UHMW Polyethylene PE 1000
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (PE 1000) offers the highest abrasion and impact resistance in the entire polyethylene family, with a minimum coefficient of friction and excellent sliding properties. It is up to 8 times lighter than steel, absorbs no moisture, withstands very low temperatures, and is suitable for food contact (FDA); it can be supplied with an antistatic additive. Its toughness, chemical resistance, and ease of machining make it ideal for severe wear, guides, gears, rollers, and conveyor components in the mechanical, chemical, food, paper, and port industries.
| Commercial | International designation | Industrial grade | Average molecular weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHMW Polyethylene PE 1000 | UHMWPE / PE-UHMW | PE 1000 | 4.5 × 10⁶ g/mol |
| Component | Identification |
|---|---|
| Base polymer | Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene |
| Main monomer | Ethylene |
| Repeating chemical unit | (C₂H₄)ₙ / (–CH₂–CH₂–)ₙ |
| Reference density | 0.93 g/cm³ |
| Water absorption | 0.01 % |
| Material condition | Virgin; available with antistatic additive |
| Recyclability | 100% recyclable |
Pressed or extrudedSemi-finished bars and sheets for cutting and machining
Round bars1" – 10"25.4 mm – 254 mm
Plates1/4" – 2"6 mm – 50 mm- Gears, wheels and rollers
- Drive pulleys and pinions
- Plain bearings and bushings
- Scrapers
- Guides and wear profiles
- Anti-abrasion liners
- Sliding plates
- Hopper and silo liners
- Valve seals
- Conveyor components
- Electrical insulators
- Structural supports
- Anti-static parts
- Cryogenic applications
- Synthetic ice rinks
- Components for the food industry (FDA)
Note: 100% recyclable material, FDA-approved for food contact and available with antistatic additive. Polyethylene grades (PE 300 / PE 500 / PE 1000) are distinguished by their density and molecular weight. 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.
