High Density Polyethylene as a cutting surface

Next occasion you're going to be slicing fresh fruit on your chopping board, take time and look at it, the material most likely to be used as a High Density Polyethylene Cutting Board Material - Sheets cutting board is Polyethylene. Given it can be FDA and NSF approved as well as stain, moisture and odor resistant, Polyethylene is the ideal choice for cutting boards.

Many cutting boards made from wood are susceptible to bacteria and odors because they lack the desirableproperties that Polyethylene sheets offer, such as its non permeable surface, chemical substance resistance and approval for food contact. The Polyethylene is a very durable and light-weight material that comes in a good many forms and is great for a wide range of applications. There are lots of kinds of Polyethylene commercially available. The most widespread are HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), LDPE, and UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene). The the main 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 (an excessively long repeating chain of atoms).  

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The High Density happens to be used for gallon sized milk jugs and food containers. Low Density is usually used for milky colored bottles or perhaps plastic sandwich 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 make it useful with regard to bearing usages for the great wear resistance. Typically employed in the food processing and dairy industry, Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene makes a great replacement for many other industrial materials in addition to a wonderful resolution to many wear issues.   Each one of these polymers are derived from the same polyolefin plastic family, but all have certain properties that make them a little different. HDPE provides great chemical resistance, with higher impact strength and great energy absorption. LD Polyethylene has many of the same properties as High Density yet it's not as dense at 9.15, whereas HDPE which is 9.34, plus its a softer material ( one gallon coffee can lids). Moreover it has a lower tensile strength plus much better, faster and easier forming.
UHMW is really a strong material that features great durability and low co-efficient of friction allowing it to be an ideal for sliding applications. Dupont makes the plastic material with a lower co-efficient of friction is Teflon - PTFE; which has a higher temperature and chemical resistance. Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene is equipped with a wide range of material products and properties,  and these types of materials include exceptional durability that could be properly suited for numerous applications. From the food industry to automotive, your kitchen or perhaps the warehouse, whatever your Polyethylene needs are - High Density, Low Denseness or even UHMW, Polyethylene is a popular choice. E-mail us for more information on these or other plastic products.

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