Product Overview
HDPE Sliding Pads are fabricated plastic components used for sliding, guiding, supporting and wear protection. They provide a smooth contact surface between moving or contacting parts and can be supplied as flat pads, sliding plates, guide blocks or strips. Custom sizes, thicknesses, mounting holes, slots, grooves and profiles are available from drawings, dimensions or physical samples.
Technical Specifications
|
Parameter |
Specification / Performance Level |
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Base Material |
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) / Virgin & Industrial Grades |
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Density |
0.93 to 0.97 g/cm³ |
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Thickness Range |
3 mm to 100 mm (Custom options available) |
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Length & Width |
Fully custom based on 2D/3D CAD drawings |
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Tensile Strength |
20 to 30 MPa |
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Shore D Hardness |
60 to 70 Shore D |
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Service Temperature |
-50°C to +80°C |
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Water Absorption |
Less than 0.01% (Moisture and chemical resistant) |
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Machining Tolerances |
Up to ±0.05 mm |
Key Performance Advantages
Low Coefficient of Friction: Provides continuous self-lubricating contact to reduce drive power consumption and mechanical drag.
High Wear & Corrosion Resistance: Prevents rusting, pitting, and rapid degradation when exposed to moisture, mild chemicals, or washdown environments.
Lightweight Alternative to Metal: Reduces weight by up to 80% compared to traditional steel or bronze wear plates, lowering total equipment inertia.
Noise Reduction & Shock Absorption: Absorbs operational vibrations and dampens mechanical impact during operation.
Ease of Custom Fabrication: Machined quickly and accurately to meet tight tolerances without internal stress cracking.
Industry Applications
Conveyor & Material Handling
Wear tracks, side guide rails, belt supports, and chain guides.
Automated Equipment
Linear motion guides, position blocks, and contact interfaces.
Heavy Machinery & Construction
Sliding pads, outrigger pads, and telescoping boom wear guides.
Marine & Offshore Facilities
Fender pads, hatch cover liners, and dock sliding panels resistant to saltwater.
Available Designs and Configurations
We manufacture custom sliding components tailored to exact fitments and mating profiles.
Flat Sliding Pads
Rectangular or square support surfaces for linear movement and load distribution.
Wear Plates & Pads
Replaceable sacrificial components designed to prevent metal-to-metal contact and structural wear.
Guide Blocks & Strips
Precision-milled components with locating channels, slots, or mounting holes for conveyor rails and linear tracks.
Custom Machined Profiles
Complex geometry featuring multi-step contours, bevels, chamfers, and custom mounting features.
Custom Machining and Capabilities
We offer comprehensive CNC machining capabilities to produce complex geometries directly from technical drawings or physical samples.
Machining Features: Drilled, counterbored, and countersunk mounting holes, T-slots, straight or radius grooves, chamfered edges, and 3D surface contours.
Precision CNC Routing & Milling: Multi-axis machining centers ensure tight tolerances and repeatable feature locations across large production volumes.
Reverse Engineering: Capability to recreate exact replacement pads from worn physical samples when original drawings are unavailable.
Quality Control
Raw Material Inspection: 100% pure virgin material verification to guarantee structural integrity without internal voiding or recycled contamination.
CNC Machining Process: Material Sizing -> Precision Milling/Turning -> Hole Drilling & Slotting -> Edge Finishing/Deburring -> Cleaning.
Dimensional Inspection: Key features checked via digital calipers, micrometer, and 3D CMM against ISO 2768-m or drawing limits.
Quality Documentation: Full traceability with Material Test Certificates, dimensional reports, and compliance declarations.
Export Packaging & Logistics
Protective Packaging
Individually wrapped or bundle-packed with protective film to prevent surface scratching during transit.
Shipping Standards
Fumigated export wooden crates or heavy-duty plastic pallets with custom corner protection.
Part Marking & Labeling
Part numbers, PO details, and installation direction markings applied per customer specification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can you manufacture custom replacement pads from physical samples?
A: Yes. We reverse-engineer physical samples using 3D scanning and precision measuring tools to create production-ready CAD drawings.
Q: What dimensional tolerances can your factory achieve?
A: Standard machining conforms to ISO 2768-m. Critical dimensions can be held to +/- 0.05 mm depending on part geometry and thickness.
Q: Are your HDPE products suitable for direct food contact?
A: Yes. FDA-compliant virgin HDPE material grades are available upon request for food processing and packaging lines.
Q: How are custom parts packaged for international shipping?
A: Parts are clean-packed, edge-protected, and secured in international export-standard wooden cases or palletized crates to ensure zero transit damage.
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