Plastics Solve Poultry Transport Dilemma

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Redwood Plastics recently played a part in the poultry processing business. Two of their valued customers in Saskatoon have curtain trailers that they use to transport their birds. The Curtain trailers, similar to the one pictured above, run on a slider system where a cable along the top of the trailer allows the curtains to slide to the front for loading and unloading. While this system is convenient, the blocks endure heavy use and frequently wear out from the constant abuse.

Redwood Plastics offered these customers a plastic solution that outlasts other options – Redco Acetal. Redco™ Acetal provides strength, stiffness, low coefficient of friction, and dimensional stability that deliver a versatile and easily machinable material. It often exceeds the life of many parts that are traditionally metal. Additionally, custom colours and sizes are available upon request.

Another area Redwood Plastics helps the poultry transport industry is by providing a Redco Polyurethane drawer that doesn’t crack or break like other models under the constant use and washing. Redco Polyurethane combines the toughness of metal with the elasticity of rubber. It has the ability to withstand the most severe abuse, making it the ideal material for poultry drawers which are washed often.

Contact Redwood Plastics for more information on innovative plastics solutions.

E-MAIL: sales@redwoodplastics.com
CDN: 1 800 667 0999
USA: 1 866 733 2684

FRP Reaches New Heights

Redwood Plastics recently sold a few sheets of Redco FRP (fibreglass reinforced plastic) that ended up taking quite a ride for the installation. Ending up on a hiking trail in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, the Redco FRP bridge will be a well used, maintenance free structure within this beautiful landscape.

Contact Redwood Plastics for more information on FRP Grating and other application opportunities.

CDN: 1 800 667 0999
USA: 1 866 733 2684

E-mail: sales@redwoodplastics.com

New UHMW Channel Profiles

Prolong the life of your chain and save costly downtime.

Redco UHMW Channels reduces wear on your chain, decreases noise, and saves maintenance costs. Redco UHMW channels are extruded and are designed to fit most bulk material handling chains. Already available in a wide variety of profiles, we have added two new profiles – 81 X E Trak Channel and 81XHH/C188 Channel.

Because of the abrasion properties of Redco UHMW channel, it will outlast steel in most applications, and unlike metals, it will not rust.

Applications include sawmills, planer-mills, pulp and paper, coal, cement, paper, grain, mining, and manufacturing. Lengths are stocked in 10′ sections.

• Increases chain life
• Reduce power consumption
• Decreases maintenance costs
• Reduces noise
• Custom sizes available

Click HERE to view a PDF of all our standard and custom profiles.

CONTACT REDWOOD PLASTICS TO ORDER:
sales@redwoodplastics.com
CDN: 1800-667-0999
USA: 1866-733-2684

Withstanding Impact & Wear

Redwood Plastics has the knowledge and experience to know what materials work best in a variety of industrial applications. Not all plastics are created equal and we will help you determine which material is the best for your application. Just like we did for this cedar mill…

A  “motor mount” UHMW bracket was wearing prematurely in a cedar mill application. It was a 2 piece UH bearing that supported a diverter arm assembly that rotates about 45 degrees. It was operated by an air system which had very fast movement and impact. The shaft was also a Schedule 80 Pipe that had the arms welded on in-house and thus was not perfectly straight. The shaft had five mount points and the original parts were replaced every 6-8 weeks.

They wanted a solution that would take the impact and also compensate for the pipe variation.

The solution was a Redco urethane unit design with a 750 (hardness) inner ring for the wear point, an 80A(hardness) outer shell for the impact with metal inserts to allow for a solid mount. The new Redco urethane parts vastly outlasted the UHMW parts and over 100 parts have now been replaced with the new Redco urethane bracket.

Contact us to day about your application:

E-MAIL: sales@redwoodplastics.com

CDN: 1 800 667 0999
USA: 1 866 733 2684

NEW! X-RAY DETECTABLE UHMW

Today’s processors are turning to x-ray inspection equipment especially in post-package inspection. The need for traceable plastic machined parts for filling, sorting, and packaging machinery is critical due to strict FDA regulations regarding foreign materials and contaminants.

Redco Polystone M XDT has proven to be detected with a particle size as small as a 3mm cube at running speeds as fast as 250 feet-per-minute.

APPLICATION SUGGESTIONS:

• Scraper Blades
• Fillers
• Mixer Components
• Wear Plates
• Hopper Guides
• Baffles
• Pillow Blocks
• Cups & Sleeve
• Dividers

Click HERE to view PDF Brochure.

