Next occasion you're cutting veggies and fruit on your cutting board, spend some time and look at it, the material most likely to be used as a High Density Polyethylene Cutting Board Material - Sheets cutting board is Polyethylene. Because it can be FDA and National Sanitation Foundation approved as well as stain, moisture and odor resistant, Polyethylene is an ideal choice for cutting boards.
Numerous other cutting boards made from wood are susceptible to bacteria and strong odors simply because they lack the desiredproperties that Polyethylene sheets offer, which include its non porous work surface, chemical substance resistance and approval for food contact. HD Polyethylene is a very durable and lighter weight material that comes in lots of forms and is perfect for a wide variety of applications. There are lots of different types of Polyethylene commercially accessible. The most prevalent are HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), LDPE, and UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene). The differences have to do with the molecular weight and branching;Â which is when a monomer or atom is replaced by a longer chain of polymers (a long repeating chain of atoms). Â
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High Density Polyethylene is normally used for milky white gallon milk jugs and common food containers. Low Density is frequently used for food containers as well as plastic grocery bags. UHMW, which has higher molecular weight (2-6 million) which enables for an even transfer over the length of material which makes it stronger, so that it is able to be used with regard to bearing applications because of the great wear resistance. Used often in the food processing and dairy industry, Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene is a superb replacement for various industrial materials along with a great treatment for many wear issues.  Each of these polymers are made from the same polyolefin plastics family, but all have certain properties that make them just a little different. HDPE provides great chemical resistance, has higher impact strength and great energy absorption. LDPE has lots of of the same properties as High Density but it's not as dense at 9.15, the lowest in comparison to HDPE which happens to be 9.34, in addition to being a softer material ( one gallon coffee can lids). It additionally has a lower tensile strength along with much better, quite a bit easier heat processing.
UHMW is definitely a strong material that features great durability and low co-efficient of friction rendering it an ideal for sliding applications. The only plastic material with a lower co-efficient of friction is Teflon - PTFE; which has a higher temperature and chemical resistance. Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene provides a wide range of material solutions and properties, and most of these materials have got fantastic durability that can be worthwhile for a variety of applications. From the food industry to automotive, the kitchen or maybe the warehouse, whatever your Polyethylene needs are - High Density, Low Denseness or perhaps UHMW, Polyethylene is a popular option. Call us for additional information on these or other plastic semi-finished materials.
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