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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.
- 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
| OD | OD Tolerance | ID | ID Tolerance | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
1/8" Wall Thick. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2" | Not Rated | 1 3/4" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 000000 | |
3/16" Wall Thick. | ||||||
| 1 3/8" | Not Rated | 1" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1 5/8" | Not Rated | 1 1/4" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 1/4" | Not Rated | 1 7/8" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 5/8" | Not Rated | 2 1/4" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3 1/8" | Not Rated | 2 3/4" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1/4" Wall Thick. | ||||||
| 1" | Not Rated | 1/2" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1 1/2" | Not Rated | 1" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 2" | Not Rated | 1 1/2" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 1/4" | Not Rated | 1 3/4" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 1/2" | Not Rated | 2" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3" | Not Rated | 2 1/2" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3 1/2" | Not Rated | 3" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 4" | Not Rated | 3 1/2" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 4 1/2" | Not Rated | 4" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 5" | Not Rated | 4 1/2" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 6 1/4" | Not Rated | 5 3/4" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
5/16" Wall Thick. | ||||||
| 7/8" | Not Rated | 1/4" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1 1/4" | Not Rated | 5/8" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 3/8" | Not Rated | 3/4" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1 7/8" | Not Rated | 1 1/4" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 3/8" | Not Rated | 1 3/4" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3/8" Wall Thick. | ||||||
| 1 3/8" | Not Rated | 5/8" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 3/4" | Not Rated | 2" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 8 5/8" | Not Rated | 7 7/8" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1/2" Wall Thick. | ||||||
| 1 1/2" | Not Rated | 1/2" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2" | Not Rated | 1" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 1/2" | Not Rated | 1 1/2" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3" | Not Rated | 2" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3 1/2" | Not Rated | 2 1/2" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 4" | Not Rated | 3" | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 | |
- 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. | |||||
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| 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 |
Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods and Discs
- Color: White
- Temperature Range: -40° 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
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.
| Dia. | Tolerance Rating | Specifications Met | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
| 1/4" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3/8" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/2" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 5/8" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/4" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 7/8" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 0000 | |
| 1" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1 1/8" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 0000 | |
| 1 1/4" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1 3/8" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1 1/2" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1 3/4" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 2" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 1/4" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 1/2" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 3/4" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3 1/4" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3 1/2" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3 3/4" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 4" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 4 1/2" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 5" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 5 1/2" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 6" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 6 1/2" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 7" | Oversized | 3-A Certified 20-27, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 8" | Oversized | 3-A Certified 20-27, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 9" | Oversized | 3-A Certified 20-27, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 10" | Oversized | 3-A Certified 20-27, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 000000 |
3" Lg. | 6" Lg. | 9" Lg. | ||||||
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| 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 |
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.
| 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 |
| Per Ft. | |||||
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| 3/4" | -0.010" to 0.010" | 109 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 7/8" | -0.010" to 0.010" | 109 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1" | 0.000" to 0.060" | 109 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1 1/4" | 0.000" to 0.060" | 109 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.060" | 109 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 3/4" | 0.000" to 0.060" | 109 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2" | 0.000" to 0.125" | 109 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 1/4" | 0.000" to 0.125" | 109 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.125" | 109 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 3/4" | 0.000" to 0.125" | 109 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3" | 0.000" to 0.187" | 109 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3 1/4" | 0.000" to 0.187" | 109 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.187" | 109 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 4" | 0.000" to 0.187" | 109 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 5" | 0.000" to 0.187" | 109 ohms/sq. | 0000000 | 000000 |
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" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 1/8" | 0" to 0.187" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1 1/4" | 0" to 0.187" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1 3/8" | 0" to 0.187" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 1/2" | 0" to 0.187" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 3/4" | 0" to 0.187" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2" | 0" to 0.187" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 1/4" | 0" to 0.187" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 1/2" | 0" to 0.187" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 3/4" | 0" to 0.187" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3" | 0" to 0.187" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3 1/4" | 0" to 0.187" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3 1/2" | 0" to 0.187" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3 3/4" | 0" to 0.187" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 4" | 0" to 0.187" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 5" | 0" to 0.187" | 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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
| Per Ft. | ||||
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| 1" | Oversized | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1 1/4" | Oversized | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1 1/2" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 3/4" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 1/4" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 1/2" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3 1/2" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 4" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 5" | Oversized | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 6" | Oversized | 0000000 | 000000 |
Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE) Balls
- Color: Semi-Clear White
- Temperature Range: Not Rated
- 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
Often used in check valves, relief valves, and float valves, these balls won’t swell when exposed to water. HDPE offers good chemical resistance.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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.
| 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 |
| Per Ft. | ||||
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| 1" | 0.000" to 0.050" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1 1/4" | 0.000" to 0.050" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.060" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 2" | 0.000" to 0.080" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 1/4" | 0.000" to 0.100" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 2 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.100" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3" | 0.000" to 0.200" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.200" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 4" | 0.000" to 0.250" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 5" | 0.000" to 0.300" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 6" | 0.000" to 0.500" | 0000000 | 00000 |
Moisture-Resistant Plastic Pellets
These pellets resist swelling when exposed to water, making them suitable for use in wet environments. Melt and mold them into desired shapes. Pellets are made from virgin resins and are compatible with various types of molding equipment such as injection molders and 3D printers.
Choose HDPE pellets for general-purpose applications such as protoyping.
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| Type | Size, lbs. | Molding Temperature, °F | Melting Temperature, °F | Melt Flow Rate | Shrinkage | Hardness | Impact Strength | Tensile Strength | Clarity | Specifications Met | Each | |
HDPE Plastic | ||||||||||||
White | ||||||||||||
| Pail | 5 | 80° to 140° | 375° to 440° | 6 g/10 min | 1.2%-2% | Shore D62 (Medium) | 1 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor) | 4,100 psi (Poor) | Opaque | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| Cardboard Box | 55 | 80° to 140° | 375° to 440° | 6 g/10 min | 1.2%-2% | Shore D62 (Medium) | 1 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor) | 4,100 psi (Poor) | Opaque | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520 | 0000000 | 000000 |