HDPE as a cutting board

The next occasion that you are cutting veggies on the cutting board, take the opportunity and look at it, the material most likely to be used as a HDPE Polyethylene Cutting Board Material - Sheets cutting board is Polyethylene. Given that it can be FDA and high quality guaranteed NSF approved in addition to stain, moisture and odor resistant, Polyethylene is the best choice for slicing boards.

Many cutting boards constructed from wood are predisposed to bacteria and strong odors because they lack the sought afterproperties that Polyethylene sheets offer, such as its non porous work surface, chemical resistance and approval for food contact. HD Polyethylene certainly a durable and lighter weight material that comes in a lot of forms and is great for a wide selection of applications. There are many different types of Polyethylene commercially available. The most prevalent are HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), Low Density Polyethylene, and UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene). The key difference has to do with the molecular weight and branching;  which is 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 commonly used for the standard gallon sized milk jugs and food containers. Low Density is often used for water bottles in addition to plastic baggies. UHMW, which has higher molecular weight (2-6 million) allowing for an even transfer over the length of material which makes it stronger, allowing it to be able to be used for bearing usages due to the great wear resistance. Regularly used in the food processing and dairy industry, Ultra High Molecular Weight is an effective replacement for various industrial materials and also a fantastic method for many wear issues.   All of these polymers are derived from the same polyolefin plastics family, but all have certain properties that make them a little different. HDPE provides great chemical resistance, with high impact strength and great energy absorption. LD Polyethylene has many of the same properties as High Density but it is not as dense at 9.15, whereas HDPE which is 9.34, in fact it is a softer material ( the one gallon coffee can lids). Additionally features a lower tensile strength as well as better, easier heat processing.
UHMW can be described as strong material which includes great durability and low co-efficient of friction making 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. The UHMW Polyethylene has a lot of material products and properties,  and most of these materials have extraordinary strength that could be perfect for various applications. From the food industry to automotive, your kitchen and even the warehouse, whatever your Polyethylene needs are - High Density, Low Density or perhaps UHMW, Polyethylene is an excellent option. E mail us to acquire more information on these or other plastic sheet or rod materials.

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