Engineering plastics: UHMW-PE
UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) is a highly versatile polymer that can be designed and formulated to meet your industrial needs. Polystone® M and Matrox® fulfill these unique properties.
High impact strength
Excellent abrasion resistance
Wide temperature range
Accepted by the FDA and USDA
Polystone® M (UHMW-PE)
Polystone® M offers a low coefficient of friction, excellent resistance to abrasion, high impact strength, chemical resistance, and little to no moisture absorption. Additionally, it is easy to machine.
It is a very versatile polymer, designed and formulated to meet the needs of the industry. Available in the form of sheets, rods, tubes, and profiles, which can be machined for its specific application.
Properties
- High resistance to abrasion and wear.
- Low coefficient of friction. High impact resistance.
- High resistance to corrosion and chemicals.
- Self-lubricating properties.
- No water absorption.
- Excellent performance capability when used at temperatures up to -200 °C.
- Resistant to high dynamic stresses.
- Excellent resistance to stress cracks.
Colors: Natural
Black and Green. Special colors available by order.
Applications
ROLLER CHAIN GUIDES
GUIDE RAILS
FOOD INDUSTRY
PACKAGING INDUSTRY
GENERAL INDUSTRY
Matrox® (UHMW-PE)
Matrox® excels with its extremely low coefficient of friction and high wear resistance, thus optimally meeting the requirements for lining silos and hoppers.
Properties
- Extremely low coefficient of friction.
- Excellent abrasion and wear resistance.
- High temperature resistance (up to 110°C).
- High impact strength.
- No corrosion.
- Very low water absorption.
- High chemical resistance.
Applications
Truck bed liner
Bunker coating
Transportation industry