Choosing UHMW Polyethylene Best Abrasion Resistant
Plastic Rod. UHMW-PE has been out
performing the other plastic materials in many
areas. With over a ten times
greater molecular weight in comparison with normal
HD Polyethylene
plastic materials, as you can see, this is why UHMW-PE would be the
best choice for tough wear type
projects. Out of all the
polymers, UHMW-PE has the highest abrasion resistance of any
thermoplastic polymer. On top of that, it also has great impact strength,
chemical resistant, and is known for its wear resistant and has a low coefficient of friction. This
versatile material  works well with
almost all machining and fabrication
methods. Some of the most common
applications are: scrapers, door and drawer glides, washers, gaskets,
wear resistant strips, wear plates, and shims.
These are some of the reasons Ultra High Molecular Weight
Polyethylene has grown and continues to grow
in its many uses.

Wear Resistant UHMW