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    Compare over 25 types of plastic to find the right material for you.

    Ultra-Low-Friction UHMW Polyethylene Rods

    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 plastic can’t.
    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Low-Friction UHMW Polyethylene Rods.
    Dia.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    White
    1/4"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K3700000
    3/8"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K390000
    1/2"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K410000
    5/8"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K420000
    3/4"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K430000
    7/8"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K8510000
    1"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K450000
    1 1/8"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K8610000
    1 1/4"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K460000
    1 3/8"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K730000
    1 1/2"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K470000
    1 3/4"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K480000
    2"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K4900000
    2 1/4"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K5100000
    2 1/2"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K5300000
    2 3/4"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K5400000
    3"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K5500000
    3 1/4"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K5600000
    3 1/2"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K5700000
    3 3/4"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K5800000
    4"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K5900000
    4 1/2"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K6100000
    5"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K6300000
    5 1/2"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K6500000
    6"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K6700000
    6 1/2"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K93000000
    7"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K94000000
    8"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K95000000
    9"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K96000000
    10"Extruded-40180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K97000000
     
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Low-Friction UHMW Polyethylene Rods.
    3" Long
    6" Long
    9" Long
    Dia.
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    White
    4"Extruded-40 to 180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		9352K110000009352K120000009352K13000000
    5"Extruded-40 to 180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		9352K21000009352K22000009352K2300000
    6"Extruded-40 to 180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		9352K31000009352K32000009352K3300000
    7"Extruded-40 to 180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		9352K41000009352K420000009352K43000000
    8"Extruded-40 to 180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		9352K51000009352K520000009352K53000000
    9"Extruded-40 to 180UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		9352K610000009352K620000009352K63000000
     

    Antistatic UHMW Polyethylene Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Antistatic UHMW Polyethylene Rods.
    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.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Black
    1/4"0.000" to 0.020"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		59900K11100000
    3/8"-0.010" to 0.010"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		59900K1310000
    1/2"-0.010" to 0.010"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		59900K1510000
    5/8"-0.010" to 0.010"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		59900K1710000
    3/4"-0.010" to 0.010"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 59900K190000
    7/8"-0.010" to 0.010"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 59900K210000
    1"0.000" to 0.060"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 59900K230000
    1 1/4"0.000" to 0.060"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 59900K2500000
    1 1/2"0.000" to 0.060"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 59900K2700000
    1 3/4"0.000" to 0.060"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 59900K2900000
    2"0.000" to 0.125"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 59900K3100000
    2 1/4"0.000" to 0.125"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 59900K3300000
    2 1/2"0.000" to 0.125"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 59900K3500000
    2 3/4"0.000" to 0.125"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 59900K3700000
    3"0.000" to 0.187"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 59900K3900000
    3 1/4"0.000" to 0.187"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 59900K4100000
    3 1/2"0.000" to 0.187"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 59900K4300000
    4"0.000" to 0.187"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 59900K4500000
    5"0.000" to 0.187"Extruded-201801× 10^9UL 94 V-2
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 59900K47000000
     

    Ultra-Low-Friction UHMW Polyethylene Round Tubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Low-Friction UHMW Polyethylene Round 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.
    Oversized Tolerance—Oversized tubes have an oversized OD and an undersized ID for finishing to the sizes listed.
    OD
    ID
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Mil. Spec.
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Oversized Tolerance
     
    1/8" Thick Wall
    2"1 3/4"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K71000000
     
    3/16" Thick Wall
    1 5/8"1 1/4"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K5900000
    2 1/4"1 7/8"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K9300000
    2 5/8"2 1/4"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K9400000
    3 1/8"2 3/4"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K8800000
     
    1/4" Thick Wall
    1"1/2"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K3300000
    1 1/2"1"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K1400000
    2"1 1/2"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K1800000
    2 1/4"1 3/4"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K7400000
    2 1/2"2"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K2300000
    3"2 1/2"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K8200000
    3 1/2"3"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K8400000
    4"3 1/2"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K8600000
    4 1/2"4"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K8700000
    5"4 1/2"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K8900000
    6 1/4"5 3/4"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K9500000
     
    5/16" Thick Wall
    7/8"1/4"Extruded-20180White—MIL-P-21922FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K3200000
    1 1/4"5/8"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K9100000
    1 3/8"3/4"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K3700000
    1 7/8"1 1/4"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K6300000
    2 3/8"1 3/4"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K7500000
     
    3/8" Thick Wall
    1 3/8"5/8"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K3500000
    5 1/2"4 3/4"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K8100000
    8 5/8"7 7/8"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K9600000
     
    1/2" Thick Wall
    1 1/2"1/2"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K4900000
    2"1"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K7300000
    2 1/2"1 1/2"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K7600000
    3"2"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K7800000
    3 1/2"2 1/2"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K8300000
    4"3"Extruded-20180WhiteUL 94 HB
    		—FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58705K8500000
     

