1. Ultra-high molecular polyethylene (UHMW-PE)

2. Plastic rail specifications

P Series plastic rails (Code: P)

• A plastic rail featuring ultra-high molecular polyethylene (UHMWPE), traditionally used for versatile products.
• Recommended for use with stainless steel chains. When using together with plastic chains, we recommend using under wet conditions. (There is a possibility that more wear debris will be generated under dry conditions.)
• Operating temperature range: -20 to 60°C
• Not for use in contact with steam.

PMW Series plastic rail (Code: PMW)

• A low friction, wear resistant version of the P Series plastic rail. The amount of wear debris generated can be brought down to M Series plastic rail levels.
• The coefficient of friction on the chain can be reduced by 20% of traditional P Series plastic rails.
• Operating temperature range: -20 to 60°C
• Not for use in contact with steam.

M Series plastic rail (Code: M)

• Plastic rail specially designed for use in dry environments. Recommended especially for applications where wear debris needs to be avoided.
• Operating temperature range: -20 to 80°C
• Not for use in wet environments.

PLF Series plastic rail (Code: PLF) -- Low friction, wear resistant series

• Can reduce the coefficient of dynamic friction compared to traditional plastic rails, and so suppresses the generation of wear debris in dry environments.
• 10 - 40% lower than PMW Series rails, 30 - 50% lower than P Series rails.

Photo of wear debris generated in in-house tests

(Comparison of wear after 500hrs)

3. Comparison of dynamic coefficient of friction and wear with low friction, wear resistant PLF Series

Comparison of dynamic coefficient of friction after 500hrs operation

Comparison of wear after 500hrs operation