High Density Polyethylene as a FDA approved cutting board

During your next time you are slicing produce on the slicing board, take the time and check out it, the material most likely to be used as a High Density Polyethylene Cutting Board Material - Sheets cutting board is Polyethylene. Since it can be FDA and high quality guaranteed NSF approved along with stain, moisture and odor resistant, Polyethylene is the ideal choice for cutting boards.

A number of cutting boards made of wood are vulnerable to bacteria and residual odors given that they lack the desirableproperties that Polyethylene sheets offer, such as its non permeable work surface, chemical substance resistance and approval for food contact. Polyethylene material is an extremely durable and lightweight material that comes in lots of forms and is ideal for a wide selection of applications. You can find several types of Polyethylene commercially accessible. The most widespread are HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), LDPE, 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 long repeating chain of atoms).  

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The High Density is normally used for the standard gallon sized milk jugs and Tupperware style food containers. Low Density is generally used for containers in addition to plastic baggies. 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 uses because of great wear resistance. Commonly used in the food processing and dairy industry, Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene is a brilliant replacement for a great many other industrial materials along with great resolution to many wear issues.   Most of 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 higher impact strength and great energy absorption. LDPE has several of the same properties as High Density yet it's not as dense at 9.15, instead of HDPE which happens to be 9.34, and is also a softer material ( the one gallon coffee can lids). On top of that provides a lower tensile strength and also far better, simpler and easier forming.
UHMW is really 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 Teflon - PTFE; which has a higher temperature and chemical resistance. UHMW Polyethylene is designed with a lot of material solutions and properties,  and these types of materials include extraordinary longevity which can be worthy of various applications. From the food industry to automotive, the kitchen or maybe the warehouse, whatever your Polyethylene needs are - High Density, Low Density as well as UHMW, Polyethylene is an excellent option. Call us today for more information on these as well as other plastic round rod or sheets.

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