UHMWPE U Trough liner sheet
High-Performance Engineering Plastic Solution for Conveyor Systems.- MaterialUHMWPE
- ColorBlack, yellow, red, blue, or customized
- Water Absorption< 0,01%
- Applicationbulk material handling – for cement, sand, quarrying, grain, minerals and chemicals popular linings for chutes, draglines, hoppers, feeders, and silos.
UHMWPE U Through Liner Applications
UHMWPE U Through Liner Used for bulk materials is a premium engineering plastic widely recognized for its exceptional wear resistance and low friction coefficient. These properties enable smooth and free material flow, making it an ideal solution for bulk material handling.
This solid, wear-resistant UHMW-PE material is the top choice for lining chutes, trunks, bunkers, and silos. When properly installed, UHMW-PE liners guarantee maintenance-free operation, enhancing the efficiency and lifespan of material handling systems. By reducing wear and tear, they help prevent costly downtime and ensure reliable performance over time.
- Conveyor Systems: Used in U-shaped guiding grooves and chutes on belt conveyors to reduce wear on steel channels.
- Mining Industry: Ideal for guiding and buffering ores, coal, and aggregates.
- Ports & Terminals: Provides wear protection in bulk material handling systems.
- Power/Energy & Metallurgy: Suitable for conveying abrasive materials like fly ash and slag.
- Agricultural Machinery: Used as a wear-resistant liner in grain and feed handling equipment.
UHMWPE U Through Liner Features
- Exceptional Wear Resistance: UHMWPE has a wear resistance 6-7 times that of carbon steel and 4 times that of nylon, making it ideal for high-wear environments.
- Self-Lubricating: With an extremely low coefficient of friction (0.07-0.11), it reduces friction between materials and liners, improving efficiency.
- Impact Resistance: UHMWPE is highly resistant to cracking, even under low temperatures or high-impact conditions, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications like mining and coal industries.
- Corrosion Resistance: Resistant to acids, alkalis, salts, and chemical solvents, UHMWPE is perfect for wet or corrosive environments.
- Lightweight: With a density of just 0.93-0.94 g/cm³, it’s easy to install and reduces equipment load.
- Eco-Friendly and Non-Toxic: Complies with food-grade standards, with some models suitable for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Structural Advantages of UHMWPE U Through Liner
- U-Shape Design: The curved structure fits the conveyor chute, providing a continuous, smooth guiding surface that reduces material blockage.
- Modular Installation: The liner plates are installed in segments, making it easy to adapt to different chute sizes and facilitating maintenance and replacement.
- Anti-Adhesion Surface: The smooth surface prevents sticky materials (e.g., clay or coal powder) from adhering and accumulating.
- Noise and Vibration Reduction: The liner absorbs material impacts, reducing equipment noise during operation.
- Our two-color protective liner system uses a visible color contrast to indicate when the liner has reached the end of its service life, helping operators replace it on time and simplify maintenance.
Comparison with Other Materials
Material | Abrasion resistance | Weight | Corrosion resistance |
UHMWPE liner | extremely high | light | excellent |
Manganese steel liner | high | heary | poor |
Nylon (PA) liner | medium | medium | good |
Ceramic liner liner | extremely high | Heavier | excellent |
Typical Application Cases
- Coal Mine Conveying System: Replaces manganese steel liners in coal chutes, extending service life by 3-5 times.
- Cement Factory Raw Material Conveying: Reduces dust adhesion and improves conveyor efficiency.
- Grain Storage Equipment: Prevents grain breakage and complies with food hygiene standards.