 1/2"	Not Rated	2 1/2"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
4"	Not Rated	3"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000

Tight-Tolerance Tubes

Color: White
Temperature Range: -20° to 180° F
Tensile Strength: 4,350-5,800 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 16.8 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Durometer 65D-67D (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D4020

				6" Lg.
OD	OD Tolerance	ID	ID Tolerance		Each
1/4" Wall Thick. (-0.06" to 0")
3/4"	-0.030" to 0.000"	1/4"	0.000" to 0.030"	0000000	000000
1 1/4"	-0.030" to 0.000"	3/4"	0.000" to 0.030"	0000000	00000
1 3/4"	-0.030" to 0.000"	1 1/4"	0.000" to 0.030"	0000000	00000
2 1/4"	-0.030" to 0.000"	1 3/4"	0.000" to 0.030"	0000000	00000
2 3/4"	-0.030" to 0.000"	2 1/4"	0.000" to 0.030"	0000000	00000
3 1/4"	-0.030" to 0.000"	2 3/4"	0.000" to 0.030"	0000000	00000
3 3/4"	-0.030" to 0.000"	3 1/4"	0.000" to 0.030"	0000000	00000

Antistatic Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods

Color: Black
Temperature Range: -20° to 180° F
Tensile Strength: 5,500-5,800 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: No Break (Excellent)
Hardness: Durometer 66D (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: ASTM D4020, UL 94 V-2

Machine these rods into bushings and bearings for applications where static electricity is a concern. UHMW has a slippery surface that prevents sticking and binding, plus it offers excellent wear and impact resistance.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

					Per Ft.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Surface Resistivity	Lengths, ft.		Each
1/4"	0.000" to 0.020"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	5	0000000	000000
3/8"	-0.010" to 0.010"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	5	0000000	00000
1/2"	-0.010" to 0.010"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	5	0000000	00000
5/8"	-0.010" to 0.010"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	5	0000000	00000
3/4"	-0.010" to 0.010"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
7/8"	-0.010" to 0.010"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
1"	0.000" to 0.060"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
1 1/4"	0.000" to 0.060"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
1 1/2"	0.000" to 0.060"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
1 3/4"	0.000" to 0.060"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2"	0.000" to 0.125"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2 1/4"	0.000" to 0.125"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2 1/2"	0.000" to 0.125"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2 3/4"	0.000" to 0.125"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3"	0.000" to 0.187"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3 1/4"	0.000" to 0.187"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3 1/2"	0.000" to 0.187"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
4"	0.000" to 0.187"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
5"	0.000" to 0.187"	10⁹ ohms/sq.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	000000

Metal-Detector-Grade Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods

Color: Blue
Temperature Range: -235° to 175° F
Tensile Strength: 5,800 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: No Break (Excellent)
Hardness: Durometer 66D (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520

Reduce the risk of contaminating your process line—these rods have an additive that can be located by metal detectors. Use them for bushings and bearings where food safety is a priority. They have excellent impact resistance and a slippery surface that prevents sticking and reduces wear.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Dia.	Tolerance Rating	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1"	Oversized	1, 3, 5	0000000	00000
2"	Oversized	1, 3, 5	0000000	00000
3"	Oversized	1, 3, 5	0000000	00000

Oil-Filled Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods

Color: Gray
Temperature Range: -450° to 180° F
Tensile Strength: 3,000-5,500 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: No Break (Excellent)
Hardness: Durometer 62D-67D (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D4020, MIL-P-21922, UL 94 V-2

Often used as rollers, these oil-filled UHMW rods are self-lubricating for an extra-slippery surface that resists wear. They also offer excellent impact resistance.

