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HMW Polyethylene Plastic

UHMW Polyethylene Plastic

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Diameter Diameter

	Length Length

	Shape Shape


Rod and Disc	Round Tube

	Color Color

	White		Black
	Gray		Off-White
	Blue

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

	For Use With For Use With

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Flexible

	Impact Strength Rating Impact Strength Rating

Excellent

	Friction Rating Friction Rating

Very Slippery

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Texture Texture

	Smooth

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Medium

	Hardness Hardness

	Clarity Clarity

Opaque

	Environment Environment

Food and Beverage

Sanitary

	OD OD

	Water Absorption Rating Water Absorption Rating

Excellent

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

RoHS Compliant

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

REACH Compliant

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White

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.

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	00000
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	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	000000
8"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	000000
9"	Oversized	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, NSF/ANSI 51, UL 94 HB	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	000000
10"	Oversized	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	000000	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	000000	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	00000
1 5/8"	Not Rated	1 1/4"	Not Rated	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
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	00000
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	00000
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	00000
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	00000
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

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.

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

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"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
1 1/8"	0" to 0.06"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
1 1/4"	0" to 0.06"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
1 3/8"	0" to 0.06"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
1 1/2"	0" to 0.06"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
1 3/4"	0" to 0.06"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2"	0" to 1/8"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2 1/4"	0" to 1/8"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2 1/2"	0" to 1/8"	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0000000	00000
2 3/4"	0" to 1/8"	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	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

Plastic Welding Rods for Polyethylene

1 lbs.
Dia.	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
For Joining HMW Polyethylene Plastic, UHMW Polyethylene Plastic
1/8"	Black	210	0000000	000000
1/8"	Off-White	210	0000000	00000
5/32"	Black	135	0000000	00000
5/32"	Off-White	135	0000000	00000
3/16"	Black	90	0000000	00000
3/16"	Off-White	90	0000000	00000
5 lbs.
For Joining HMW Polyethylene Plastic, UHMW Polyethylene Plastic
1/8"	Black	1,050	00000000	00000
1/8"	Off-White	1,050	00000000	00000
5/32"	Black	685	00000000	00000
5/32"	Off-White	685	00000000	00000
3/16"	Black	460	00000000	00000
3/16"	Off-White	460	00000000	00000
10 lbs.
For Joining HMW Polyethylene Plastic, UHMW Polyethylene Plastic
1/8"	Black	2,100	00000000	000000
1/8"	Off-White	2,100	00000000	000000
5/32"	Black	1,370	00000000	000000
5/32"	Off-White	1,370	00000000	000000
3/16"	Black	920	00000000	000000
3/16"	Off-White	920	00000000	000000
15 lbs.
For Joining HMW Polyethylene Plastic, UHMW Polyethylene Plastic
1/8"	Black	3,150	00000000	000000
1/8"	Off-White	3,150	00000000	000000
5/32"	Black	2,055	00000000	000000
5/32"	Off-White	2,055	00000000	000000
3/16"	Black	1,380	00000000	000000
3/16"	Off-White	1,380	00000000	000000

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Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods and Discs

Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Tubes

Antistatic Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods

High-Strength Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods

Oil-Filled Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods

Metal-Detector-Grade Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Rods

Plastic Welding Rods for Polyethylene