UHMW Polyethylene | McMaster-Carr

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	Diameter Diameter

	Color Color

	White		Black
	Off-White		Blue
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Sheet and Bar	Rod and Disc

Round Tube	U Channel

Film	90° Angle

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

Chemical Resistant

Electrical Insulator

For Use Outdoors

High Temperature

Impact Resistant

Low Water Absorption

Metal Detectable

Weather Resistant

	Material Material

Delrin® Acetal Plastic

Noryl PPO Plastic

Polyester Plastic

Polystyrene Plastic

Rexolite Polystyrene Plastic

	Texture Texture


Smooth	Etched

	Backing Type Backing Type


Plain	Adhesive

	For Use With For Use With

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Very Flexible
	Flexible
	Rigid

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

	Impact Strength Rating Impact Strength Rating

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

	Clarity Clarity

	Fabrication Fabrication

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Tolerance Rating Tolerance Rating

	Comparable To Comparable To

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

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Slippery UHMW Polyethylene

Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets, Bars, and Strips

Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets, Bars, and Strips

In addition to a low-friction surface that prevents sticking and binding, this tough material is impact and wear resistant to handle the scuffs, scrapes, and strikes that other plastics can’t.

Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods and Discs

Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods and Discs

In addition to a low-friction surface that prevents sticking and binding, this tough material is impact and wear resistant to handle the scuffs, scrapes, and strikes that other plastics can’t.

Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Tubes

In addition to a low-friction surface that prevents sticking and binding, this tough material is impact and wear resistant to handle the scuffs, scrapes, and strikes that other plastics can’t.

Recycled Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets and Bars

Recycled Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets and Bars

More sustainable than standard UHMW, these sheets and bars are made from partially recycled material, so they have a lower carbon footprint.

Slippery UHMW Polyethylene U-Channels

In addition to a low-friction surface that prevents sticking and binding, this tough material is impact and wear resistant to handle the scuffs, scrapes, and strikes that other plastics can’t.

Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Film

Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Film

In addition to a low-friction surface that prevents sticking and binding, this tough material is impact and wear resistant to handle the scuffs, scrapes, and strikes that other plastics can’t.

Slippery UHMW Polyethylene 90° Angles

In addition to a low-friction surface that prevents sticking and binding, this tough material is impact and wear resistant to handle the scuffs, scrapes, and strikes that other plastics can’t.

Antistatic Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets and Bars

Antistatic Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets and Bars

This material suppresses static charges to prevent dust from building up.

Antistatic Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods

This material suppresses static charges to prevent dust from building up.

Recycled Antistatic Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets

Recycled Antistatic Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets

Made with carbon black, these recycled UHMW sheets are a sustainable alternative to standard UHMW sheets in applications where static electricity is a concern, such as in conveying equipment and chute liners.

Electrically Conductive Carbon-Filled
Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Film

Electrically Conductive Carbon-Filled Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Film

The addition of carbon gives this material the ability to divert static electricity faster than antistatic UHMW.

Electrically Conductive Carbon-Filled
Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets

Electrically Conductive Carbon-Filled Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets

The addition of carbon gives this material the ability to divert static electricity faster than antistatic UHMW.

High-Strength Slippery UHMW
Polyethylene Sheets and Bars

High-Strength Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets and Bars

Compared to our standard UHMW polyethylene, these sheets and bars hold up better to scuffs and scrapes in high-speed, high-precision, and high-impact applications—such as conveyor equipment, chute liners, and machine guards. Also known as Tivar HPV.

High-Strength Slippery 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. Also known as Tivar HPV.

High-Temperature Slippery UHMW Polyethylene

High-Temperature Slippery UHMW Polyethylene

Also known as Tivar H.O.T., this material lasts up to 10 times longer in high-temperature applications than standard UHMW.

Oil-Filled Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets

Oil-Filled Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets

This oil-filled material is self-lubricating for an extra-slippery surface.

Oil-Filled Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods

This oil-filled material is self-lubricating for an extra-slippery surface.

Abrasion-Resistant Glass-Filled
Slippery UHMW Polyethylene

Abrasion-Resistant Glass-Filled Slippery UHMW Polyethylene

The addition of glass fibers makes this material more abrasion resistant than standard UHMW. It’s also known as Tivar 88.

Metal-Detector-Grade Slippery
UHMW Polyethylene Rods

If a chip of this material breaks off, it can be located by metal detectors to reduce contamination risks.

Metal-Detector-Grade Slippery
UHMW Polyethylene Sheets

Metal-Detector-Grade Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets

If a chip of this material breaks off, it can be located by metal detectors to reduce contamination risks.

Multipurpose Plastic Selector Packs

Multipurpose Plastic Selector Packs

Packs include one 2” square of ABS, Delrin® acetal, LDPE, HDPE, UHMW, nylon, cast nylon, polyester, polystyrene, Rexolite polystyrene, and Noryl PPO.

Surface Guards and Trim

Food Industry Plastic Trim

Food Industry Plastic Trim

This trim is suitable for use in food preparation and processing environments. It's also chemical resistant. Use it to protect the edges of panels, boards, signs, and mirrors from impact in food processing applications.

Slippery Plastic Trim

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With a slippery surface, this trim minimizes friction between parts and is often used on conveyor rails, chutes, and guides. Made of plastic, it's also chemical resistant.

Magnetic Wear Strips

Easily attach, move, and replace these magnetic wear strips on metal surfaces to minimize friction—simply press them on and peel them off as needed. Often found on conveyor systems and chutes, use these strips where friction between two parts or materials is wearing down equipment to extend equipment life.

Food Industry Wear Plates

Suitable for food contact, these plates are made of FDA listed UHMW plastic, which has a slippery surface to minimize friction. Often found on conveyor systems, use these plates where friction between two parts or materials is wearing down equipment to extend equipment life.

Traction Floor Plates

Traction Floor Plates

Add permanent slip resistance to floors, ramps, stairs, and docks with these solid plates.

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