Processing and Application
UHMW-PE dose not melt. That's right, almost every type of plastic that you are familiar with melts, but UHMW-PE dose not. Here in lies the reason for its late introduction into the manufacturing world. So how do you force a resin that dose not melt into a molding tool and eventually into a finished product? The answer to this question is what has placed Global Polymer Industries among the fastest growing companies in the PE industry today.
Industrial
UHMW-PE is being used for hundreds of applications in mining, construction, chemical plants, waste water treatment plants, just to name a few. These industrial plants have the need for impact toughness, corrosion resistance, and biological inertness. UHMW-PE is used as scrapers, bushings, gears, conveyor rollers and more.
Agricultural
UHMW-PE will make your agriculture machinery last longer, run more efficiently, and will reduce operating and maintenance costs.
Recreational
UHMW-PE is used for a variety of parts for recreation vehicles such as snowmobile skis, bogey wheels, drive sprockets, idler arms and rollers.
Food and Drug
Tobacco, cosmetic and pharmaceutical packaging machines use UHMW-PE parts operate clean without contamination, lubricants, rust or corrosion. UHMW-PE parts slide easily without staining or sticking. Drive parts outwear those made of stainless steel and cost less. Cleaning with steam or strong detergents cause no harm to UHMW-PE parts. With FDA clearance and USDA acceptance for food contact, UHMW-PE parts are safe and sanitary.
Marine
Because UHMW-PE is non-marking, non-abrasive and virtually an unbreakable material, dock and boatlift manufactures use UHMW-PE for bumpers, fenders, rub rails, etc.
Transportation
Truck suspension manufacturers use UHMW-PE parts for wear plates, shims, bearings, etc. Railroad cars use UHMW-PE for wear plates, shims and coupler carriers.
Medical
UHMW-PE is the only plastic approved for medical implants. Global Polymer Industries has medical grade UHMW-PE available for molding various orthopedic joints such as hips, knees, and shoulders. UHMW-PE’s unique self-lubricating properties make it ideal for many medical applications.
Application Examples:
Auger Bearings Cable Guides Conveyer Worm Screws Hanger Bearings
Augers Cams Crowner Discharge Mixer Paddles
Bearing Blocks Cam Followers Cutting Surfaces Picker Parts
Bearing Seals Cam Guides Feed Screws Pulleys
Bearing Shields Chain Covers Feeder Arm Tips Rack and Pinions
Bearings Chain Guides Flat chain wear plates Rotating Seals & Bearings
Belt Guide Rollers Chain Wear Plates Flow Guides Shaker Table Surfaces
Belt Idlers Chutes Gears & Sprockets Slides
Blower Fins Conveyor Belt Wipers Guide Assemblies Sliding Bearings
Bogey Wheels Conveyor Flights Guides Plates and Rails Star Wheels
Bumper Blocks Conveyor Rollers Guide Rollers Telescope Rod Bearings
Bushings
Chain-Tensioning Blocks Glue Sealer Surfaces Snowmobile Skis
