Compression molding UHMW-PE into near-net shapes eliminates or dramatically reduces secondary machining, lowers per-part cost at volume, and delivers the full mechanical benefits of UHMW-PE in complex geometries.
60–80%
Machining reduction
Near-net molded parts require minimal post-processing, cutting labor and material waste significantly at volume.
±0.010"
Repeatable tolerance
Precision compression tooling delivers consistent geometry across thousands of parts with tight dimensional control.
10M+ MW
Molecular weight
Natural UHMW-PE with molecular weights exceeding 10 million — exceptional wear, impact, and chemical resistance.
FDA
Compliant grades
FDA and USDA compliant material grades available for food processing, pharmaceutical, and sanitary applications.
Self
Lubricating
Inherently low coefficient of friction eliminates grease requirements in bearing, bushing, and wear surface applications.
−50°F
to 180°F service
Performs across a wide temperature range without brittleness at low temperatures or deformation at moderate heat.
UHMW-PE net shape parts deployed across demanding industrial environments where wear resistance, chemical inertness, and self-lubrication are critical.
Food processing
Conveyor guides, wear strips, star wheels, chain guides, scraper blades, FDA-compliant bearing housings
Material handling
Hanger bearings, auger liners, chute liners, hopper liners, impact pads, skid plates
Agriculture
Grain auger bearings, elevator buckets, wear surfaces, seed tube liners, spreader components
Mining & quarry
Crusher liners, ore chute liners, bearing pads, impact-resistant wear plates, conveyor components
Packaging
Guide rails, wear pads, timing screws, bottle guides, fill nozzle components, accumulation surfaces
Marine & water
Dock fenders, dock bumpers, shaft bearings, rudder bearings, watercraft wear surfaces
How UHMW-PE net shape molded parts stack up against common alternatives.
