Resistawear
Resistawear is a UHMWPE adhesive tape offering outstanding abrasion resistance and a low coefficient of friction for demanding industrial applications.
Specifications
- Minimum Operating Temperature
- -40°C
- Maximum Operating Temperature
- 50°C
- Food Grade
- Yes
- Drinking Water Approved
- No
- Tensile Strength (MPa)
- 23
- Thermal Expansion (µm/m.K)
- 150
- Coefficient of Friction
- 0.13
- Chemical Resistance
- High
- Formats Available
- Tape
Resistawear is a premium ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) tape engineered for applications requiring extreme wear resistance and minimal friction. It combines the inherent toughness of UHMWPE with a high-performance adhesive backing, providing a durable, easy-to-apply solution for surface protection and material handling.
This material excels in environments where sliding, impact, and chemical exposure are constant challenges. Its standout properties include a very low coefficient of friction (0.13), high chemical resistance, and reliable service across a temperature range of -40°C to 50°C. The tape format simplifies installation on chutes, rails, and other wear-prone surfaces, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
Dotmar supplies Resistawear backed by deep expertise in engineering plastics. When you choose Dotmar, you gain access to consistent quality, reliable stock, and technical support to ensure the material performs optimally in your specific application.
Key Features
- Operating temperature range from -40°C to 50°C
- Tensile strength of 23
- Coefficient of linear thermal expansion of 150
- Low coefficient of friction: 0.13
- High chemical resistance
- Available in convenient tape format
Resistawear tape is widely used to line chutes, hoppers, guide rails, and wear strips in industries such as mining, quarrying, bulk materials handling, and manufacturing. Its low friction surface is ideal for packaging machinery, conveyor systems, and any application where reducing noise, wear, and product damage is essential. The tape is also suitable for food processing and pharmaceutical equipment due to its excellent chemical resistance and non-stick properties.
