Material Talk: UHMW
What is UHMW and why is it so great?
UHMW is an acronym for Ultra High Molecular Weight. One of the many types of UHMW is called Tivar 1000, which is a fully FDA approved material. What that means is, that it can be used in food applications etc etc.
So, what would you use it for?
UHMW is used for many purposes including, but not limited too:
- Rollers
- Augers
- Bearings
- Liners
- Sprockets
- Gears
- Chain Guides
- Wear strips
The reason that UHMW is perfect for these applications is because of its amazing properties. Its a self-lubricating material that can be used to, among other things, reduce noise and increase efficiency . It is very chemical and friction resistant, making it perfect for wear guards and rollers. One of the downfalls of UHMW (tivar 1000) is that you cannot glue or weld it, so almost always it is used for machined parts.
The picture of the truck with the blue UHMW liner shows how it is used in the trucking industry. Lining a truck bed with UHMW makes going in and chipping out your load a thing of the past. When you raise the bed, everything slides nicely over the UHMW liner, including frozen dirt (which tends to be an issue here in Minnesota). This is becoming more popular by the day. Once you have a truck bed that is UHMW lined, you or your company would have a tough time ever owning a truck without it.
That’s it for today, if you have any questions regarding this material just leave a comment or send an Email to blog@midamericaplastics.com
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