Plastic for wear strips
Plastic for wear strips
(OP)
I am looking for a plastic with good wear characteristics that is acceptable in the food processing industry (FDA, USDA acceptable). We currently use UHMW-PE in wear strips for Intralox (usually polyethylene) belting and for stainless steel roller chain. I have done some research, and am looking for some recommendations.






RE: Plastic for wear strips
I read that it sometimes runs against normal MW-PE and sometimes against stainless steel. Is this correct
Regards
pat
RE: Plastic for wear strips
I am wondering if there is a material that might work better than the UHMW.
RE: Plastic for wear strips
If you have results, and want o improve, knowing the mode of failure helps.
UHMW PE is better than most, provided there are no real high loads nor high heat generated. It is very good at tolerating poor lubriction and a dirty environment, but flows easily under load, and melts if much heat is generated. In short it is good if a soft material with high lubricity is needed.
Acetal being a lot harder, is a lot better if high load bearing is required.
Nylon is better if fairly high load and high temperature is required.
It really is horses for courses.
Regards
pat
RE: Plastic for wear strips
Thanks
RE: Plastic for wear strips