General Info
Polystone® M MDT UHMW Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene is FDA compliant metal detectable UHMW for enhanced food & product safety in a wide range of food processing & pharmaceutical applications offering metal detectability with metal detection systems. Along with outstanding chemical resistance, a very low coefficient of friction, high impact strength and excellent abrasion resistance.
To find out how detectable Metal & X-Ray detectable plastics are, go to our Metal & X-Ray Detectability Page, watch our technical video and download our free white paper on this topic. Learn More
Key Properties
- Metal Detectable
- Excellent Abrasion Resistance
- High-Impact Strength (Will Not Break or Shatter)
- Chemical Resistance
- FDA Compliant
- Low Moisture Absorption
- Noise Resistance
- Easy to Machine
Limitations
- High Heat Environments
- High Loads
- Subject to Creep, Cold Flow
- Thermal Expansion
- Tight Tolerance Applications
Applications
- Baffles
- Bushings & Bearings
- Conveyor Components
- Cups & Sleeves
- Forming Plates
- Gears
- Guides
- Mixer Components
- Pillow Blocks
- Piston Fillers
- Rollers
- Scraper Blades
- Sprockets
- Wear Plates
- Wear Strips
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.
Available Sizes
Sheet*
Thickness .031” to 8.000”
Width & Length 48.000” x 96.000”
Width & Length 48.000” x 120.000”
Thickness .375” to 4.000”
Width & Length 48.000” x 144.000”
Width & Length 48.000” x 240.000”
Width & Length 60.000” x 96.000”
Width & Length 60.000” x 120.000”
Width & Length 96.000” x 80.000”
Width & Length 96.000” x 120.000”
Width & Length 96.000” x 240.000”
Rod*
Diameters .250” to 12.000”
Tube*
OD Outside Diameter 2.000” to 9.375”
ID Inside Diameter Various Sizes Available
Profiles*
Standard & Custom Available
(*) Minimums may apply for some Polystone® M formulations depending on grade & shape size required.
Boedeker offers cut to size service on all in-stock items and same day shipping. If you don’t see the size your looking for contact us for alternative options.
