Resistawear UHMWPE tape or (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) tape is made of a high-performance thermoplastic film that is strong and versatile due to its low friction, high abrasion, impact, vibration, wear, and chemical resistance. Resistawear tape is unique because it also has a non-stick, easy release, low friction surface like Telfon® PTFE but more durable due its abrasion resistance. These performance properties enable Resistawear tape to be utilised for sound dampening or eliminating squeaks and rattles caused by adjacent part movement, often used in general industrial applications. This UHMWPE film provides good chemical resistance and excellent abrasion resistance that helps ensure a long wear life due to its properties. Many names can be associated with Resistawear including Slippery tape, Low-friction tape, Chute Tape, or Slick tape among different applications or industry.
Resistawear tape can be used to reduce friction due to it slippery surface. This can be beneficial on several types of machinery that incorporate sliding components. For example, Resistawear tape is commonly used in the woodworking industry on table saws and jigs to improve the sliding ability of the guide rails. It can also be utilised in building or home fabrication to reduce friction and improve functionality of door jams, windowsills, sliding doors, drawer slots, kitchen cabinets, and numerous other applications where friction becomes a problem.
The pressure sensitive adhesive of Resistawear can be applied in areas where mechanical fastening is not ideal due to cost or application demands.
Resistawear is effective as surface protection to improve worn down or sticking surfaces.
Resistawear’s slippery surface and impact and abrasion resistance makes this tape an option to enhance different types of surfaces and bearings. The adhesive backing allows for easy peel stick installation therefore eliminating the need for mechanical fastening. High Bond Resistawear adheres to metallic or low surface energy surfaces including plastics, powder-coats, foams, and oily metals. Examples of applications include work benches, shipping tables, toolboxes or anywhere abrasion and impact could be detrimental.
Resistawear is effective as surface protection to improve worn down or sticking surfaces.
Resistawear’s slippery surface and impact and abrasion resistance makes this tape an option to enhance different types of surfaces and bearings. The adhesive backing allows for easy peel stick installation therefore eliminating the need for mechanical fastening. High Bond Resistawear adheres to metallic or low surface energy surfaces including plastics, powder-coats, foams, and oily metals. Examples of applications include work benches, shipping tables, toolboxes or anywhere abrasion and impact could be detrimental.
UHMW-PE is a solution for reducing wear and friction and enhancing efficiency and productivity in automotive and railroad applications, in agriculture, medical, printing, and packaging applications, and in material handling and food processing.
Overview of Features:
We currently stock Resistawear in 0.25 mm thick tape, but other thicknesses are manufactured and available on request. Roll size is 610mm wide x 16.5m long and are slit into standard and custom widths.
Other grades with further enhancements are also manufactured for specialty applications.
