Usa Industrials BULK-PS-UHMW-933 Uhmw Plastic Bar

Product Description

The USA INDUSTRIALS BULK-PS-UHMW-933 is a rectangular bar stock made from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), a dense thermoplastic known for its high impact resistance, low friction surface, and chemical compatibility across a wide range of industrial environments. The bar measures 3/8 inches thick, 1-1/2 inches wide, and 60 inches long, and weighs approximately 1.21 pounds. It is supplied in white and is used in fabrication, machining, and wear-surface applications where metal or standard polyethylene would underperform. Machinists, maintenance techs, and industrial fabricators work with this material regularly.

This UHMWPE bar stock is suited for light to heavy industrial fabrication tasks including the creation of wear strips, guide rails, slide pads, spacers, and bushings. Its low coefficient of friction makes it a practical choice in conveyor systems, food processing equipment, and packaging machinery where lubrication is limited or undesirable. The rectangular profile allows for straightforward clamping and cutting on standard shop equipment without specialty fixturing.

Key Features

• UHMWPE material provides excellent impact resistance and abrasion resistance
• Low friction surface reduces wear in sliding and guide applications
• Rectangular bar profile is easy to clamp, cut, and machine with standard tooling
• White color aids visual inspection and is common in food-grade adjacent applications
• 60-inch length provides a full 5-foot working blank for custom fabrication
• Lightweight at 1.21 pounds, reducing handling effort during layout and cutting

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose UHMWPE rectangular bar suitable for fabrication into wear components, guides, spacers, and liners in industrial and mechanical applications.

Installation Notes

Cutting and machining of UHMWPE bar stock is typically performed by machinists or maintenance fabricators using standard woodworking or metalworking tools such as band saws, table saws, or drill presses. Sharp tooling is recommended to produce clean edges and avoid material deformation during cutting. Finished components should be secured using mechanical fasteners or adhesive bonding appropriate for polyethylene, as standard solvent cements do not bond well to UHMWPE. Always follow applicable shop safety practices when cutting or drilling plastic bar stock.