MATERIAL FOR WEAR STRIPS AND GUIDES
Material
Property
Temperature
Range
Coefficient of
Friction vs. TPU
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
Excellent abrasion resistance, impact strength and low coefficient of friction; perfect for high performance applications for reduced wear and longer lifetime
–50°C to +65°C
(wet) 0.4 – 1.0
(dry) 0.2 – 0.6
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Medium quality and low cost material for low speed and light load
–50°C to +65°C
(wet) 0.5 – 1.0
(dry) 0.3 – 0.6