Engineering plastics
Pactene UHMW Polyethylene
Pactene is an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) – a tough, slippery, self-lubricating plastic for wear strips, chute linings, guides, bushes and hundreds of other industrial parts.
- ~4 millionmolecular weight
- 0.94 g/cm³density
- −260 °Cstays stable
- food safephysiologically harmless
The range
Grades and Uses
Grades
Pactene can be machined or heat formed, but not flow moulded. Colours on request.
| Grade | Use |
|---|---|
| Standard | General wear parts |
| Pile driver grade | Pile driving and heavy impact |
| Porous grade | Porous applications |
| Glass bead filled | Extreme compression and abrasion |
| Anti-static grade | Where static must be controlled |
| Flame resistant grade | Where flame resistance is required |
Typical Parts
| Category | Parts |
|---|---|
| Handling | Wear strips, chain guides, cable guides, bin and chute linings, rollers |
| Motion | Bushes, bearings, submerged bearings, cams, gears, pulleys |
| Sealing and pumps | Packings, gaskets, pump parts |
| Other | Cutting blocks, mallet heads |
Why Pactene
Wears for a Long Time
Low Abrasion
Unusually low wear for long life; extremely high notch impact strength.
Self-Lubricating
Nothing sticks or freezes to the surface.
Resists Chemicals
Most corrosive agents, and water-repellent with no swelling.
Electrical
Good insulating properties for high-voltage and high-frequency parts.
Not Sure Which One You Need?
Tell us about the job – the machine, the conditions and what it has to do – and we’ll help you choose the right Pactene product.