HDPE as a cutting board

Next occasion you are chopping home grown vegetables against your cutting board, spend some time and look at it, the material most likely to be used as a High Density Polyethylene Cut Grade Material - Sheets cutting board is Polyethylene. Simply because it can be FDA and NSF approved and even stain, moisture and odor resistant, Polyethylene is the best choice for slicing boards.

A variety of other cutting boards manufactured from wood are at risk to bacteria and strong odors for the reason that lack the sought afterproperties that Polyethylene sheets offer, including its non porous work surface, chemical resistance and approval for food contact. The Polyethylene is a very durable and lightweight material that comes in numerous forms and is great for a wide array of applications. There are many forms of Polyethylene commercially accessible. The most typical are HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), Low Density Polyethylene, and UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene). The difference has to do with the molecular weight and branching;  which happens when a monomer or atom is replaced by a longer chain of polymers (a long repeating chain of atoms).  

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The High Density Polyethylene happens to be used for milky white gallon milk jugs and food containers. Low Density is frequently used for water bottles as well as plastic grocery bags. UHMW, which has higher molecular weight (2-6 million) allowing for an even transfer over the length of material which makes it stronger, which make it able to be used with regard to bearing products for the great wear resistance. Commonly utilized in the food processing and dairy industry, UHMW Polyethylene is really a superb replacement for all kinds of other industrial materials in addition to a fantastic resolution for many wear issues.   Each of these polymers are made from the same polyolefin plastic family, but all have certain properties that make them a little different. HDPE provides great chemical resistance, with high impact strength and great energy absorption. Low Density has several of the same properties as High Density yet it's not as dense at 9.15, instead of HDPE which happens to be 9.34, plus its a softer material ( flexible coffee can lids). Furthermore, it features a lower tensile strength along with improved, simpler and easier heat forming.
UHMW is really a strong material with great durability and low co-efficient of friction which makes it an ideal for sliding applications. One of the only plastic material with a lower co-efficient of friction is Polytetrafluoroethylene - PTFE; which has a higher temperature and chemical resistance. UHMW Polyethylene provides a wide variety of material choices and properties,  and most of these materials possess exceptional durability that can be perfect for various applications. From the food industry to automotive, the kitchen as well as warehouse, whatever your Polyethylene needs are - High Density, Low Density or even UHMW, Polyethylene is really a superb alternative. Phone us for more information on these and other plastic products.

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