UHMWPE, Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene outwear more other materials, including metals, nylons, urethanes, and fluoroplastics. It is an extremely tough plastic with high abrasion and wear resistance. The versatility of polyethylene has made it a popular plastic for countless industrial applications that require durability, low friction, and chemical resistance. UHMWPE sheet is easy to fabricate and machine.

UHMW modified to meet particular application requirements through formulations with additives and fillers create special and premium grades with the enhanced desired property. HMWPE filled with glass increases hardness and improved the coefficient of thermal expansion particularly suited to combat flow problems experienced in the bulk material handling industry. Superior abrasion resistance properties makes this material ideal for use as liners in the handling of coal, sand, gravel, phosphate and fertilizer.