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product_id: 230733059
title: "APT, UHMW (Ultra-high Molecular Weight) Polyethylene Tape, Resists Abrasion, Impact, for Surface Protection and Friction and Noise Reduction for Lining Sliding Surfaces. (0.5\" x 5Yds, 5 Mil UHMW)"
brand: "apt advanced polymer tape"
price: "$19.15"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Apt Advanced Polymer Tape"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/230733059-apt-uhmw-ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene-tape-resists-abrasion
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region: United States of America
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# 30 lbs/in tensile strength for strong adhesion Low friction reduces squeaks & rattles 5 Mil UHMW thickness for durable protection APT, UHMW (Ultra-high Molecular Weight) Polyethylene Tape, Resists Abrasion, Impact, for Surface Protection and Friction and Noise Reduction for Lining Sliding Surfaces. (0.5" x 5Yds, 5 Mil UHMW)

**Brand:** apt advanced polymer tape
**Price:** $19.15
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛡️ Slide Smooth, Stay Silent, and Protect Like a Pro!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** APT, UHMW (Ultra-high Molecular Weight) Polyethylene Tape, Resists Abrasion, Impact, for Surface Protection and Friction and Noise Reduction for Lining Sliding Surfaces. (0.5" x 5Yds, 5 Mil UHMW) by apt advanced polymer tape
- **How much does it cost?** $19.15 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/230733059-apt-uhmw-ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene-tape-resists-abrasion)

## Best For

- apt advanced polymer tape enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted apt advanced polymer tape brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Abrasion Armor:** Translucent backing shields surfaces from wear and tear
- • **Silent Sliding:** Minimizes vibration noise for a smooth, quiet glide every time
- • **Versatile Adhesion:** Sticks firmly to metal, wood, plastic—no slipping allowed
- • **Trusted Performance:** High-quality, chemical-free tape tested for consistent excellence
- • **Unmatched Durability:** Outlasts Nylon & PTFE tapes for long-term surface defense

## Overview

APT UHMW Polyethylene Tape is a 0.5" x 5-yard, 5 mil thick translucent tape engineered for superior abrasion resistance and impact protection. Featuring ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, it delivers low friction to reduce noise and wear on sliding surfaces. With a strong acrylic adhesive compatible with metal, wood, and plastic, this tape ensures long-lasting, silent performance—ideal for cabinetry, jig building, and more.

## Description

Product description APT, 5Mil /10Mil UHMW (Ultra-high Molecular Weight) Polyethylene Tape APT, Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW) film with aggressive permanent acrylic adhesive. Low friction & abrasion resistant -- ideal protector for surfaces/bearings that experience heavy wear. Specifications Backing: 5 Mil/10 Mil Adhesive: Acrylic Total thickness Mil (mm): 5 Mil Backing: 7 (0.177) Total thickness Mil (mm): 10 Mil Backing: 12 (0.304) Adhesion to Steel oz/in (N/cm): 60 (6.72) Tensile Strength lbs/in (N/cm): 5 Mil Backing: 30 (50) Tensile Strength lbs/in (N/cm): 10 Mil Backing: 60 (105) Performance Characteristics Noise/Vibration Reduces Reduces and helps eliminate noise and vibration in applications. Low Coefficient of Friction Nonstick surface with low coefficient of friction which makes it very slick. High-tack Acrylic Adhesive Provide strong initial bond for fast results and less down time. Works great on painted metal and plastic surfaces. Extra Durable Long wear life and will outwear most tapes in sliding applications. Various Application For Free Drawers Movement For Smooth Operation of Curtains For Glass Bottle Plant For Chutes and Hopper Liners For Bottle and Can Conveying Systems For Guide Rails

Review: Amazing! - This low friction tape is amazing! My house is 70 years old with its original kitchen cabinets. The drawers have just a wood track under a wood drawer. They have always been difficult to open and close. Also, because it’s just wood on wood, there has always been sawdust in everything underneath a drawer. While I was looking for some kind of solution to this problem I discovered this tape! It is amazing!! All I did was put a strip of tape along the length of the wood track under the drawers and a little piece in each corner of my drawer opening and now they open and close with no difficulty! Yay! And no more sawdust either! This tape is a game changer! I just like opening and closing the drawers for no reason now! Lol! The video shows two drawers….the first one I haven’t put the tape on yet and the second drawer is with the tape. Note: The tape only needs to be applied to one side. I tested it by putting tape on the bottom of the drawer as well as the track and when the tape is sliding against itself it isn’t better and actually makes it slide less easily plus it makes a kind of zipper sound.
Review: Worked to reduce friction against rough sliding surface. - I used this to reduce friction on the sliding parts of an "electric snow shovel". Where I would have expected a wheel, the manufacturer provided only a sliding surface (polypropelene? ABS?). I put a layer of this tape on, and the shovel moved more easily over the ground. Adhesive was good enough, but I expect it will need to be replaced often due to the abrasion.

