HD Polyethylene as a cutting surface

The next occasion you may be chopping green vegetables on top of your cutting board, take time and look at it, the material most likely to be used as a HDPE Polyethylene Cut Grade Material - Sheets cutting board is Polyethylene. Since it is generally FDA and NSF approved in addition to stain, moisture and odor resistant, Polyethylene is an ideal choice for slicing boards.

Various cutting boards created from wood are at risk to bacteria and residual odors simply because they lack the desirableproperties that Polyethylene sheets offer, like its non permeable surface, chemical substance resistance and approval for food contact. HD Polyethylene most certainly a durable and lighter weight material that comes in a great many forms and is perfect for a wide array of applications. There are many kinds of Polyethylene commercially accessible. The commonest are HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), LD Polyethylene, and UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene). The differences have 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 milk jugs and Tupperware style food containers. Low Density is generally used for bottles in addition to plastic grocery bags. UHMW, which has higher molecular weight (2-6 million) that enables for an even transfer over the length of material which makes it stronger, making it able to be used for bearing applications for its great wear resistance. Frequently used in the food processing and dairy industry, Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene is a brilliant replacement for all kinds of other industrial materials and also a fantastic solution to many wear issues.   Each of these polymers are made from the same polyolefin plastic family, but they all have certain properties that make them a little different. HDPE provides great chemical resistance, has exceptional impact strength and great energy absorption. LDPE has lots of of the same properties as High Density but it is not as dense at 9.15, the lowest in comparison to HDPE which happens to be 9.34, in fact it is a softer material ( the one gallon coffee can lids). Additionally features a lower tensile strength plus much better, a lot easier heat forming.
UHMW is really a strong material which has great durability and low co-efficient of friction which make it an ideal for sliding applications. The best known material plastic material with a lower co-efficient of friction is Teflon - PTFE; which has a higher temperature and chemical resistance. UHMW Polyethylene features a lot of material selections and properties,  and most of these products possess excellent longevity which might be worthy of a number of applications. From the food industry to automotive, your kitchen and also the warehouse, whatever your Polyethylene needs are - High Density, Low Density as well as UHMW, Polyethylene is a nice alternative. Call us today for additional information on these and other plastic raw material.