UPE / UHMW-PE CNC Machining
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UPE, also known as ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE), is valued for high wear resistance, impact resistance, chemical resistance, and low friction. RapidDirect CNC machines UPE for wear strips, liners, conveyor components, bearings, and other parts exposed to repeated movement.
- High wear resistance
- Low friction
- Impact and chemical resistance
- Lightweight
UPE / UHMW-PE Overview
UPE, also known as ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE), is valued for high wear resistance, impact resistance, chemical resistance, and low friction. RapidDirect CNC machines UPE for wear strips, liners, conveyor components, bearings, and other parts exposed to repeated movement.
- High wear resistance: UPE suits liners, wear strips, conveyor components, and other sliding parts.
- Low friction: Its low-friction surface supports moving components and bearing applications.
- Impact and chemical resistance: UPE offers durable performance in demanding industrial environments.
- Lightweight: The low density of UPE helps reduce component weight.
Selection note: Choose UPE / UHMW-PE for low-friction, wear-resistant parts that need to withstand impact and contact with many common chemicals. CNC machining supports custom wear components and industrial parts.
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UPE / UHMW-PE Injection Molding
Custom UPE / UHMW-PE parts made by RapidDirect using injection molding.
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Mechanical Properties
| Tensile strength | 20–40 MPa |
|---|---|
| Elongation at break | 200–350 % |
Physical Properties
| Density | 0.93–0.94 g/cm³ |
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| Thermal conductivity | 0.42 W/(m·K) |
| Melting point range | 130–136 °C |
| Coefficient of friction | Very low |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 150–200 10⁻⁶/°C |
| Impact resistance | Very high |
| Chemical resistance | Excellent against most chemicals |
| Water absorption | <0.01 % |
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