UHMW stands for Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. The material itself is strong and versatile. The material offers high abrasion, impact, and wear resistance and is relatively lightweight.
UHMW’s unique properties is its high molecular weight and surface–about 3 to 6 million molecules. Some of the most common application uses for UHMW are snowboard surfaces, boating dock bumpers, food processing conveyors, interior automotive squeaking issues wherever plastics are rubbing together, rail car inner linings or any application where there are a lot of items possibly “scratching” the surface it is being carried on or moved through a factory.