Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a commonly used material in medical orthopedics, where its' durable, low-friction surface is used as a spacer that ensures mobility for knee, hip, ...

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Plastic Machining Company provides plastics that play a pivotal role in mining applications, particularly UHMW (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) ...

Gar-Dur plastic parts, made from ultrahigh-molecular-weight (UHMW) polymer, are designed to function in corrosive and chemical environments, extreme cold, and where abrasion resistance is necessary.

The Luvotech line of UHMWPE compounds can be extruded or injection molded using standard equipment. The compounds have physical properties similar to traditional ram-extruded or compression-molded ...

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has been the material of choice for the wear surface (against metallic or ceramic counterfaces) of total joint replacements for the past three decades ...