Product Description

DuraStick® UHMW-PE Tape Series is natural (opaque) in color and is produced from an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. These tapes are manufactured by applying a rubber adhesive* to an UHMW-PE film and are excellent for applications involving surface wear. Additionally, their excellent anti-stick, reduced friction and noise-reduction properties make them ideal for mechanical applications such as chute linings, conveyor systems and guide rail applications.

* Acrylic adhesive is available upon special request.

DuraStick® UHMW-PE Tape Characteristics

DuraStick® PTFE Coated Tapes are engineered to retain the distinctive properties of PTFE; however, by adding a glass fabric to the matrix, AFC is able to obtain the added benefits of dimensional stability, durability, excellent tensile strength, and extremely low elongation (<1%). The addition of an adhesive on one side eliminates the need for mechanical fastening. These tapes have received USDA approval for food processing and handling, and are FDA compliant (21 CFR177.1550). Tapes with silicone adhesive operate over a wide temperature range, -100°F to 500°F (-73°C to 260°C), while tapes with acrylic adhesive operate over a narrower range of temperatures, -40°F to 350°F (-40°C to 177°C).

Typical Applications

Materials Handling:
Conveyor side liners
Sheet bearings
Chute liners
Chain guides
Conveyor belt anti-friction surface
Wear plates and wear strips

Food and Beverage:
Anti-stick surface for dough making
   applications
Chutes, pans for cereal
   manufacturing
Tabletop surface liners
Hopper liners
Bottling line dump table liners
Release surface for sticky foods,
   candies
Skid surface for milk cartons
Can and bottle filling line surface
   protection
Belt protector

Environmental:
Wear strip for sludge collection
   equipment
Wear plates and surfaces
Scraper blades

Agriculture:
Gravity box lining
Grain chute liners
Harvester chute liners
Non-stick surface in seed and
   fertilizer spreader

Woodworking and Lumber
Industries:
Furniture drawer glides
Window and door channel liners
Chain guides
Router table slide surfaces
Bin liners
Internal component in woodworking
   equipment

Other:
Sliding surfaces
Anti-stick surface
Anti-icing surface
Covering of work surfaces
Low friction rub strips
Glide surfaces or pads

Additional applications exist. Contact AFC for more specific information.

Styles Available

Please note: Additional thicknesses and styles available upon special order.

Disclaimer: AFC measures tensile strength according to ASTM D828 and adhesion according to D 3654/D 3654M. The figures above are averages and actual esults will vary.