{"product_id":"uhmwpe-natural-rod-20mm-dia-x-500mm","title":"UHMWPE Natural Rod 20mm dia x 500mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Full Identity:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolyethylene - Ultra-High Molecular Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePE1000 has high abrasion resistance, excellent sliding properties and high toughness.  It has good chemical resistance, high impact strength and low moisture absorption.  PE1000 is also food compliant for all critical processing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent wear and sliding properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh impact strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide temperature range (+80 to -200°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow coefficient of friction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery low moisture absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood contact approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConveyor and bottling industries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant engineering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk material handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\" id=\"accordion\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card mb-3\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingOne\"\u003e\n\u003ca aria-controls=\"collapseOne\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapseOne\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-0\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\r\n               What are the advantages of UHMWPE Rod?\u003ci class=\"fas fa-angle-down rotate-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"headingOne\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" id=\"collapseOne\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\r\n        UHMWPE is odourless, tasteless, and nontoxic\u003cbr\u003e\r\nHas extremely low moisture absorption\u003cbr\u003e\r\nVery low coefficient of friction\u003cbr\u003e\r\nSelf-lubricating and is highly resistant to abrasion.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nVery resistant to water, moisture, most chemicals\u003cbr\u003e\r\nResistant to micro-organisms.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nUHMWPE only becomes brittle at temperatures below −150°C.\r\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card mb-3\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingTwo\"\u003e\n\u003ca aria-controls=\"collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapseTwo\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-0\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\r\n                What are the disadvantages of UHMWPE Rod?\u003ci class=\"fas fa-angle-down rotate-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"headingTwo\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" id=\"collapseTwo\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\r\n       Its melting point is around 130°C to 136°C\u003cbr\u003e\r\nNot advisable to use UHMWPE at temperatures exceeding 80°C to 100°C for extended periods of time.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nUHMWPE will deform continually as long as the stress is present, an effect known as creep.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMaybe not suitable for high load applications\r\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card mb-3\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingThree\"\u003e\n\u003ca aria-controls=\"collapseThree\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapseThree\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-0\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\r\n                How does UHMWPE Rod perform?\u003ci class=\"fas fa-angle-down rotate-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"headingThree\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" id=\"collapseThree\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\r\n        UHMWPE rod has an incredible resistance to abrasion and can outperform almost any engineering plastic in this regard.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIt has a very low friction co-efficient and provides a bearing medium that is very free running and exceptionally long lasting.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIt is resistant to many dilute acids, solvents and cleaning agents.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIt has a max operating temperature of plus 90°C and a short term operating temperature of plus 120°C.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nA very tough material, with the highest impact strength of any thermoplastic presently made.\r\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card mb-3\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingFour\"\u003e\n\u003ca aria-controls=\"collapseFour\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapseFour\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-0\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\r\n               What is UHMWPE Rod used for?\u003ci class=\"fas fa-angle-down rotate-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"headingFour\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" id=\"collapseFour\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\r\n        Because UHMWPE rod has excellent abrasion resistance it is often used for sand, gravel or aggregate process applications. These environments are incredibly harsh on any bearing material but UHMWPE is one of the few engineering plastics capable of withstanding such punishing abuse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nUHMWPE Rod can also be used for low friction pulleys because of its very low co-efficient provides a bearing medium that is very free running and exceptionally long lasting. It is often found in food production environments where high volumes of containers need to be guided along conveyors or production lines. Because it has very low moisture absorption, it is also found in some high demand areas of marine applications. It’s sometimes used in some cryogenic components due to its low operating temperature abilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBecause of its resistance to wear and impact, UHMWPE continues to find increasing industrial applications, including the automotive and bottling sectors. Since the 1960s, it has also been the most commonly used material for total joint arthroplasty in orthopaedic and spine implants.\r\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card mb-3\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingFive\"\u003e\n\u003ca aria-controls=\"collapseFive\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapseFive\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-0\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\r\n               What are the machining characteristics of UHMWPE Rod?\u003ci class=\"fas fa-angle-down rotate-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"headingFive\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" id=\"collapseFive\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\r\n        High speed steel tooling is recommended with lots of back rake, side rake and clearances, and a generous nose radius. Use caution when turning UHMWPE as the chips will be continuous and tend to wrap around the tooling so a “pecking action” is advised.