With its excellent performance and continuous development of molding processing technology, UHMWPE has been used more and more widely, and its consumption has maintained a momentum of continuous growth.
The production of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene idlers is a new type of product assembled from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene pipes, metal bearings, metal shafts, and plastic end covers. Idler rollers are widely used in telescopic belt conveyors, mainly including upper idler rollers and lower idler rollers.
Advantages of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene idlers:
1. No adhesion and accumulation of materials
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene has good self-lubricating and non-adhesive properties, so there will be no adhesion and accumulation of materials on the surface of the roller.
2. Flexible and stable operation
The friction coefficient of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene is much lower than that of steel, so UHMWPE rollers run more flexibly and smoothly.
3. Long service life
The wear resistance of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene is 7 times that of steel and 3 times that of nylon, surpassing all engineering plastics, and is known as the "king of wear resistance". Moreover, the impact resistance of UHMWPE rollers is very good, and it is difficult to be broken or damaged. In fact, it cannot be broken when doing the impact toughness test of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene materials.
4. Extend the life of the belt
Since the UHMWPE idler has surface non-adhesion, no rust and self-lubricating properties, it has better protection for the belt. On the other hand, there will be no hand that "bites" the belt, even if the idler roller does not rotate, it will not damage the belt, greatly extending the life of the belt. In fact, UHMWPE has been used as a protective lining for belts, chains, etc.
