High Density Polyethylene as a cutting surface

Next time are going to be slicing vegetables on the chopping board, take time and check out it, the material most likely to be used as a HDPE Polyethylene Cutting Board - Sheets cutting board is Polyethylene. Because it should be FDA and NSF approved along with stain, moisture and odor resistant, Polyethylene is the ideal choice for slicing boards.

Many cutting boards made out of wood are prone to bacteria and long term odors because they lack the sought afterproperties that Polyethylene sheets offer, which include its non porous work surface, chemical substance resistance and approval for food contact. Polyethylene is a really durable and lightweight material that comes in a number of forms and is well suited for a wide array of applications. There are several forms of Polyethylene commercially available. The most typical are HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), Low Density Polyethylene, and UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene). The only difference has to do with the molecular weight and branching;  this occurs 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 is often used for milky white gallon milk jugs and Tupperware style food containers. Low Density is often used for packaging in addition to plastic bags. UHMW, which has higher molecular weight (2-6 million) allowing for an even transfer over the length of material which makes it stronger, rendering it useful with regard to bearing purposes because of its great wear resistance. Commonly utilized in the food processing and dairy industry, Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene is a popular replacement for various other industrial materials and also a great technique to many wear issues.   These types of polymers are made from the same polyolefin plastic materials family, but they all have certain properties that make them a little different. HDPE provides great chemical resistance, has higher impact strength and great energy absorption. LD Polyethylene has lots of of the same properties as High Density but it's not as dense at 9.15, instead of HDPE which happens to be 9.34, as well as being a softer material ( the soft coffee can lids). Moreover it has a lower tensile strength as well as improved, simpler heat processing.  4_cmlik_2_1.jpg
UHMW is really a strong material that's great durability and low co-efficient of friction which makes it an ideal for sliding applications. The best known material plastic material with a lower co-efficient of friction is Dupont Teflon - PTFE; which has a higher temperature and chemical resistance. UHMW Polyethylene provides a great deal of material choices and properties,  and these products have got remarkable longevity which can be ideal for a number of applications. From the food industry to automotive, your kitchen as well as warehouse, whatever your Polyethylene needs are - High Density, Low Density as well as UHMW, Polyethylene is a superb decision. Send email for more information on these or other plastic supplies.

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