\r\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card mb-3\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingSix\"\u003e\n\u003ca aria-controls=\"collapseSix\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapseSix\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-0\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\r\n                Can UHMWPE Rod be glued?\u003ci class=\"fas fa-angle-down rotate-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"headingSix\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" id=\"collapseSix\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\r\n        UHMWPE does not absorb water readily, nor wet easily, which makes bonding it to other polymers difficult.\r\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card mb-3\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingEight\"\u003e\n\u003ca aria-controls=\"collapseEight\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapseEight\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-0\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\r\n              Is UHMWPE Rod good for food applications?\u003ci class=\"fas fa-angle-down rotate-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"headingEight\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" id=\"collapseEight\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\r\n       Natural grade UHMWPE is FDA approved to be used in food applications.\r\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card mb-3\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingNine\"\u003e\n\u003ca aria-controls=\"collapseNine\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapseNine\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-0\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\r\n                Does UHMWPE Rod have good Wear resistance?\u003ci class=\"fas fa-angle-down rotate-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"headingNine\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" id=\"collapseNine\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\r\n       UHMWPE rod is highly resistant to abrasion, in some forms being 15 times more resistant to abrasion than carbon steel.\r\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card mb-3\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingTen\"\u003e\n\u003ca aria-controls=\"collapseTen\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapseTen\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-0\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\r\n                Is UHMWPE Rod chemical resistant?\u003ci class=\"fas fa-angle-down rotate-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"headingTen\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" id=\"collapseTen\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\r\n       It is highly resistant to corrosive chemicals except oxidizing acids.\r\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card mb-3\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingEleven\"\u003e\n\u003ca aria-controls=\"collapseEleven\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapseEleven\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-0\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\r\n              Does UHMWPE Rod have any unique characteristics?\u003ci class=\"fas fa-angle-down rotate-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"headingEleven\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" id=\"collapseEleven\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\r\n        Its coefficient of friction is significantly lower than that of nylon and acetal, and is comparable to that of PTFE, or Teflon. Skin does not interact with it strongly, making the surface feel slippery, almost waxy.\r\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card mb-3\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingTwelve\"\u003e\n\u003ca aria-controls=\"collapseTwelve\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapseTwelve\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-0\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\r\n                What is the size range and availability of UHMWPE Rod?\u003ci class=\"fas fa-angle-down rotate-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"headingTwelve\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" id=\"collapseTwelve\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\r\n        We stock UHMWPE rod in diameters of 20mm up to 200mm. It is available in natural opaque colour (often described as white) or black.\r\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card mb-3\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingThirteen\"\u003e\n\u003ca aria-controls=\"collapseThirteen\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapseThirteen\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-0\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\r\n               Why should you choose UHMWPE Rod?\u003ci class=\"fas fa-angle-down rotate-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"headingThirteen\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" id=\"collapseThirteen\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\r\n       This engineering plastic has an exceptionally low coefficient of friction which offers superb sliding properties and is one of the best materials for wear and abrasion resistance. It is tough even at low temperatures, it offers low weight, and is easy to weld.\r\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card mb-3\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-header\" id=\"headingFourteen\"\u003e\n\u003ca aria-controls=\"collapseFourteen\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapseFourteen\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mb-0\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\r\n              Is there a summary of UHMWPE Rod?\u003ci class=\"fas fa-angle-down rotate-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"headingFourteen\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" id=\"collapseFourteen\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\r\n      This engineering plastic can be machined into virtually anything, from small (low load)gears and bearings to huge sprockets-shapes that until recently were only possible with metals. It not only outperforms metal in abrasion applications, it's also easier to machine and therefore cheaper. This versatile plastic can be milled, planed, sawed, drilled, and turned to create a huge variety of parts at a very competitive price. It possesses outstanding abrasion resistance, superior impact resistance, non-sticking and self-lubricating and excellent mechanical properties, even in cryogenic conditions.\r\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Direct Plastics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67939233956039,"sku":"UHNAR02005","price":21.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/2752\/6087\/files\/direct-plastics-uhmwpe-rod-natural.jpg?v=1792231271","url":"https:\/\/forge-finishes.co.uk\/products\/uhmwpe-natural-rod-20mm-dia-x-500mm","provider":"Forge-Finishes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}