Polyethylene is available in several grades from Pacific West Corporation. When the molecular weight increases in the polyethylene family their characteristics increases and enhanced performance is achieved. Pacific West has launched ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, formulated for optimum sliding characteristics and resistance to wear and abrasion. The UHMWPE is virtually unbreakable and reduces friction, wear, clogging and noise when compared with metal.
Benefits of the ultra high molecular weight polyethylene are:-
" Higher Impact strength
" High dielectric strength
" Chemical resistant (will not corrode)
" Abrasion resistant
" Low coefficient of friction
" No lubrication required
" Electrical insulation
" Weatherproof
" Light weight
" Approved for the food and beverage industries
Applications for the ultra high molecular weight polyethylene:
" Mechanical transmission support products
" Mechanical bearing parts
" Food machine equipment
" Flow promoting liners to resist sliding abrasion and assist release
" Conveyor components subject to high wear and requiring low friction
" Parts subject to high impact stresses
" Packaging
" Assembly
" Chemical production
" Conveying
" Elevating
" Chain wear guide strip/profiles
" Slides on boat trailers (black)
" Bulk storage materials handling
" Liners for tanks
" Bins/hoppers/chutes
" Trucking industry for truck trays
" Withstands temperatures of -260 to +90 degrees centigrade
Source : Pacific West Corporation
25-May-07 
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