As per our Shipping and Returns Policy, custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-returnable. If you need an over- or undersized item, note it under "Comments" during Checkout. Cut-to-size orders have an acceptable cut tolerance of 1/8" (0.125"), so clarify if the adjustment is to be made on the (+) or (-) side of the saw blade.Please review our full return and shipping policy here.
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Since custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-refundable, be very careful while measuring your dimensions. As each cut is nominal, even the slightest miscalculation could be costly.
How to Use a Measuring Tape
Extend your tape measure several inches to find the 1 and 2 inch markers. In between the inch markers you’ll find 16 equally spaced tick marks.
Measure by counting the increments beyond the nearest inch. As the increments decrease, so does the length of the mark. For example, 1/2" has a bigger mark than 1/4" which has a bigger mark than 1/8". The smallest mark follows at 1/16". Please be aware that some measuring tapes may have even smaller increments.
Features of a Measuring Tape: Sliding End Hook
The sliding end hook is designed for two different types of measurements. An outside measurement (where the hook of the tape hangs over an edge), requires the hook to slide out a bit to account for the thickness of the material. When making an inside measurement (where the hook will push up against a surface), the clip slides in, again, accounting for its thickness. The measuring tape self-adjusts to guarantee an accurate measurement (as far as the tape is concerned).
Sanitizing Acrylic and Polycarbonate Sheet [X]
Acrylic and Polycarbonate Sneeze Guards and like products require special care while cleaning and disinfecting. To maintain the optical clarity of sneeze guards and other acrylic or polycarbonate items, use an acrylic or polycarbonate safe cleaner like Novus Plastic Polish #1, Brillianize Plastic Cleaner, or a mild soap solution.
Please reference the following compatible cleaners when DISINFECTING acrylic and polycarbonate items. The use of commonly available commercial alcohol or ammonia-based disinfectants may cause crazing and damage.
Cost-Effective Reprocessed UHMW for Industrial Wear Components
Reprocessed Green UHMW-PE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) is a heavy-duty, low-friction solution designed to reduce material costs. Made from reprocessed UHMW-PE material, this green sheet provides a cost-effective option for non-food-contact applications.
Reprocessed Green UHMW offers excellent sliding abrasion resistance, impact strength, and low moisture absorption. It is a strong choice for liners, guides, wear strips, and other industrial components where FDA food-contact compliance is not required.
This green reprocessed UHMW-PE sheet is a practical option for non-food contact wear components. It is an appropriate choice if you require:
Cost-Effective Durability:
Offers a lower price point than virgin UHMW for industrial components needing low friction and abrasion resistance.
Abrasion Resistance:
Provides excellent sliding wear performance for wear strips, guides, liners, and other components exposed to repeated abrasion.
Low Friction Surface:
Features a naturally low-friction surface that can help reduce sticking, material buildup, and external lubrication requirements in sliding applications.
Reprocessed Composition:
Uses post-industrial recycled UHMW resin to provide a cost-effective material option for non-food-contact industrial components.
Moisture & Chemical Defense:
Exhibits very low water absorption and resists many corrosive chemicals, reducing the risk of swelling or rotting in wet environments.
Reprocessed vs. Virgin UHMW-PE: What's the Difference?
Both grades provide low friction, impact resistance, and strong sliding wear performance, but they differ in resin composition, consistency, cost, and food-contact eligibility.
Choose Reprocessed Green UHMW (This Sheet) for non-food-contact industrial wear components and liners where economical performance is the priority.
Choose Natural Virgin UHMW when documented virgin resin composition or FDA food-contact compliance is required.
Budget-Friendly Alternatives: UHMW vs. HDPE
If virgin UHMW exceeds your project's requirements, Reprocessed UHMW and HDPE are both economical alternatives that perform differently under stress.
Choose Reprocessed UHMW (This Sheet) when sliding wear resistance and low friction are priorities for industrial guides, wear strips, and liners.
Choose HDPE when greater stiffness and ease of welding are priorities, particularly for fabricated tanks, panels, and components with less demanding sliding wear requirements.
This material can be machined using standard woodworking tools (saws, drills, routers). However, keep these factors in mind for precision parts:
Thermal Expansion: UHMW has a high coefficient of thermal expansion and may require the use of oversized or slotted holes to accommodate temperature fluctuations.
Tolerances: Due to internal material stresses, it is challenging to hold extremely tight tolerances compared to stiffer plastics like Acetal (Delrin®) or Nylon.
Handling: Cut sheets may have sharp edges. We recommend wearing protective gloves when unpacking and handling this material to ensure safety.
Suitability: We take pride in the quality of our materials as they leave our facility. However, because every project is unique, we cannot account for how materials are modified, stored, or used after delivery. Please perform the necessary tests to ensure this material is right for your specific application and end-use conditions.
UHMER SH
Technical Performance
This reprocessed grade thermoplastic is engineered for heavy-duty industrial applications requiring a unique combination of extremely low friction, high impact resistance, and economical performance.
Provides excellent sliding abrasion performance for wear strips, guides, liners, and other components exposed to repeated movement.
Thermal Resilience:
Suitable for a wide range of service temperatures.
Friction Coefficient:
Provides a low-friction, self-lubricating surface that helps reduce drag, sticking, and material buildup in sliding applications.
Key Properties
Reprocessed & Economical:
Made from post-industrial recycled UHMW material, providing a lower-cost alternative to virgin UHMW.
Impact Strength:
Offers high impact resistance for components exposed to repeated bumps and shock loading.
Very Low Moisture Absorption:
Very low water absorption helps prevent moisture-related swelling in wet environments.
Chemical Resistance:
Resists many corrosive chemicals, acids, and alkalis (excluding oxidizing acids).
Sound Dampening:
Viscoelastic properties reduce noise and vibration from moving parts and machinery.
Food-Contact Status:
Not represented as FDA compliant for direct food-contact applications.
Common Industrial Applications
Note: Reprocessed UHMW is NOT approved for food contact.
Conveyor Systems: Guide rails, belt scrapers, wear strips, chain guides, and idler rollers that reduce drag and energy consumption.
Bulk Material Handling: Liners for chutes, hoppers, bins, and truck beds to promote flow of coal, sand, and gravel.
Mechanical Components: Sprockets, bushings, housings, pinion gears, and flanged rollers designed to reduce friction, noise, and external lubrication requirements.
Transportation & Heavy Equipment: Dump truck bed liners, snow plow scraping edges, fender extensions, and suspension wear plates.
Engineering Limitations & Alternatives
While Reprocessed UHMW is a strong economical option for industrial wear components, specific environments may require different materials:
Food-Contact Applications: This reprocessed grade contains recycled resin and is not FDA compliant for direct food contact. Better Alternative: For food processing, choose Natural Virgin UHMW.
Structural Rigidity: UHMW is softer than other engineering plastics and susceptible to "creep" (cold flow) under heavy static loads. Better Alternative: For high-load bearings or structural gears, choose Cast Nylon.
Machining Tolerances: Due to internal stress and high thermal expansion, it is difficult to hold extremely tight tolerances on this material. Better Alternative: For precision machined parts requiring stiffness, consider Acetal.
