Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Black Sheet for Food Processing 5mm to 40mm thick - UK Engineering Plastics
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Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Black Sheet for Food Processing 5mm to 40mm thick

£134.00inc VAT
£111.67 ex VAT£268.00 per m²

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Safe for food processing applications
Low maintenance due to self-lubricating properties
Resistant to moisture and chemicals

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Description

This Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) sheet offers exceptional abrasion resistance and sliding properties. Ideal for food processing and industrial applications.

Material Properties

The UHMWPE sheet is made from polyethylene with ultra-high molecular weight, providing high toughness and excellent sliding properties. It is food compliant and exhibits low moisture absorption.

Performance Characteristics

This material boasts high impact strength and a wide temperature range from -200°C to +80°C. It has a very low coefficient of friction and is resistant to moisture and chemicals, making it suitable for various applications.

Applications

UHMWPE sheets are commonly used in food processing, conveyor and bottling industries, general machining, plant engineering, and bulk material handling. Its abrasion resistance makes it ideal for lining chutes in aggressive environments.

Machining and Bonding

For machining, high-speed steel tooling is recommended. Bonding UHMWPE can be challenging due to its low moisture absorption, which affects adhesive bonding strength.

Unique Advantages

UHMWPE is odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic, with a self-lubricating property that enhances its durability. It is also resistant to microorganisms and has a high wear resistance, outperforming many engineering plastics.

Specifications

  • Material: Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (PE1000)
  • Temperature Range: -200°C to +80°C
  • Thickness: Available from 2mm to 250mm
  • Sizes: 2000mm x 1000mm and 3000mm x 1250mm
  • Food Contact Approved: Yes
  • Coefficient of Friction: Very low
  • Moisture Absorption: Very low
  • Impact Strength: High
  • Abrasion Resistance: 15 times more resistant than carbon steel

Benefits

  • Long-lasting performance in abrasive environments
  • Safe for food processing applications
  • Low maintenance due to self-lubricating properties
  • Resistant to moisture and chemicals

Use Cases

  • Food processing
  • Conveyor and bottling industries
  • General machining
  • Plant engineering
  • Bulk material handling

FAQ

Q: Is UHMWPE safe for food applications?
A: Yes, natural grade UHMWPE is FDA approved for food contact.

Q: What are the machining characteristics of UHMWPE?
A: High-speed steel tooling is recommended, but clamping can be challenging due to its tendency to distort.

Q: Can UHMWPE be glued or bonded?
A: Bonding is tricky due to its low moisture absorption, which affects adhesive strength.

All sizes & prices

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Thickness  Sheet size 250 × 250mm500 × 250mm500 × 500mm1000 × 100mm1000 × 250mm1000 × 500mm1000 × 1000mm2000 × 500mm2000 × 1000mm
5mm £21.12£337.92/m² £36.58£292.64/m² £70.34£281.36/m² £30.72£307.20/m² £70.34£281.36/m² £134.00£268.00/m² £255.20£255.20/m² £255.20£255.20/m² £486.10£243.05/m²
6mm £21.12£337.92/m² £36.58£292.64/m² £70.34£281.36/m² £30.72£307.20/m² £70.34£281.36/m² £134.00£268.00/m² £255.20£255.20/m² £255.20£255.20/m² £486.10£243.05/m²
8mm £24.36£389.76/m² £42.20£337.60/m² £81.12£324.48/m² £35.42£354.20/m² £81.12£324.48/m² £154.52£309.04/m² £294.34£294.34/m² £294.34£294.34/m² £560.62£280.31/m²
10mm £28.36£453.76/m² £49.16£393.28/m² £94.52£378.08/m² £41.28£412.80/m² £94.52£378.08/m² £180.00£360.00/m² £342.86£342.86/m² £342.86£342.86/m² £653.08£326.54/m²
12mm £31.70£507.20/m² £54.92£439.36/m² £105.60£422.40/m² £46.12£461.20/m² £105.60£422.40/m² £201.14£402.28/m² £383.14£383.14/m² £383.14£383.14/m² £729.80£364.90/m²
15mm £38.06£608.96/m² £65.92£527.36/m² £126.76£507.04/m² £55.36£553.60/m² £126.76£507.04/m² £241.46£482.92/m² £459.94£459.94/m² £459.94£459.94/m² £876.04£438.02/m²
20mm £47.54£760.64/m² £82.32£658.56/m² £158.30£633.20/m² £69.14£691.40/m² £158.30£633.20/m² £301.52£603.04/m² £574.32£574.32/m² £574.32£574.32/m² £1,093.92£546.96/m²
25mm £59.42£950.72/m² £102.88£823.04/m² £197.88£791.52/m² £86.42£864.20/m² £197.88£791.52/m² £376.90£753.80/m² £717.88£717.88/m² £717.88£717.88/m² £1,367.40£683.70/m²
30mm £71.30£1,140.80/m² £123.46£987.68/m² £237.44£949.76/m² £103.70£1,037.00/m² £237.44£949.76/m² £452.26£904.52/m² £861.44£861.44/m² £861.44£861.44/m² £1,640.86£820.43/m²
35mm £83.18£1,330.88/m² £144.04£1,152.32/m² £277.00£1,108.00/m² £121.00£1,210.00/m² £277.00£1,108.00/m² £527.64£1,055.28/m² £1,005.00£1,005.00/m² £1,005.00£1,005.00/m² £1,914.32£957.16/m²
40mm £95.06£1,520.96/m² £164.62£1,316.96/m² £316.58£1,266.32/m² £138.28£1,382.80/m² £316.58£1,266.32/m² £603.00£1,206.00/m² £1,148.60£1,148.60/m² £1,148.60£1,148.60/m² £2,187.80£1,093.90/m²

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