Product Overview
HDPE Sliding Wear Plates act as smooth, replaceable contact surfaces between moving components and supporting structures. Designed for conveyor systems, chutes, and material handling equipment, they deliver a lightweight, moisture-resistant, and easily machinable solution to protect underlying machinery from friction and wear.
Technical Specifications
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Property |
Typical Value |
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Material Grade |
100% Virgin HDPE (Optional: FDA Food Grade / Anti-Static / UV-Stabilized) |
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Density at 23°C |
0.96–0.98 g/cm³ |
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Shore Hardness |
65–70 Shore D |
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Tensile Strength at Yield |
21 MPa |
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Tensile Strength at Break |
35 MPa |
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Elongation at Break |
> 800% |
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Flexural Modulus |
1500 MPa |
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Izod Impact Strength |
> 150 J/m |
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Water Absorption |
Nil (< 0.01%) |
Key Performance Advantages
Low-Friction Contact Surface
Promotes smooth material flow, prevents clogging, and reduces power consumption on moving equipment.
High Impact & Wear Resistance
High elongation enables the material to absorb repeated mechanical shock without cracking.
Zero Moisture Absorption
Will not swell, rot, or degrade when operated in outdoor, wet, or humid environments.
Chemical & Corrosion Resistance
Resists most industrial acids, alkalis, and cleaning solutions, keeping surfaces clean and smooth.
Lightweight Alternative to Steel
Weighs substantially less than metal plates, making installation easier and reducing overall equipment load.
Excellent Machinability
Can be quickly cut, drilled, routed, and profiled to exact component dimension
Industry Applications
Conveyor Systems: Used as sliding bed plates, side guides, and wear strips under conveyor belts and chains.
Chutes & Hoppers: Applied as replaceable protective linings to maintain smooth sliding contact and protect steel structures.
Material Handling Equipment: Installed at guide points, support surfaces, and transfer stations to reduce surface wear.
Industrial Machinery: Serves as sliding supports, wear blocks, and protective contact plates between moving components.
Logistics & Agricultural Equipment: Ideal for sliding surfaces exposed to outdoor weather, dirt, moisture, and continuous friction.
CNC Custom Machining Services
Precision Cutting
Sheets resized to exact length and width tolerances.
Drilling & Counterbores
Countersunk or counterbored holes for flush-mount fastener installations.
Slotted Adjustments
Machined slots for alignment flexibility during field installation.
Profile Milling
Complex perimeter curves, edge bevels, and surface grooves produced strictly to CAD files.
How to Order
To order custom or replacement plates, provide the following parameters:
Dimensions & Thickness
Target length, width, and required plate thickness.
Machining Details
Hole dimensions, spacing pitch, countersink style, or slotted hole details.
Drawing Support
Technical CAD file (DWG, DXF, STEP) or marked-up sample drawing.
Operating Context
Basic load, material contact type, and temperature range.
Quality Inspection Standards
Each plate batch undergoes strict dimensional and visual checks prior to dispatch:
Dimensional Precision
Overall length, width, thickness, hole pitch, counterbore depths, and slot positioning.
Surface Integrity
Verification of smooth finish, edge deburring, and removal of machining burrs or defects.
Drawing Conformance
Tolerance checks performed against client-approved technical drawings.
Packaging & International Logistics
Sheet Orders
Layered with protective plastic film, banded, and mounted on heavy-duty export pallets.
Small Machined Parts
Packed with internal shock-absorbing packaging inside reinforced export cartons.
Large Machined Assemblies
Fully enclosed in ISPM-15 compliant heat-treated wooden crates for safe ocean or air freight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can plates be manufactured directly from our technical drawings?
A: Yes. We process plates according to customer-supplied 2D drawings (PDF, DWG, DXF) or 3D CAD files (STEP, IGES).
Q: Do you supply small quantities or single replacement plates?
A: Yes. We support custom orders ranging from single prototype replacement plates to high-volume production runs.
Q: Are holes, slots, and countersinks fully machined before delivery?
A: Yes. All fixing features are machined per your specifications so parts can be installed directly upon arrival.
Q: Is HDPE suitable for outdoor and wet operating conditions?
A: Yes. HDPE has near-zero water absorption (<0.01%) and excelente resistance to outdoor moisture and environmental exposure.
Q: How do I select between HDPE and UHMWPE for my application?
A: HDPE provides an economical, easy-to-machine solution for light-to-medium sliding duties. UHMWPE is recommended for extreme abrasion or heavy mining impact conditions.
Q: Can we request samples prior to placing a bulk order?
A: Yes. Material samples and trial components are available upon request for fit and quality testing.
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