Techbelt Anti-Chafe Tape is a high-performance UHMW polyethylene protective film engineered to prevent abrasion, friction damage, and surface wear in demanding marine and industrial environments.
Manufactured from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) and coated with a pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive, this tape forms a durable, low-friction barrier between moving components and vulnerable surfaces. It is widely used in rigging protection, deck hardware reinforcement, and areas exposed to repetitive line movement.
Supplied with a disposable paper release liner, installation is clean and straightforward, allowing precise positioning and strong adhesion to prepared surfaces.
UHMW stands for Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene.
UHMW-PE is an advanced thermoplastic known for:
Exceptional abrasion resistance
Very low coefficient of friction
High impact strength
Excellent chemical resistance
Long service life under repetitive mechanical stress
In standardized wear testing, UHMW-PE demonstrates abrasion resistance that can exceed carbon steel, making it suitable for high-friction marine applications.
Around pad eyes and deck hardware
Sail contact points
Mast and spreaders
                               Under the boom
Rope burn protection zones
Sliding or friction-prone surfaces
It is also suitable for industrial equipment protection where repeated contact causes surface degradation.
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene film
Pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive system
Superior abrasion resistance
Self-lubricating low-friction surface
High impact resistance
UV resistant (black grade)
Moisture and saltwater resistant
Paper release liner for controlled application
| Property | Typical Value | Test Method / Reference Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Base Material | UHMW Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) | — |
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic Pressure-Sensitive | — |
| Film Colour | Black (UV Resistant) | — |
| Total Thickness | 0.13 mm – 0.50 mm (5 – 20 mil) | ASTM D3652 |
| Tensile Strength | 20 – 35 MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Break | 300 – 400% | ASTM D638 |
| Coefficient of Friction (Static) | 0.10 – 0.22 | ASTM D1894 |
| Abrasion Resistance | Excellent | ASTM D4060 (Taber) |
| Impact Strength | High | ASTM D256 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -150°C to +80°C | Typical UHMW Range |
| UV Resistance | Good (Black Grade) | — |
| Water Absorption | <0.01% | ASTM D570 |
Note: Values shown represent typical industry performance ranges for UHMW-PE tapes. Confirm final product tolerances against your internal test data.
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Ensure surface is clean, dry, and free of oils or contaminants.
Cut tape to required length.
Remove paper liner.
Apply firm, even pressure to activate adhesive bond.
Allow dwell time for full adhesive performance.
Proper surface preparation directly affects long-term adhesion performance.
Our business is built on service. We place a high value on being able to support our customers in all areas such as the speed we provide our quotations and the time we take to deliver our goods to the customer.
Techbelt has family business values with global reach. We supply to over 50 countries worldwide and strive to continue to offer our specialist products whatever your geographic location.
With a Technical Sales Team that has over 80 years of experience between us, we welcome any challenging request and thrive on providing technical solutions across our range of products
We are passionate about our customers and are proud to have served over 3000 customers. We aim to expand on this to build more long lasting relationships.
We aim to dispatch all customer orders for slit tapes within 1 – 2 working days. Our full time slitting department is on hand to ensure all cut rolls go straight into production on the day they are ordered.
Without you, we don’t have a business. Every member of the Techbelt team is passionate about serving our customers. Extra care and passion is taken right through from sales to our manufacturing team.
