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SOFLA FACILITIES CORP now offers UHMW Guardrail installation!
WHAT IS UHMW?
UHMW stands for Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene.
UHMW (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) is an extremely tough, durable thermoplastic known for its exceptional abrasion resistance (even better than steel), low friction, high impact strength, and resistance to chemicals, moisture, and corrosion, making it ideal for heavy-duty industrial parts like chain guides, wear strips, conveyor components, and even body armor. Its very long polymer chains give it superior wear properties compared to standard polyethylene (HDPE).
Known for an extremely high molecular weight, UHMW features an unsurpassed combination of slickness, toughness and chemical resistance.
UHMW's molecular weight ranges from 3.1 million to 100 million grams per mole, with an abrasion resistance that continues to improve as molecular weight increases.
UHMW plastic is ideal for reducing wear and friction due to its specialized internal lubrication, reducing maintenance costs and energy consumption while extending equipment life. High durability, low friction and wear resistance are key reasons why UHMW is the material of choice for many applications.
UHMW is easy to machine with common woodworking tools, making it extremely cost effective, and outperforms metal in many applications. UHMW can be machined into virtually anything from small gears and bearings to huge sprockets. UHMW is also moisture repulsive and easier to fabricate than steel.