Ceramic UHMW Polyethylene
Ceramic UHMW Polyethylene is a ceramic-filled UHMW-PE (PE 1000), formulated for the most severe wear applications with high loads, high speeds and heavy abrasion. The ceramic further reduces part wear, lowers the coefficient of friction and provides excellent dimensional stability and high tensile strength, while retaining the toughness and impact resistance of UHMW. It is ideal for the lumber, steel and agricultural industries and for every process where conventional wear limits component life.
| Trade name | Designation | Reinforcement | Polymer base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic UHMW Polyethylene | UHMWPE-CER | Ceramic filler | PE 1000 (UHMW) |
| Component | Identification |
|---|---|
| Base polymer | Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (PE 1000) |
| Reinforcement | Ceramic filler |
| Main monomer | Ethylene |
| Repeating chemical unit | (C₂H₄)ₙ / (–CH₂–CH₂–)ₙ |
| Reference density | 0.96 g/cm³ |
| Water absorption | 0.01 % |
| Recyclability | Recyclable |
Pressed or extrudedSemi-finished sheets for cutting and machining
Plates1/4" – 8"6 mm – 200 mm- Guides and slides for sawmills
- Liners for saws and tables
- Sawmill conveyors
- Anti-abrasion liners for steel mills
- High-load wear plates
- Material handling components
- Wear parts for agricultural machinery
- Grain hoppers and chutes
- Grain handling equipment
- High-speed components
- Parts subject to heavy abrasion
- Replacement for UHMW in extreme wear
Note: Ceramic UHMW polyethylene is a UHMW-PE (PE 1000) reinforced with ceramic filler; values are for reference and vary by formulation. Available in green. In engineering plastics, composition is identified by the base polymer, the process and its modifications, not by chemical percentages as with steels. The information and values in this data sheet are provided for reference only and may vary depending on manufacturing and application conditions. They do not constitute guaranteed specifications, so use and interpretation of this data is the user's responsibility.
