UHMW

UHMW that doesn't quit when the work gets heavy

Shocker CF UHMW outperforms standard, H.O.T., ESD, and UV-grade polyethylene — in a single material. Engineered for drag conveyors, bucket elevators, and high-load liner applications in grain handling and processing.

10,000 psi
Compressive Strength
10² Ω
NFPA 660 Compliant
4 → 1
Grades Replaced
UV Built-In
No Extra Additives
Grain handling facility — the real-world environment Shocker CF UHMW is built for

Engineered for the reality of abrasive material handling — temperature swings, dust loads, and continuous abrasion that define service life in the field.

Built for the Loads That Standard UHMW Can’t Handle

Standard UHMW was designed for light-duty applications. Drag conveyors and bucket elevators in grain and soy processing operate under sustained compressive grain loads, high temperature cycles, combustible dust environments, and outdoor UV exposure — conditions that push commodity polyethylene past its limits. Shocker CF UHMW was engineered specifically for these conditions.

Shocker CF UHMW paddles installed on a drag conveyor flight

In Service

Shocker CF UHMW paddles on a drag conveyor flight — the exact service condition this material was engineered for. High strength, high wear resistance, conductive network, and UV stability, all delivered in a single grade.

3.3x Stronger Under Compression

Grain column weight crushes liners — not tension, not bending. At 10,000 psi compressive strength, Shocker CF UHMW resists deformation that causes standard grades to creep, gap from the trough wall, and increase chain drag over time.

NFPA 660 Compliance — Built In

Three of five common UHMW grades are electrically insulative. Shocker CF UHMW is inherently conductive at 10² Ω — passing the OSHA / NFPA 300 MΩ limit with a 10,000x safety margin through its structural carbon fiber network.

One Material for Every Zone

Standard grade for ambient conveyors. H.O.T. grade for conditioning conveyors. ESD grade for enclosed elevators. UV grade for outdoor equipment. Shocker CF UHMW covers all four — one part number, one spec, one installation procedure.

Less Thermal Movement

Shocker CF UHMW expands 24% less than standard UHMW across the same temperature cycle. On a 10-foot trough liner between cold startup and 185°F, that prevents bolt hole elongation, liner buckling, and mid-season retorquing.

Performance at a Glance

Metric Value Comparison
Compressive Strength 10,000 psi 3.3x standard UHMW
Surface Resistance 10² Ω Inherently conductive, NFPA compliant
Tensile Modulus 200 ksi 2.5x stiffer than H.O.T. grade
Grades Consolidated 4 → 1 Replaces standard, H.O.T., ESD, and UV

Not Sure If It Fits Your Application?

Tell us what you’re running — conveyor type, grain or product, zone temperature, and current liner grade — and we’ll tell you straight whether Shocker CF UHMW is a fit.

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