Maximizing Efficiency and Durability: The Ultimate Guide to UHMW Polyethylene Tape

Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) Polyethylene Tape has a polyethylene backing and an aggressive acrylic adhesive.

Polyethylene is a common type of plastic that is used in many different types of materials, including protective film, plastic bags, protective coverings for appliances, and several different kinds of tape, such as polyethylene film tape.

Key Features and Specifications

UHMW tape has a high molecular weight, which is the measure of the total mass of a molecule. A substance with a high molecular weight has molecules composed of many atoms.

Molecular weight contributes to strength, abrasion resistance, elongation, and other properties. UHMW tape has increased strength, chemical resistance, moisture resistance, ultraviolet light (UV) resistance, and durability. The tape will not turn yellow with age or crack when exposed to low temperatures, making it an excellent protective tape.

Key Features

UHMW tape has the following properties:

• Chemical resistance
• Abrasion resistance
• High-impact strength
• Shock absorption
• Low friction coefficient

A low coefficient makes UHMW tape great for applications where reduced friction is desirable. It allows equipment and machinery to move smoothly over slides, chutes, hoppers, and guide rails.

Along with its low friction coefficient, its abrasion resistance and high chemical resistance make this tape useful engineering material in various industries. It can extend the life of machines and conveyors that come into contact with abrasive materials and chemicals.

Key Specifications

Tape Jungle's UHMW polyethylene tape has the following specifications:

• Adhesive: Acrylic
• Film color: Natural, transparent
• Max operating temperature: up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit
• Elongation: up to 300%
• Core: 3-inch plastic core
• Liner: White paper liner for UHMW-3A, UHMW-5A, UHMW-10A, and UHMW-15A, and a blue poly liner for UHMW-20A

UHMW 74963, 74965, 74970, and 74972 also meet automotive specs for Chrysler MS-CH612, GM 6419M, and Ford ESB-M3G123-B.

Where To Get UHMW Polyethylene Tape

Tape Jungle carries UHMW polyethylene tape by Alanson Products in a range of thicknesses and widths. It's sold by the roll or by case.

Thickness options:

• 3 mil
• 5 mil
• 10 mil
• 15 mil
• 20 mil

Width options:

• 1/2 in (12.5 mm)
• 3/4 in (19 mm)
• 1 in (25 mm)
• 1.5 in (37.5 mm)
• 2 in (50 mm)
• 3 in (75 mm)
• 4 in (100 mm)
• 27 in (675 mm)

Applications and Uses

Polyethylene tape can be used in various industries and applications, including construction. It's also a great repair tape. Polyethylene stucco tape stands out as a heavy-duty construction tape that can cling to a variety of surfaces, including rough and irregular surfaces such as stucco. Stucco tape can also be used on other rough surfaces such as concrete, masonry, metal, vinyl, and wood. It's a very versatile repair tape.

UHMW tape performs well in manufacturing and automotive industries, particularly in applications that require low friction. Materials can slide freely over the surface of UHMW tape without sticking or slipping. The tape’s shock absorption properties make it useful for taping machinery parts like conveyors, wheels, or sprockets, often in the automotive and mechanical industries.

UHMW polyethylene tape is compatible with a variety of materials. It can be used as a lining to protect many types of surfaces and help materials such as plastic, wood, sand, rocks, coal, or other abrasive materials move freely along chutes and slides. This can increase the durability of machines and tools and reduce wear and tear. Polyethylene tape can also be used to dampen the noise of machinery.

UHMW tapes can be used on:

• Machinery parts
• Bearings
• Bushings
• Conveyors
• Chutes
• Slides
• Wheels
• Sprockets
• Hopper liners
• Rub strips
• Wear pads
• Dead plates
• Guide rails
• Drawer slides
• Furniture slides
• Packaging
• Machine beds
• Rollers
• Door tracks
• Window tracks
• Boat hulls and docks
• Snowboards and skis
• Vehicle interiors
• Aircraft interiors
• Automotive parts
• Equipment feet
• Cables and wires

UHMW Tape Benefits

UHMW polyethylene tape has a few other benefits and can outperform several types of tape.

• Outwears Teflon tape, also unknown as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
• Is a good choice when high-temperature resistance isn’t an issue
• Has a slick surface, so it makes a great tape for lining any type of machinery where materials and parts will be sliding around
• Doesn’t require lubricants in order to be nonstick
• Extends equipment life by protecting surfaces
• Absorbs low moisture in humid environments and will not collect moisture from wet materials or food
• Is FDA-compliant, so it can be used for food processing machine parts such as chutes and slides
• Can be easily cut to size and shape for custom purposes
• Is easy to apply by hand

Get Your UHMW Tape and More at Tape Jungle

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Tape is a versatile tape that is slick, strong, shock-absorbing, and resistant to chemicals, moisture, and abrasion. It's a fantastic choice for machine parts, chutes, and slides. Not to mention a great alternative to protective film on machines and appliances.

Tape Jungle supplies UHMW polyethylene tape in thicknesses from 3 mil to 30 mil and widths from 1/2 in (12.5 mm) to 27 in (675 mm), sold by the roll or case.

But polyethylene tapes aren't the only tape we have in our arsenal. Tape Jungle carries over 300 other types of tape and taping tools, including:

• Paper tape
• Double-sided tape
• Duct tape
• Safety tape
• Reflective tape
• Custom-printed tape
• Color tape
• Foam tape
• Painters tape
• Teflon tape
• Gaffers tape
• A variety of tape dispensers

When narrowing down what type of tape you need for your project, consider its properties, such as size, color, adhesion, or resistance to water or UV light, and what conditions the tape will be exposed to.

If you’re having trouble deciding which type of tape is best for your needs, contact Tape Jungle, and our customer service representatives will be happy to help. No matter which tape you choose, we've got you covered with fast delivery and excellent customer service.