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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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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 | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 000000 | |
8" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 000000 | |
9" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 000000 | |
10" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 000000 |
Dia. | Tolerance Rating | Specifications Met | Each | |
3" Lg. | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
4" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 000000 |
5" | 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 |
7" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 |
8" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 |
9" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 000000 |
6" Lg. | ||||
4" | 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 |
6" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 |
7" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 000000 |
8" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 000000 |
9" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 000000 |
9" Lg. | ||||
4" | 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 |
6" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 |
7" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 000000 |
8" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 000000 |
9" | Oversized | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, UL 94 HB | 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
1" | 0" to 0.06" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/8" | 0" to 0.06" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/4" | 0" to 0.06" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 3/8" | 0" to 0.06" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/2" | 0" to 0.06" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 3/4" | 0" to 0.06" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2" | 0" to 1/8" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/4" | 0" to 1/8" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/2" | 0" to 1/8" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 3/4" | 0" to 1/8" | 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 | 000000 |
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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.
Plastic Washers

These plastic washers are good electrical insulators.
UHMW washers have excellent moisture and abrasion resistance and good resistance to chemicals.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Temperature Range, °F | |||||||||||
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For Screw Size | ID | OD | Thick. | Min. | Max. | Hardness | Specifications Met | Color | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
UHMW Plastic | |||||||||||
No. 2 | 0.094" | 0.188" | 0.026"-0.036" | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | __ | Off-White | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 4 | 0.120" | 0.250" | 0.026"-0.036" | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | __ | Off-White | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
No. 5 | 0.126" | 0.315" | 0.029"-0.033" | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | __ | Off-White | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 6 | 0.150" | 0.375" | 0.026"-0.036" | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | __ | Off-White | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
No. 8 | 0.175" | 0.375" | 0.026"-0.036" | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | __ | Off-White | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
No. 10 | 0.203" | 0.438" | 0.026"-0.036" | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | __ | Off-White | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
No. 12 | 0.250" | 0.562" | 0.060"-0.067" | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | ASME B18.21.1 | Off-White | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0.265" | 0.500" | 0.026"-0.036" | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | __ | Off-White | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/16" | 0.328" | 0.562" | 0.026"-0.036" | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | __ | Off-White | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 0.390" | 0.625" | 0.026"-0.036" | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | __ | Off-White | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/16" | 0.469" | 0.922" | 0.060"-0.067" | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | ASME B18.21.1 | Off-White | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.515" | 0.885" | 0.057"-0.067" | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | __ | Off-White | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
9/16" | 0.594" | 1.156" | 0.089"-0.099" | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | ASME B18.21.1 | Off-White | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
5/8" | 0.640" | 1.062" | 0.057"-0.067" | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | __ | Off-White | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 0.765" | 1.312" | 0.057"-0.067" | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | __ | Off-White | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
7/8" | 0.935" | 1.750" | 0.115"-0.130" | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | ASME B18.21.1 | Off-White | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 1.025" | 1.750" | 0.057"-0.067" | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | __ | Off-White | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Metric Plastic Washers

These plastic washers are good electrical insulators.
UHMW washers have excellent moisture and abrasion resistance and good resistance to chemicals.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Temperature Range, °F | |||||||||
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For Screw Size | ID, mm | OD, mm | Thick., mm | Min. | Max. | Hardness | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
UHMW Plastic | |||||||||
Off-White | |||||||||
M2 | 2.1 | 5.0 | 0.7-0.9 | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | 10 | 000000000 | 000000 |
M3 | 3.2 | 8.0 | 0.7-0.9 | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
M4 | 4.3 | 9.0 | 0.7-0.9 | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
M5 | 5.3 | 11.0 | 0.9-1.1 | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
M6 | 6.4 | 12.0 | 1.5-1.7 | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
M7 | 7.4 | 14.0 | 1.5-1.7 | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
M8 | 8.4 | 18.0 | 1.9-2.1 | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
M10 | 10.5 | 22.0 | 2.2-2.5 | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
M12 | 13.0 | 24.0 | 2.2-2.5 | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
M14 | 15.0 | 30.0 | 3.0-3.3 | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
M16 | 17.0 | 30.0 | 3.0-3.3 | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
M18 | 19.0 | 34.0 | 3.0-3.3 | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
M20 | 21.0 | 37.0 | 3.0-3.3 | Not Rated | 180° | Not Rated | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Low-Friction UHMW Tape Shapes
Protect small parts with these slippery UHMW discs, rings, and rectangles, or use them between parts to minimize squeaks and rattles. UHMW provides a nonstick, low-friction surface with excellent abrasion and impact resistance.