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UHMWPE sheet
UHMWPE sheet is the wear plastic in flat form: it outlasts many metals where material slides, scrapes or flows across a surface, and its slippery face stops product sticking. It lines chutes, hoppers, bins and truck beds.
Plastics Hub NZ supplies UHMWPE sheet in natural, black and green. Tell us the thickness, sheet size, colour and quantity, plus what it will be wearing against, and we'll come back with a quote.
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Request a quoteWhat is UHMWPE sheet?
UHMWPE is polyethylene with extremely long molecular chains. That gives it outstanding abrasion and impact resistance and a low-friction surface, while keeping polyethylene's resistance to water and chemicals.
It is sometimes called UHMW or PE 1000. Grades vary, including reprocessed and coloured grades for less demanding jobs.
Key properties
Outstanding wear resistance
UHMWPE resists abrasion and sliding wear far better than HDPE and most other plastics.
Low friction, non-stick
Its slippery surface helps bulk materials flow and stops sticky product building up.
Very impact resistant
It absorbs knocks well, including at low temperatures.
Water and chemical resistant
Like HDPE it does not absorb water or rot, and resists many chemicals.
Not for heat
UHMWPE softens at a relatively low temperature, so it is not used for hot duty.
Typical uses
- Chute, hopper and bin liners
Helps grain, wood chip and bulk materials flow.
- Truck and trailer bed liners
Reduces wear and hang-up when unloading.
- Dock and wharf fender facing
Tough, low-friction facing for berthing areas.
Forms, thicknesses and sheet sizes
What UHMWPE sheet commonly comes in. What we can source for you is confirmed on your quote.
- Forms
- Flat sheet and solid round rod.
- Common thicknesses
- Sheet from about 6mm to 50mm and beyond, with 10mm to 25mm among the most used for liners.
- Common sheet sizes
- Sheets are commonly 3000 x 1250mm or similar large formats, depending on grade and thickness.
- Common colours
- Natural white, black and green are the usual colours.
How it compares
UHMWPE is the step up from HDPE when wear is the problem. For small, precise parts that need to hold their shape, acetal or nylon are stiffer and more stable.
How to order
- Send us an enquiry through the quote form or email trade@plasticshub.co.nz.
- Tell us the thickness, grade or colour, sheet size and quantity, plus what the sheet will be wearing against, and the town or city it is going to.
- We'll come back with a quote, including delivery.
Need it cut? Cutting is available on certain materials at certain depots. Request a quote with your sizes and we'll confirm.
UHMWPE sheet questions
- What is the difference between UHMWPE and HDPE?
- Both are polyethylene. UHMWPE has much longer molecules, which make it far more wear and impact resistant and more slippery. HDPE is cheaper and fine for light-duty jobs.
- Is UHMWPE food safe?
- Food-contact grades of UHMWPE are made and are common in food processing. Not every grade is, so confirm the grade with us if your job needs one.
- Can you cut UHMWPE to size?
- Cutting is available on certain materials at certain depots. Request a quote with your sizes and we'll confirm.
Tell us what you need. We'll source it.
One enquiry, multiple supply sources. Or email trade@plasticshub.co.nz.