HD Polyethylene as a cutting board

The next time you are slicing vegetables on top of your slicing 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 can be FDA and NSF approved and even stain, moisture and odor resistant, Polyethylene is the best choice for chopping boards.

Numerous other cutting boards made of wood are predisposed to bacteria and strong odors for the reason that lack the desiredproperties that Polyethylene sheets offer, such as its non porous surface, chemical resistance and approval for food contact. The Polyethylene is certainly an durable and lighter weight material that comes in a number of forms and is perfect for a wide range of applications. There are plenty of different types of Polyethylene commercially accessible. The most prevalent are HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), LDPE, and UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene). The key 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 Polyethylene happens to be used for the standard gallon sized milk jugs and food containers. Low Density is generally used for water bottles as well as 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, making it useful for bearing usages for its great wear resistance. Commonly used in the food processing and dairy industry, UHMW is an excellent replacement for all kinds of other industrial materials and a wonderful means to many wear issues.   Most of these polymers are produced from the same polyolefin plastic family, but all have certain properties that make them a little different. HDPE provides great chemical resistance, has higher impact strength and great energy absorption. Low Density Polyethylene has many of the same properties as High Density yet it's not as dense at 9.15, the lowest in comparison to HDPE which happens to be 9.34, and is also a softer material ( the soft coffee can lids). On top of that has a lower tensile strength and better, quite a bit easier forming.
UHMW is a strong material with 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 Dupont Teflon - PTFE; which has a higher temperature and chemical resistance. The UHMW Polyethylene provides for a range of material choices and properties,  and most of these products include extraordinary durability that may be suitable for various applications. From the food industry to automotive, your kitchen as well as warehouse, whatever your Polyethylene needs are - High Density, Low Denseness or even UHMW, Polyethylene is an excellent option. Phone us for additional information on these and also other plastic sheet or rod materials.

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