Because of UHMW-PE's low coefficient of friction for example, UHMW-PE will decrease the energy needed to operate machinery. The agriculture industry has found that using UHMW-PE as opposed to steel in scraper applications realized increased fuel economy, reduced noise levels and increased wear resistance. In material handling, the use of UHMW-PE sprockets and bearing surfaces have not only improved overall performance but have extended the life of conveying systems. In food handling systems UHMW-PE has eliminated the need for unwanted grease or oil lubricating methods, in fact, UHMW-PE is FDA and USDA approved for direct food contact.

UHMW characteristics

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 polyethylene 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