The end result is a highly durable material with the highest impact resistance of any thermoplastic available, very low moisture absorption and a very low coefficient of friction. Self-lubricating, excellent abrasion resistance (15 times better abrasion resistance than carbon steel).
Technical specifications:
UHMWPE backing with acrylic adhesive, black, 500 microns (20 mil), width 152 mm (6′), length 16.5 m (18 yards)
Applications:
• rope pulling along the deck surface
• mooring lines
• mast and sails
• protection under the boom from spinnaker/gennaker
• around openings in blocks and fixtures
• plug keels
• piles
• sails













