Polyethylene PE1000 Sheet - UHMW

Polyethylene PE1000 Sheet - UHMW - UHMWPE

Polyethylene PE1000 sheet, also known as ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMW or UHMWPE), is a highly sought-after engineering plastic. It excels in resisting abrasion, chemicals, impact, and wear, while featuring a very low coefficient of friction. Additionally, UHMW is non-toxic, odourless, and exhibits excellent moisture resistance.

Henry Gallacher offers a broad selection of polyethylene PE1000 sheets, each tailored to specific performance needs. Our range includes virgin and blue PE1000 grades suitable for food contact and compliant with FDA standards, ceramic-filled variants ideal for high load and speed applications as alternatives to sintered ceramics, and metal detectable UHMW designed to minimise contamination risks.

Commonly, UHMW sheets are precision machined into wear strips, chain guides, and change parts, making them popular in food processing and bottling industries. Certain PE1000 grades are also employed in bulk material handling to line chutes, hoppers, and dump trucks, enhancing product flow and preventing issues like ratholing and arching.

Beyond sheets, Henry Gallacher supplies polyethylene PE1000 rods and an extensive range of wear strips, chain and belt guides, and conveyor wear bends. We also provide a comprehensive plastic machining service utilising advanced CNC technology to meet your custom requirements.

For detailed information on each grade, please explore the links below or contact Henry Gallacher for expert advice and support.

Available Grades of UHMWPE

Polyethylene PE1000 Sheet - UHMW
Polyethylene PE1000 Sheet

This standard and widely used UHMWPE grade is offered in natural, green, black, and blue colours. It delivers excellent impact and wear resistance. The virgin and blue PE1000 grades meet FDA standards, making them suitable for food contact. Operating temperature range up to +80°C (+120°C short term).

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Polyethylene PE1000 Sheet - UHMW Metal Detectable
PE1000 - UHMW - Metal Detectable

Maintaining the essential properties of standard UHMW, this metal detectable grade incorporates fine additives to lower contamination risks when used with metal detection systems. It is EC and FDA approved. Temperature range -150°C to +80°C (+120°C short term). 

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Polyethylene PE1000 Sheet - UHMW - Ceramic Filled
PE1000 - UHMW - Ceramic Filled

This grade offers enhanced strength, impact resistance, load capacity, and wear performance compared to standard PE1000. Ceramic-filled UHMW is ideal for demanding high load, high speed, and abrasive environments, frequently used for chain guides and wear strips. Temperature range -150°C to +80°C (+120°C short term).

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Polyethylene PE1000 Sheet - UHMW Lubricated
PE1000 - UHMW - Lubricated

Lubricated PE1000 sheets come in two variants: UHMW-V, designed to lower energy use and handle higher pressure loads, and UHMW-S, which reduces friction by up to 75% compared to standard UHMW. Temperature range -150°C to +80°C (+130°C short term).

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Polyethylene PE1000 Sheet - UHMW High Temperature
PE1000 - UHMW - High Temp.

This grade retains the core properties of standard UHMWPE but is engineered for higher temperature endurance. It is commonly applied in conveying systems exposed to prolonged heat, such as baking processes. Temperature range up to +135°C. 

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Polyethylene PE1000 Sheet - UHMW Anti-Static
PE1000 - UHMW - Anti-Static

Offering the standard benefits of PE1000 with added surface resistance below 108 Ω, this anti-static grade is ideal for high-speed components or environments prone to static discharge, such as sawmills. Temperature range up to +80°C. 

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Polyethylene PE1000 Sheet - UHMW Electrically Conductive
PE1000 - UHMW - Elec. Conductive

Designed to prevent electrostatic discharge build-up in hazardous settings, this grade offers surface resistance below 10Ω. It is commonly machined into parts for chemical, wood processing, and power generation sectors. Temperature range -200°C to +80°C.

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Polyethylene PE1000 Sheet - UHMW Parcel Slide
PE1000 - UHMW - Parcel Slide

Engineered to facilitate the smooth movement of parcels and boxes on conveyors and chutes within distribution centres, this grade combines the core UHMW properties with enhanced friction and anti-static surface features. Temperature range -50°C to +80°C (+120°C short term).

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Polyethylene PE1000 Sheet - UHMW Bulk Liner
PE1000 - UHMW - Bulk Liner 

This premium UHMW grade is designed for bulk material handling, improving product flow by lining chutes, hoppers, and silos to prevent ratholing. It features a very low coefficient of friction, allowing materials to move freely. Temperature range -40°C to +82°C.

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Polyethylene PE1000 Sheet - UHMW Truck Liner
PE1000 - UHMW - Truck Liner 

Highly robust UHMW grade used for heavy-duty lining in skips, dump trucks, and trailers. Suitable for abrasive materials such as coal, ore, gravel, sand, and stone. Temperature range -40°C to +82°C, with a melting point of +135°C.

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