    Extra-High-Strength UHMW Polyethylene Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Extra-High-Strength UHMW Polyethylene Rods.
    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. Also known as Tivar HPV.
    Blue—Blue material can be easily spotted for removal if a piece falls into a batch in food or pharmaceutical plants.
    Dia.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length,
    ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Blue
    1 1/8"Extruded-325175FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 33755N2700000
    1 1/2"Extruded-325175FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 33755N27100000
    2"Extruded-325175FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 33755N27200000
    2 3/8"Extruded-325175FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 33755N27300000
    2 3/4"Extruded-325175FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 33755N27400000
    3 1/8"Extruded-325175FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 33755N27500000
     

    Oil-Filled UHMW Polyethylene Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Oil-Filled UHMW Polyethylene Rods.
    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
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Mil. Spec.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Gray
    1"0" to 0.06"Extruded-450180UL 94 V-2
    		MIL-P-219221, 2, 3, 4, 55243T1100000
    1 1/8"0" to 0.06"Extruded-450180UL 94 V-2
    		MIL-P-219221, 2, 3, 4, 55243T1300000
    1 1/4"0" to 0.06"Extruded-450180UL 94 V-2
    		MIL-P-219221, 2, 3, 4, 55243T1500000
    1 3/8"0" to 0.06"Extruded-450180UL 94 V-2
    		MIL-P-219221, 2, 3, 4, 55243T1700000
    1 1/2"0" to 0.06"Extruded-450180UL 94 V-2
    		MIL-P-219221, 2, 3, 4, 55243T1900000
    1 3/4"0" to 0.06"Extruded-450180UL 94 V-2
    		MIL-P-219221, 2, 3, 4, 55243T2100000
    2"0" to 1/8"Extruded-450180UL 94 V-2
    		MIL-P-219221, 2, 3, 4, 55243T2300000
    2 1/4"0" to 1/8"Extruded-450180UL 94 V-2
    		MIL-P-219221, 2, 3, 4, 55243T2500000
    2 1/2"0" to 1/8"Extruded-450180UL 94 V-2
    		MIL-P-219221, 2, 3, 4, 55243T2700000
    2 3/4"0" to 1/8"Extruded-450180UL 94 V-2
    		MIL-P-219221, 2, 3, 4, 55243T2900000
    3"0" to 0.187"Extruded-450180UL 94 V-2
    		MIL-P-219221, 2, 3, 4, 55243T3100000
    3 1/4"0" to 0.187"Extruded-450180UL 94 V-2
    		MIL-P-219221, 2, 3, 4, 55243T3300000
    3 1/2"0" to 0.187"Extruded-450180UL 94 V-2
    		MIL-P-219221, 2, 3, 4, 55243T3500000
    3 3/4"0" to 0.187"Extruded-450180UL 94 V-2
    		MIL-P-219221, 2, 3, 4, 55243T3700000
    4"0" to 0.187"Extruded-450180UL 94 V-2
    		MIL-P-219221, 2, 3, 4, 55243T3900000
    5"0" to 0.187"Extruded-450180UL 94 V-2
    		MIL-P-219221, 2, 3, 4, 55243T41000000
     

    Metal-Detectable UHMW Polyethylene Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Metal-Detectable UHMW Polyethylene Rods.
    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.
    Blue—Blue material can be easily spotted for removal if a piece falls into a batch in food or pharmaceutical plants.
    Dia.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length,
    ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Blue
    1"Molded-235175FDA Standard
    		1, 3, 52150T1400000
    2"Molded-235175FDA Standard
    		1, 3, 52150T1600000
    3"Molded-235175FDA Standard
    		1, 3, 52150T1700000
     

    Telescoping UHMW Polyethylene Round Tubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Telescoping UHMW Polyethylene Round Tubes.
    Telescoping 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. 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.
    OD
    ID
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Each
    Undersized Tolerance/Tight Tolerance
     
    1/4" Thick Wall (-0.06" to 0" Tolerance)
    3/4"1/4"6"Extruded-20180White1988T11000000
    1 1/4"3/4"6"Extruded-20180White1988T1200000
    1 3/4"1 1/4"6"Extruded-20180White1988T1300000
    2 1/4"1 3/4"6"Extruded-20180White1988T1400000
    2 3/4"2 1/4"6"Extruded-20180White1988T1500000
    3 1/4"2 3/4"6"Extruded-20180White1988T1600000
    3 3/4"3 1/4"6"Extruded-20180White1988T1700000
     

    Hot Air Welding Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hot Air Welding Rods.
    1 lb.
    5 lb.
    Dia.
    Color
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    For Joining HMW Polyethylene and UHMW Polyethylene
    1/8"Black2107889A130000001,0507889A131000000
    1/8"Off-White2107889A12000001,0507889A12100000
    5/32"Black1357889A22000006857889A22100000
    5/32"Off-White1357889A14000006857889A14100000
    3/16"Black907889A24000004607889A24100000
    3/16"Off-White907889A23000004607889A23100000
     
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