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    Compare over 25 types of plastic to find the right material for you.

    Ultra-Low-Friction UHMW Polyethylene U-Channels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Low-Friction UHMW Polyethylene U-Channels.
    Fabricate frames and parts for use in areas where scuffs, scrapes, and strikes are a factor. These UHMW U-channels have a slippery surface and excellent abrasion, wear, and impact resistance.
    Outside
    Inside
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Color
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length,
    ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    1/8" Thick Wall
    3/4"1 1/4"5/8"1"Extruded-20 to 1804,350 to 5,80016.8WhiteFDA Standard
    2, 5, 89928K6100000
     
    1/4" Thick Wall
    3/4"1"3/8"1/2"Extruded-20 to 1804,350 to 5,80016.8WhiteFDA Standard
    2, 5, 89928K530000
    7/8"1 1/2"1/2"1"Extruded-20 to 1804,350 to 5,80016.8WhiteFDA Standard
    2, 5, 89928K550000
    1"2"5/8"1 1/2"Extruded-20 to 1804,350 to 5,80016.8WhiteFDA Standard
    2, 5, 89928K570000
    1"2 1/2"5/8"2"Extruded-20 to 1804,350 to 5,80016.8WhiteFDA Standard
    2, 5, 89928K580000
    1"3"5/8"2 1/2"Extruded-20 to 1804,350 to 5,80016.8WhiteFDA Standard
    2, 5, 89928K620000
     
    3/8" Thick Wall
    1"3"5/8"2 1/4"Extruded-20 to 1804,350 to 5,80016.8WhiteFDA Standard
    2, 5, 89928K590000
    1 1/4"4 1/4"7/8"3 1/2"Extruded-20 to 1804,350 to 5,80016.8WhiteFDA Standard
    2, 5, 89928K630000
     

    Plastic Edge Trim for Food and Beverage

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Edge Trim. Plastic Edge Trim for Food and Beverage, Style 1.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Edge Trim. Plastic Edge Trim for Food and Beverage, Style 2.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Edge Trim. Plastic Edge Trim for Food and Beverage, Style 6.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Edge Trim. Plastic Edge Trim for Food and Beverage, Style 10.

    Style 1

    Style 2

    Style 6

    Style 10

    Protect the edges of equipment in food and beverage plants from bumps and scrapes. This trim is made of smooth, nonporous plastic to prevent bacteria from growing, and it's FDA compliant for direct contact with food. It stands up to impact and abrasion over longer periods than our rubber and foam trim, though it doesn’t offer the same protective cushion when people and parts bump against it.
    Push On
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Edge Trim. Plastic Edge Trim for Food and Beverage, Style 1.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Edge Trim. Plastic Edge Trim for Food and Beverage, Style 2.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Edge Trim. Plastic Edge Trim for Food and Beverage, Style 6.

    Style 1

    Style 2

    Style 6

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Plastic Edge Trim for Food and Beverage, Style 1.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Plastic Edge Trim for Food and Beverage, Style 2.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Plastic Edge Trim for Food and Beverage, Style 6.

    Style 1

    Style 2

    Style 6

    Chemical-Resistant Slippery UHMW Polyethylene—Eases friction on cooler doors and other sliding edges while standing up to harsh cleaning agents such as bleach and alcohol-based disinfectants. While PTFE is even slipperier, UHMW polyethylene stands up better to abrasion and wear.
    Hardness Rating—The harder the edge trim, the better it withstands impact and abrasion over time. The softer the edge trim, the more cushioning it provides for fragile materials such as glass and thin metal.
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    Outside
    Style
    Wd. (A)
    Ht.
    (B)
    Wd. (C)
    Ht.
    (D)
    Opening
    Wd. (E)
    Flexibility
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Specs. Met
    Color
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Chemical-Resistant Slippery UHMW Polyethylene
    11/8"1/4"9/32"11/32"Rigid-20 to 180NoFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    WhiteDurometer 65DHard5, 10, 25, 50, 1008672K4100000
    15/32"23/64"39/64"51/64"Rigid-20 to 180NoFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    WhiteDurometer 65DHard5, 10, 25, 50, 1008672K460000
    11/4"3/8"1/2"1/2"Rigid-20 to 180NoFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    WhiteDurometer 65DHard5, 10, 25, 50, 1008672K420000
    15/16"3/8"1/2"1/2"Rigid-20 to 180NoFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    WhiteDurometer 65DHard5, 10, 25, 50, 1008672K430000
    13/8"1/2"3/4"5/8"Rigid-20 to 180NoFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    WhiteDurometer 65DHard5, 10, 25, 50, 1008672K440000
    21/8"3/8"21/64"17/32"Rigid-20 to 180NoFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    WhiteDurometer 65DHard5, 10, 25, 50, 1008672K470000
    61"1"1 3/16"1 7/32"1/2"Rigid-20 to 180NoFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    WhiteDurometer 65DHard2, 5, 8, 108672K140000
    61 1/32"17/64"1 7/32"15/32"5/8"Rigid-20 to 180NoFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    WhiteDurometer 65DHard2, 5, 88672K210000
    61 33/64"33/64"1 47/64"47/64"1 1/64"Rigid-20 to 180NoFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    WhiteDurometer 65DHard2, 5, 88672K220000
    62"1 1/2"2 1/4"1 3/4"1 1/2"Rigid-20 to 180NoFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    WhiteDurometer 65DHard2, 5, 88672K250000
    62 3/64"17/64"2 13/64"7/16"1 31/64"Rigid-20 to 180NoFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    WhiteDurometer 65DHard2, 5, 88672K230000
     
    Screw In
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Edge Trim. Plastic Edge Trim for Food and Beverage, Style 10.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Plastic Edge Trim for Food and Beverage, Style 10.

    Style 10

    Style 10

    Chemical-Resistant Slippery UHMW Polyethylene—Eases friction on cooler doors and other sliding edges while standing up to harsh cleaning agents such as bleach and alcohol-based disinfectants. While PTFE is even slipperier, UHMW polyethylene stands up better to abrasion and wear.
    Hardness Rating—The harder the edge trim, the better it withstands impact and abrasion over time. The softer the edge trim, the more cushioning it provides for fragile materials such as glass and thin metal.
    Inside
    Outside
    Per Ft.
    Style
    Wd.
    (A)
    Ht.
    (B)
    Wd.
    (C)
    Ht.
    (D)
    Flexibility
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Specs. Met
    Color
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Choose a Length,
    ft.
    1-7
    8-Up
    Chemical-Resistant Slippery UHMW Polyethylene
    101"5/8"1 1/4"3/4"Rigid-20 to 180YesFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    WhiteDurometer 65DHard2, 5, 88672K310000000000
    102 1/2"5/8"3"1"Rigid-20 to 180YesFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    WhiteDurometer 65DHard2, 5, 88672K3200000000
    103 1/2"7/8"4 1/4"1 1/4"Rigid-20 to 180YesFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    WhiteDurometer 65DHard2, 5, 88672K33000000000
     
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