Product Code: 16784
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Lightweight 5mm Natural UHMWPE Sheet Moisture Proof Machining Plastic

Category: UHMWPE Sheets
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Natural UHMWPE Plastic Sheet 5mm Thin Gauge for Smooth Sliding Surfaces

Sometimes the best solution is a slim, slippery layer that quietly does its job, and this 5mm natural UHMWPE sheet is made for exactly that. Produced from Polyethylene Ultra High Molecular Weight grade PE1000, it has a clean, light coloured finish that looks hygienic and makes dirt or product residue easy to spot and wipe away. The thin 5mm profile is ideal for lining hoppers, chutes, trays and machine tables where you need low friction without adding much weight or bulk. It is flexible enough to follow gentle curves, yet tough enough to resist scratching, scraping and daily abrasion. PE1000 provides high impact strength, good chemical resistance and very low moisture absorption, so the sheet will not swell, rot or rust when exposed to water or cleaning agents. It works comfortably across a wide temperature range from minus 200°C to plus 80°C, which suits chilled rooms and warm production areas. Because the material is food compliant for all critical processing applications, it can be fitted safely on food handling, packaging and bottling equipment. Fabricators will find it simple to cut, drill, mill and fix with countersunk fasteners to create wear strips, guides, spacers and custom liners. Replacing worn metal, wood or rubber surfaces with this natural sheet helps cut noise, reduce sticking and extend equipment life. Choose a reliable, easy to clean and low maintenance material for your next project. Order your natural UHMWPE plastic sheet 5mm thick today and keep your line moving smoothly.

Key Features

  • Material: Polyethylene Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMWPE, PE1000)
  • Size: 5mm thick sheet
  • Colour: Natural
  • Excellent wear and sliding properties
  • High impact strength with strong toughness
  • Temperature range from minus 200°C to plus 80°C
  • Low coefficient of friction surface
  • Very low moisture absorption
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Food contact approved

Ideal For

  • Food processing lines and equipment
  • Conveyor and bottling industries
  • General machining and thin custom parts
  • Plant engineering components
  • Bulk material handling chutes and hoppers