Has anybody used UHMW to create skid plates and stick stoppers yet? I used to work for a Mechanical/Manufacture engineering firm and we used this material for many applications. It is light, STRONG , Very abrasion resistant and is very slick. It would make the perfect skid plate material epically for those who love rock hounding. You can machine and mill it just like metal.

Here is some information of it.

UHMW This Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) Polyethylene bar has exceptionally high abrasion and impact resistance properties. It will outwear all other materials, including metals, nylons, urethanes, and fluoroplastics. In corrosion resistance, it has the same qualities of other polyethylene plastics. The working temperature range is from -60 to 200 deg F. Because it resists wear, friction and corrosion, it cuts maintenance costs, energy consumption, and extends equipment life. Applications include guide rails, wear plates, rollers, conveyor augers, bin and hopper lines, chutes, bearings, bushings and gears. Its properties include: low coefficient of friction, self-lubrication, non-adherent surface, FDA and USDA concurrence for contact with foods, drugs, etc.

Anybody used it for this type of application yet?

Andrew

 

There was a company making UHMW skidplates for ATVs and I dunno if the went under or what happend. i havent seem much of them. I know of some Jet Sleds that are Amored with UHMW for Chuting up Boulder strung rivers and it is god n slick.

 

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light and strong,it is.

 

Yamaha sales the high den. plastic skid plates as an option for some of their utility machines. Check it out at yamaha-motor.com look under accessories for the big bear and wolverine.

 

Froogle search Click next a few times and you can get 4x8 1/4" sheets for $150 or so.

 

I built a UHMW skid plate for my 450es a few years ago. I cut it out of a sheet of 1/4" UHMW. Has been great, it has a few scratches on it, but has held up well to rocks and sticks. Can't go wrong with UHMW, it is sure tough, and pretty lightweight. I countersunk the boltholes and made the frame clips from one hole ridgid conduit straps.

Kirk