High Density Polyethylene as a cutting surface

The next occasion you are cutting fruit and vegetables on your own slicing board, take the opportunity 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 is normally FDA and National Sanitation Foundation approved together with stain, moisture and odor resistant, Polyethylene is an ideal choice for slicing boards.

Other sorts of cutting boards made from wood are at risk to bacteria and long term odors because they lack the desirableproperties that Polyethylene sheets offer, such as its non porous surface, chemical resistance and approval for food contact. The Polyethylene is undoubtedly a durable and light-weight material that comes in a great many forms and is ideal for a wide variety of applications. There are various kinds of Polyethylene commercially accessible. The most prevalent are HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), LD Polyethylene, and UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene). The difference has to do with the molecular weight and branching;  which is when a monomer or atom is replaced by a longer chain of polymers (a long repeating chain of atoms).  

The High Density Polyethylene is commonly used for the standard gallon sized milk jugs and food containers. Low Density happens to be used for milky colored bottles and plastic grocery bags. UHMW, which has higher molecular weight (2-6 million) that allows for an even transfer over the length of material which makes it stronger, which makes it useful with regard to bearing applications for the great wear resistance. Very popularly used in the food processing and dairy industry, UHMW is a fantastic replacement for a great many other industrial materials together with fantastic method for many wear issues.   These polymers are produced from the same polyolefin plastic materials family, but all have certain properties that make them a little different. HDPE provides great chemical resistance, with extreme impact strength and great energy absorption. LDPE has many of the same properties as High Density however it is not as dense at 9.15, instead of HDPE which is 9.34, and is also a softer material ( flexible coffee can lids). It additionally features a lower tensile strength as well as better, easier heat processing. 
UHMW can be described as strong material that's great durability and low co-efficient of friction which makes it an ideal for sliding applications. The only plastic material with a lower co-efficient of friction is Polytetrafluoroethylene - PTFE; which has a higher temperature and chemical resistance. Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene provides for a wide variety of material selections and properties,  and all these products include remarkable strength that can be well suited for various applications. From the food industry to automotive, your kitchen or perhaps the warehouse, whatever your Polyethylene needs are - High Density, Low Denseness or perhaps UHMW, Polyethylene makes a great option. Give us a call for more information on these as well as other plastic raw materials.

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