UHMW-PE Sliding Sheet – Marine Fender Face Pad

UHMW-PE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) Sliding Sheet is made of extremely hard materials with high wear and abrasion resistance. It’s often mounted together with a steel frame as a frontal panel of rubber fenders. UHMW-PE is an extremely tough plastic with high wear resistance. It is the strongest and toughest fender of all polyethylene grades used in marine applications. Even as a finishing material, it is lighter and more durable than steel. Polyethylene’s versatility has made it a common material for endless industrial applications that require toughness, low friction and resistance to chemicals.

UHMW-PE sliding sheet will not rot, nor will it be affected by marine borers. It does not contain particles, so it will not chip or crush, and can be easily cut, drilled and processed. The thickness of our UHMW-PE sliding fenders is usually 2 mm to 400 mm, and the size ranges from 1,000 x 1,000 mm to 2000 mm x 6000 mm. It can also be customized according to your requirements.

UHMW-PE sliding fender is usually used in waterways, ports, wharf construction, pontoon bridges and composite fenders. The combination of excellent impact strength and low friction and wear resistance makes it a popular choice in the marine industry. Its applications include UHMW wear strips, chain guides, and fender pads for marine ports. As a professional marine fender manufacturer and supplier, Boomarine can provide you with tailor-made marine fender solutions.

Applications of UHMW-PE Sliding Sheet:

• Sliding boards
• Lock walls & entrances
• Quay wall protection
• Pile Protection
• Pier protection
• Quick start lifeboat slide
• Fender panel surface pad
• Friction strip of fender pile
• Floating bridge guide pile bearing
• Belts for small workboats

UHMW-PE Sliding Sheet Characteristics:

• Low friction coefficient
• High abrasion resistance
• UV and ozone resistant
• Reduced conductivity optional
• 100% recyclable & non-rotting
• Resists marine borers
• Easy to cut and drill

UHMW-PE Sliding Sheet – Marine Fender Face Pad Photo

How to choose the right UHMW-PE sliding sheets?

You can use our UHMW-PE sliding fenders alone as a low-key protective barrier. These fenders are especially suitable for docks or any docking environment. The low-friction properties provided by the material greatly reduce the damage and wear to the ship and the fender itself.

You can also combine our UHMW-PE sliding fenders with existing marine rubber fenders to extend service life and add new performance. For example, you can install this product as a panel on an arch fender to provide a low-friction alternative. This increases the functionality of the rubber fender and allows you to replace the panel at a fraction of the cost of a new fender.

The standard color of our UHMW-PE sliding fender is black. Other colors are available upon request, such as green, yellow, white or red.

Technical Properties of UHMW-PE Sheet:

Physical Properties
Test Method	Item	Unit	Value
ASTM D792	Density	g/cm³	0.93-0.97
ASTM D570	Water absorption	%	＜0.01
Mechanical Properties
ASTM D638	Tensile strength	Mpa	40
ASTM D638	Elongation at break	%	300
ASTM D790	Flexural strength	Mpa	24
ASTM D695	Compression strength 10% deformation	Mpa	21
ASTM D2240	Hardness, shore D	–	D66
–	Coefficient of friction	–	0.12
Thermal Properties
ASTM D648	Heat deflection temperature	℃	47
ASTM D3412	Melting point	℃	135
–	Continuous service temperature	℃	82
Electrical Properties
ASTM D257	Surface resistivity	Ω-M	*10^15
ASTM D150	Dielectric constant 106Hz	–	2.3
ASTM D257	Volume resistively	Ω*cm	*10^15
ASTM D604	Dielectric strength	KV/mm	45

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