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Specialty UHMW product could enhance OEM component longevity, minimize downtime

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) components and equipment require materials that provide durability, low maintenance, and reliable performance in all environments. IPX 2000 UHMW, now available exlusively from Sacramento-based Interstate Advanced Materials, is a newly engineered grade of polyethylene designed to meet the rigorous demands of OEM environments. With enhanced wear resistance, UV stability, and low friction properties, it extends product life and helps prevent system failure in critical applications.

IPX 2000 is well-suited for gears, springs, and other high-wear mechanical parts due to its enhanced abrasion resistance. With "up to 40% greater wear resistance than standard UHMW," according to IAM, it could extend part life in demanding OEM environments—reducing downtime, lowering maintenance costs, and lengthening replacement cycles in high-load, repetitive-use environments.

Bushings, rollers, and sliding elements can benefit from its low-friction, self-lubricating properties, which provide "up to 30% more slip than nylon, acetal, or traditional UHMW." This is designed to reduce energy use, eliminate external lubrication, and limit wear in dynamic assemblies.

For machined plates, housings, and structural components, the material’s dimensional stability and low thermal expansion can enable tighter tolerances and potentially minimize misalignment under temperature fluctuations.

Equipment guides, panels, and sliding elements can also benefit from IPX 2000’s UV resistance. Designed for prolonged exposure to sunlight and harsh weather, it resists discoloration, surface degradation, and mechanical wear while maintaining its appearance and function over time.

In harsh industrial environments, OEM components and processing machinery are supported by the material’s strong chemical resistance and low moisture absorption. Unlike metal, it won’t rust, swell, or corrode, ensuring long-term reliability in conditions where corrosion or deformation can compromise performance.

Interstate Advanced Materials offers IPX 2000 UHMW in full sheet and cut-to-size options. OEM professionals looking to control their material costs can save 30%+ on IPX 2000® UHMW and other materials with an Interstate Advanced Materials membership. To learn more about OEM material solutions, call a material expert today at 800-742-3444.

Interstate Advanced Materials is a full-line distributor of high-performance sheet, rod, tube, plate, and bar, and proudly serves many diverse industries, including OEM, semiconductor, food processing, POP display, government, agriculture, automotive, and many others. With 10 locations nationwide and an online sales and support team, Interstate Advanced Materials provides full sheets and pallets, cut-to-size service, complex CNC, welding solutions, and full machining capabilities.