Applications for uhmwpe sheet Because uhmwpe has excellent abrasion resistance it is often used for lining chutes, hoppers and uhmwpe is also used for slideways and wear blocks in aggressive environments. Uhmwpe sheet is often found in food production environments where high volumes of containers need to be guided along conveyors or production lines. Because uhmwpe sheet has very low moisture absorption, it is also found in some high demand areas of marine applications. Uhmwpe is sometimes used in cryogenic components due to its low operating temperature abilities. Plastic film and pallets