27 UHMW UHMW - PE UHMW-PE Maritime International faces all of its complete fender panel systems with high quality UHMW-PE face pads. The UHMW-PE possesses a low coefcient of friction which provides a smooth sliding surface for the vessel to travel along the fender face. Maritime Internationalʼs UHMW-PE comes in many colors and thicknesses per project requirements and also can be provided in a re-processed grade for a more economical solution. UHMW-PE can also be supplied in stand-alone applications not related to rubber fenders, for sliding surfaces that do not require any energy absorption. * Values are averages and are not specications. ** ASTM test methods are under current procedures. Material indicated herein is Maritime Internationalʼs typical UHMW-PE. Other grades are available upon request.