For more information please contact us:

E-MAIL: sales@redwoodplastics.com

CDN: 1 800 667 0999
USA: 1 866 733 2684

Maintenance Free – No Painting or Staining

With ‘greener’ initiatives gaining momentum and pressure being placed on municipalities to spear head programs so that they can be associated as being environmentally focused – Redco™ Greenplus Recycled Plastic Lumber is a win/win product for everyone.

A local Parks & Recreation department replaced traditional lumber sign posts to plastic lumber. Redco™ Greenplus Recycled Plastic Lumber is a long lasting, low maintenance alternative to wood. Also resistant to moisture, fungus and insects.

Some applications for Redco Greenplus:
Benches, decks, docks, boardwalks, parking curbs, horse stalls & pig barns, landscaping, dunnage, underwater applications, greenhouse footings, etc…

For more information please visit our website; www.redwoodplastics.com or contact us:

E-MAIL: sales@redwoodplastics.com

CDN: 1 800 667 0999
USA: 1 866 733 2684

AUTOMOTIVE RACKS – Keep Your Parts Safe & Protected!

The metal racks used to hold parts such as bumpers and doors in automotive plants have a drawback . The racks do not have any material to keep the parts from coming in contacting with another and may become damaged while in transfer.

Redwood Plastics has a solution! You can keep your parts safe and protected by adding materials such as UHMW or Blue Cast Nylon to your current metal rack. It will help keep your parts in place and damage free.

For more information please visit our website; www.redwoodplastics.com or contact us:

E-MAIL: sales@redwoodplastics.com

CDN: 1 800 667 0999
USA: 1 866 733 2684

Ramping Up Solutions with Mini Mesh

We recently sold 5 sheets of Prismagrate FRP Grating Mini-Mesh to a local contractor for a wheel chair ramp. The contractor liked the material so much because of the ease of use, slip resistance, non-rotting attributes and aesthetic appearance, that he bought another 8 sheets for other areas on the same job.

Ramps can be found at schools, marinas, recreation centres, churches, walkways, libraries – nearly any public area and Prismagrate FRP Mini-Mesh is a cost effective, non-slip, low maintenance alternative to wood ramps.

Prismagrate FRP Grating Mini-Mesh flooring system is easy to install, has high load capacity and is extremely long lasting making it ideal for a variety of outdoor applications with high aesthetic demands.

Click here for more information on Prismagrate FRP Grating Mini-Mesh or contact us:

E-MAIL: sales@redwoodplastics.com

CDN: 1 800 667 0999
USA: 1 866 733 2684

Concrete Buffing Pads

Concrete contractors that specialize in commercial concrete flooring sometimes require smoother finishes with a highly polished surface than can be cleaned and waxed on a regular basis.

Typically the troweling blades on the polishing equipment are made of metal but Redco™ Recycled UHMW are an economical alternative that perform very well and have replaced the metal blades on many of our clients equipment.

Pictures of the disks (52” in diameter, with 3 1/2” holes).

For more information please visit our website; www.redwoodplastics.com or contact us:

E-MAIL: sales@redwoodplastics.com

CDN: 1 800 667 0999
USA: 1 866 733 2684

 

BUSHINGS & BEARINGS – Why Plastics are Better…

Plastics are among the most obtainable and cost-effective materials used in a variety of applications. They are easy to fabricate, durable and efficient, resulting in an ideal material for bearings and bushings.

Because of plastics sheer usefulness and malleability, some plastic bushing grades can be designed for extreme environments and can withstand extremely high or low temperatures. Others are even suitable for hazardous environments with high levels of shock and vibration.

• Self lubricating

• Outstanding load bearing properties

• Excellent for impact and shock application

• Exceptional wear life and resistance to corrosion

• Low temperature resistance to -80°F

Different plastic grades can also be bonded together. For example, feed rollers would have a softer outer diameter with a harder inside diameter. Bringing these two materials together creates the perfect balance of shock absorption and grip with high load bearing capabilities. Metals (steel, bronze, etc) can also be bonded to plastics.

For more information please visit our website; www.redwoodplastics.com or call us at:

CDN: 1 800 667 0999
USA: 1 866 733 2684

Please Consider:

Plastic Clearance/Tolerance is subject to many variables (i.e. Moisture, Cold Heat) when being machined for specific applications. If lubrication is supplied to a plastic bearing, the load and life are greatly increased dependent on the type and volume of lubricant. Consult our Machining Chart available on our website.