How to Select Material for Star Wheels — UHMWPE vs POM vs PA6

Overview

This guide covers the practical steps to select material for star wheels — uhmwpe vs pom vs pa6. JSLT Engineering Plastics produces engineering plastic components in UHMWPE, HDPE, PA, POM and PTFE — full-process fabrication from raw sheet to CNC-machined parts.

Step-by-step procedure

1. PET bottles general purpose: UHMWPE. UHMWPE friction coefficient lowest; ideal for PET.
2. Glass bottles: PA6 or UHMWPE. PA6 softer pocket cushions glass; UHMWPE acceptable with rubber liner.
3. High-precision pharma/cosmetic: POM. POM holds tolerance better at high speed.
4. High-temperature wash zones: PEEK or PA66. For CIP environments above 80°C.
5. Send specs for quote. Email use case to claire@jsltupe.com.

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