A practical PE1000 material properties guide for engineers and buyers comparing UHMWPE sheet density, hardness, tensile strength, impact resistance, friction, water absorption, temperature limits and available sheet specifications.
UHMWPE sheet is a high molecular weight polyethylene material known for excellent abrasion resistance, very low coefficient of friction, high impact strength, low moisture absorption and good chemical resistance. It is widely used for wear liners, conveyor guide rails, chain guides, sliding pads, marine fender pads, ground contact components and CNC-machined industrial plastic parts.
Typical purchase forms: sheets, blocks, strips, rods, custom cut plates and machined components according to drawings.
Values below are typical reference ranges. Actual values vary by grade, molecular weight, color, additives, test method and production batch.
| Property | Typical Value | Unit | Engineering Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material name | UHMWPE / PE1000 | - | Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene sheet |
| Density | 0.93 - 0.94 | g/cm3 | Lightweight compared with many engineering plastics and metals |
| Molecular weight | 3 - 9 million | g/mol | Higher molecular weight improves impact and wear performance |
| Hardness | Shore D 62 - 68 | - | Balanced surface toughness and machinability |
| Tensile strength | 20 - 40 | MPa | Suitable for wear and sliding parts, not a high-stiffness structural plastic |
| Elongation at break | 200 - 400+ | % | High ductility and low risk of brittle cracking |
| Impact strength | No break / very high | - | Excellent for low-temperature and shock-loaded parts |
| Coefficient of friction | 0.10 - 0.22 | - | Low-friction sliding surface, often used without extra lubrication |
| Water absorption | < 0.01 | % | Excellent dimensional stability in wet environments |
| Melting point | 130 - 136 | °C | Heat exposure should be reviewed for continuous load |
| Service temperature | Low temperature to moderate heat | - | Strong low-temperature toughness; check creep under heat/load |
| Chemical resistance | Excellent for many media | - | Good for water, alcohols, salts, many acids and alkalis |
Jiasheng supplies UHMWPE sheet in standard and custom dimensions. Common production options include natural white, black, green, blue and other colors. Sheets can be cut to size or CNC machined according to drawings.
Thickness can be selected according to wear life, impact load, fixing method and machining requirements.
Sheets can be cut into strips, liners, pads and blocks for direct installation or secondary machining.
Drilling, milling, routing, countersinking and drawing-based custom machining are available.
UHMWPE sheet is a strong choice when abrasion resistance, impact toughness, low friction and chemical stability are more important than high stiffness. If the part must carry heavy continuous load at elevated temperature, design should consider creep, support area and thickness. For high-stiffness, high-temperature or precision-bearing applications, materials such as nylon, POM, PTFE, PEEK or glass-filled grades may also be evaluated.
Send your drawing, size, thickness, color, operating temperature and application. Jiasheng can recommend UHMWPE sheet grade, machining method and quotation for your project.
Send Drawing / Request QuoteTypical UHMWPE sheet density is about 0.93 to 0.94 g/cm3, depending on grade, additives and processing method.
Yes. UHMWPE has excellent low-temperature toughness and is commonly selected where many plastics may become brittle.
Yes. UHMWPE sheets can be cut, drilled, milled and CNC machined into wear plates, strips, pads, guides and custom components.
UHMWPE generally has much higher molecular weight, better impact strength, better abrasion resistance and lower friction than standard HDPE sheet.