HD Polyethylene as a cutting surface

On your next time you are slicing home grown vegetables on your slicing board, take time and check out it, the material most likely to be used as a High Density Polyethylene Cutting Board - Sheets cutting board is Polyethylene. Given it should be FDA and high quality guaranteed NSF approved as well as stain, moisture and odor resistant, Polyethylene is the ideal choice for slicing boards.

Numerous cutting boards manufactured from wood are predisposed to bacteria and strong odors simply because they lack the sought afterproperties that Polyethylene sheets offer, such as its non permeable work surface, chemical resistance and approval for food contact. Polyethylene material is an extremely durable and light-weight material that comes in numerous forms and is designed for a wide array of applications. There are a few forms of Polyethylene commercially accessible. The most common 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 very long repeating chain of atoms).  

High Density is commonly used for gallon sized milk jugs and glad food storage containers. Low Density happens to be 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 able to be used with regard to bearing applications for the great wear resistance. Frequently employed in the food processing and dairy industry, UHMW is an effective replacement for a number of other industrial materials along with a great resolution for many wear issues.   All these polymers are created from the same polyolefin plastics family, but all have certain properties that make them just a little different. HDPE provides great chemical resistance, with extreme impact strength and great energy absorption. Low Density Polyethylene has several of the same properties as High Density however it's not as dense at 9.15, the lowest in comparison to HDPE which happens to be 9.34, as well as being a softer material ( flexible coffee can lids). Furthermore provides a lower tensile strength plus greater, less complicated forming. 
UHMW is a strong material that features great durability and low co-efficient of friction rendering it an ideal for sliding applications. One of the only plastic material with a lower co-efficient of friction is Dupont Teflon - PTFE; which has a higher temperature and chemical resistance. UHMW Polyethylene provides for a range of material choices and properties,  and these products have got fantastic durability which really can be ideal for a variety of applications. From the food industry to automotive, your kitchen or maybe the warehouse, whatever your Polyethylene needs are - High Density, Low Denseness as well as UHMW, Polyethylene is an awesome decision. Phone us for additional information on these or any other plastic semi-finished materials.