## Features

- 【Longer Durability】- The UHMW plastic adhesive tapes has longer wear life than Nylon and PTFE.
- 【Squeak Reduction】- UHMW low friction tape helps minimize squeaking and rattling caused from vibration or wear.
- 【Resistant to Abrasion】- Translucent, abrasion resistant backing helps protect surfaces from wear.
- 【Excellent Adhesion】- Acrylic adhesive tapes has excellent adhesion to metal, wood & other surfaces.
- 【Trusted Every Where】- Our uhmw adhesive tape are tested for high performance every time. Do not have any harmful chemicals.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08CFVTTRV |
| Adhesive Format | roll |
| Adhesive Location | one_side |
| Adhesive Side Count | 1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #33,056 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #213 in Masking Tape #7,242 in Hardware |
| Brand | APT Advanced Polymer Tape |
| Brand Name | APT Advanced Polymer Tape |
| Color | Translucent |
| Compatible Material | Acrylic, Metal, Plastic, Wood |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,597 Reviews |
| Foil Thickness | 5 Mils |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 0.5"W |
| Item Resistance | Abrasion Resistant |
| Item Thickness | 5 Mils |
| Manufacturer | APT Advanced Polymer Tape |
| Material | Acrylic, Nylon, Plastic, Polyethylene, Polytetrafluoroethylene |
| Material Type | Acrylic, Nylon, Plastic, Polyethylene, Polytetrafluoroethylene |
| Model | APT |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | APT |
| Product Dimensions | 0.5"W |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor, Outdoor, Electrical, Plumbing, Bicycle Handlebar, Wall |
| Size Name | 0.5" x 5Yds |
| Surface Recommendation | Metal, Plastic, Wood |
| Tensile Strength | 30 Pounds Per Inch |
| Unit Count | 15 Feet |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** APT Advanced Polymer Tape
- **Color:** Translucent
- **Material:** Acrylic, Nylon, Plastic, Polyethylene, Polytetrafluoroethylene
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Indoor, Outdoor, Electrical, Plumbing, Bicycle Handlebar, Wall

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how thick is backing vs tape?**
A: Hi,
Thank you for your interest in our tapes.
The backing thickness for this product is 10mil, and total is 12.8mil.

**Q: Would this work on an old dresser where the drawers stick and don't have rails/runners?**
A: This is like applying tape to a flat surface. The surfaces in contact should be smooth and flat for good adhesion. So if there is sufficient smooth, flat surface to apply the tape to, it will definitely greatly reduce the contact friction. The UHMW tape has a very low friction surface. Apply to both contacted surfaces if you can. You may need to trim the width of the UHMW tape to fit. The tape is very thin, 5 mil - the thickness of a piece of paper, so it shouldn't impact the fitting of the drawers.

**Q: What is the difference between 5 mil uhmw and 10 mil uhmw?**
A: 5 mil=.005" of an inch in thickness.--10 mil= .010" of an inch in thickness.

Therefore, 10 mil is twice as thick as 5 mil thickness wise. Hope this helps!

**Q: can this be used in salt water?**
A: UHMWPE/GO composites are suitable for using in seawater environments.Mar 15, 2018

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing!
*by S***R on September 27, 2024*

This low friction tape is amazing! My house is 70 years old with its original kitchen cabinets. The drawers have just a wood track under a wood drawer. They have always been difficult to open and close. Also, because it’s just wood on wood, there has always been sawdust in everything underneath a drawer. While I was looking for some kind of solution to this problem I discovered this tape! It is amazing!! All I did was put a strip of tape along the length of the wood track under the drawers and a little piece in each corner of my drawer opening and now they open and close with no difficulty! Yay! And no more sawdust either! This tape is a game changer! I just like opening and closing the drawers for no reason now! Lol! The video shows two drawers….the first one I haven’t put the tape on yet and the second drawer is with the tape. Note: The tape only needs to be applied to one side. I tested it by putting tape on the bottom of the drawer as well as the track and when the tape is sliding against itself it isn’t better and actually makes it slide less easily plus it makes a kind of zipper sound.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked to reduce friction against rough sliding surface.
*by W***9 on April 27, 2026*

I used this to reduce friction on the sliding parts of an "electric snow shovel". Where I would have expected a wheel, the manufacturer provided only a sliding surface (polypropelene? ABS?). I put a layer of this tape on, and the shovel moved more easily over the ground. Adhesive was good enough, but I expect it will need to be replaced often due to the abrasion.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product!
*by H***E on January 10, 2026*

This is the real deal! I've tried using solid dimensional UHMW bar and round stock, the problem I've found is the extrusion process results in warped and lumpy stock unsuitable for precision sliding surfaces. Using aluminum or steel stock, then applying this tape, results in very straight, flat and slippery surfaces. My comparison of metal-to-metal, metal-to-taped-metal, and taped-metal-to-taped-metal indicated that tape-to-tape is, by a wide margin, the most slippery of the bunch. As with any self-adhesive tape, surface cleanliness is vital to a strong, uniform bond. It doesn't hurt to develop an application approach which eliminates the need to re-position the tape; one-and-done is best. Removing trapped air bubbles with this tape is quite difficult, not impossible near the edges, in the middle it's probably better to start over. Highly recommended!

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*Last updated: 2026-05-15*