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HMPE 500 and HMPE 1000 sheets – extremely wear-resistant plastic for engineering applications

Are you looking for a strong plastic sheet that can withstand rough handling, shows hardly any wear and glides smoothly? Then HMPE 500 and HMPE 1000 are excellent choices. These engineering plastics are used daily in mechanical engineering, transport systems, the food industry and other sectors where components are subjected to prolonged stress.

HMPE stands for High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene. Thanks to its special molecular structure, the material is much more wear-resistant and impact-resistant than standard polyethylene. Furthermore, HMPE absorbs virtually no moisture, is resistant to many chemicals and is suitable for direct contact with foodstuffs.

HMPE 500: the all-rounder for mechanical engineering and industry

HMPE 500 is the most commonly used variant within the HMPE family. The material combines high wear resistance with excellent impact resistance and is easy to machine.

Thanks to its low friction, products and components glide smoothly across the surface. This is why HMPE 500 is widely used as a guide material in conveyor systems and machinery.

Common applications include:

• Chain guides
• Sliding profiles
• Conveyor belt parts
• Wear strips
• Machine parts
• Cutting boards
• Spacers
• Food industry

HMPE 1000: for maximum wear resistance

When components are subjected to extremely high loads, HMPE 1000 is often the best choice. This plastic is also known as UHMPE or UHMW-PE and has a much higher molecular weight than HMPE 500.

As a result, HMPE 1000 is exceptionally wear-resistant and virtually impervious to abrasive stress. The material is widely used in applications where steel is too heavy or where traditional plastics wear out too quickly.

Typical applications include:

• Transhipment facilities
• Bulk-handling systems
• Hoppers and chutes
• Conveyor rollers
• Chain guides
• Wear-resistant machine parts
• Recycling plants
• Food processing machinery

What is the difference between HMPE 500 and HMPE 1000?

Both materials are strong, food-safe and have excellent sliding properties. The main difference lies in their wear resistance.

HMPE 500 is an excellent choice for most industrial applications and offers good value for money. HMPE 1000 has been developed for situations in which components are continuously exposed to wear, impact or heavy loads.

Briefly:

• HMPE 500: strong, wear-resistant and cost-effective.
• HMPE 1000: extremely wear-resistant and suitable for the most demanding applications.

Why choose HMPE?

✔ High wear resistance
✔ Excellent impact resistance
✔ Low coefficient of friction
✔ Food-safe in accordance with EU Regulation 10/2011
✔ Resistant to moisture and many chemicals
✔ Low-maintenance
✔ Easy to edit

Order HMPE sheets

At Kunststof Forte, we supply HMPE 500 and HMPE 1000 sheets in a range of sizes, thicknesses and colours. Not sure which variant is best suited to your application? Please feel free to contact us. We’d be happy to help you choose the right plastic for your project.