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1"	0" to 0.187"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
1 1/8"	0" to 0.187"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
1 1/4"	0" to 0.187"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	0000
1 3/8"	0" to 0.187"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
1 1/2"	0" to 0.187"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
1 3/4"	0" to 0.187"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2"	0" to 0.187"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2 1/4"	0" to 0.187"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2 1/2"	0" to 0.187"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2 3/4"	0" to 0.187"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3"	0" to 0.187"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3 1/4"	0" to 0.187"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3 1/2"	0" to 0.187"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
3 3/4"	0" to 0.187"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
4"	0" to 0.187"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
5"	0" to 0.187"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000

High-Strength Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods

Color: Blue
Temperature Range: -325° to 175° F
Tensile Strength 5,900 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 55 ft-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Durometer 65D (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D4020, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.3297

Often used in high-speed, high-precision, and high-impact applications, such as conveyor rollers and bearings, these rods stand up to scratches and scuffs better than our standard UHMW polyethylene rods. A built-in dry lubricant makes these rods self-lubricating and extra slippery, so they're smooth and quiet. They also withstand high temperatures and chemicals, so frequent washdowns with harsh cleaners and sanitizers won't affect them. Regularly used in food-processing and pharmaceutical plants, these rods are FDA compliant for direct contact with food, and their blue color makes them easy to spot if any part falls into your product line. Also known as Tivar HPV.

Dia.	Tolerance Rating	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1"	Oversized	1, 2, 3	00000000	00000
1 1/8"	Oversized	1, 2, 3	0000000	0000
1 1/2"	Oversized	1, 2, 3	00000000	00000
2"	Oversized	1, 2, 3	00000000	00000
2 3/8"	Oversized	1, 2, 3	00000000	00000
2 3/4"	Oversized	1, 2, 3	00000000	00000
3 1/8"	Oversized	1, 2, 3	00000000	00000

Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Rods and Discs

Color: White
Temperature Range: -40° to 200° F
Tensile Strength: 3,920-4,200 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: 1.1-1.94 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell R40-R80 (Medium)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: ASTM D4976, UL 94 HB

Machine these rods and discs into plugs, seals, and low-load rollers. They’re denser and more rigid than LDPE rods, and they offer better resistance to water and chemicals.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Rods

				Per Ft.
Dia.	Tolerance Rating	Lengths, ft.		Each
1/4"	Oversized	8	0000000	000000
3/8"	Oversized	8	0000000	00000
1/2"	Oversized	8	0000000	00000
5/8"	Oversized	8	0000000	00000
3/4"	Oversized	8	0000000	00000
1"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	0000
1 1/4"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	0000
1 1/2"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
1 3/4"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
2"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
2 1/4"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
2 1/2"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
3"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
3 1/2"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
4"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
5"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
6"	Oversized	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	000000

Discs

		1" Lg.		3" Lg.		6" Lg.
Dia.	Tolerance Rating		Each		Each		Each
4"	Oversized	00000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
5"	Oversized	00000000	00000	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
6"	Oversized	00000000	00000	00000000	00000	00000000	000000

Flexible Polyethylene (LDPE) Rods and Discs

Color: White
Maximum Temperature: 155° F
Tensile Strength: 1,400-3,190 psi (Poor)
Impact Strength: No Break (Excellent)
Hardness: Durometer 41D-46D (Medium Soft)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520

Offering excellent impact resistance, these soft and flexible LDPE rods and discs are easy to machine. They are more formable than HDPE. Use them to create parts for tanks and laboratory containers.

Rods

				Per Ft.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lengths, ft.		Each
1/4"	0.000" to 0.035"	8	0000000	00000
3/8"	0.000" to 0.035"	8	0000000	0000
1/2"	0.000" to 0.050"	8	0000000	00000
5/8"	0.000" to 0.050"	8	0000000	00000
3/4"	0.000" to 0.050"	8	0000000	00000
1"	0.000" to 0.050"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	0000
1 1/4"	0.000" to 0.050"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	0000
1 1/2"	0.000" to 0.060"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	0000
2"	0.000" to 0.080"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
2 1/4"	0.000" to 0.100"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
2 1/2"	0.000" to 0.100"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
3"	0.000" to 0.200"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
3 1/2"	0.000" to 0.200"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
4"	0.000" to 0.250"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
5"	0.000" to 0.300"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000
6"	0.000" to 0.500"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	0000000	00000

Discs

		1" Lg.		3" Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance		Each		Each
7"	0.000" to 0.600"	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
8"	0.000" to 0.600"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
9"	0.000" to 0.600"	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
10"	0.000" to 0.600"	0000000	00000	0000000	000000

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Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods and Discs

Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Tubes

Antistatic Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods

Metal-Detector-Grade Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods

Oil-Filled Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods

High-Strength Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods

Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Rods and Discs

Flexible Polyethylene (LDPE) Rods and Discs