Plastic Products for Material Handling Applications

Bearings and bushings assist rotation and reduce friction in a variety of machines. Polyurethane is often the material of choice for these parts in conveyors and material handling systems because it’s extremely durable and reliable even at high temperatures, resulting in long lasting parts that improve traction while reducing noise and vibration. Nylon and acetal also have the strength, durability, tensile strength, and noise abatement properties to make great bushings and bearings.

TIVAR 1000 UHMW-PE is often the material of choice for mechanical conveyor components that face high levels of wear, such as chain guides, curves, guide strips, edge strips and profiles, and wear pads and strips. Specialty grades, including ESD, are available depending on your application requirements. TIVAR HPV provides even better wear resistance from the most demanding production environments, such as curves. 

Chute liners must keep material flowing while protecting the conveyor itself from wear. For package handling, TIVAR Dryslide UHMW-PE is self-lubricating and offers the lowest coefficient of friction of any TIVAR product, and its enhanced anti-static properties makes it safe to use in dry, dusty, or dirty environments. TIVAR Dryslide prevents package jams and damage, slow package throughput, conveyor overload and shutdowns, and hazardous safety conditions, all without the need of spray or wax chute lubrication. Polymershapes can help you design and install TIVAR liners and also offers prefab kits.

Boxes and dividers are needed to separate parts on an assembly line, especially in the auto industry. Cor-X twin wall polypropylene is sturdy, easy to fabricate, and recyclable, making it an excellent choice for reusable packaging.

Gaskets create seals in machinery. Polyurethane is an excellent gasket material because of its high abrasion resistance and ability to resist deformation under pressure, even at high temperatures.

Machine guards protect operators by covering potentially dangerous equipment. LEXAN 9034 polycarbonate offers virtually unbreakable strength with crystal clear transparency to allow you to safely observe machine operation from a distance. It’s also flame retardant and temperature resistant.

Plastic conveyor rollers are lightweight and durable, capable of withstanding the constant weight and pressure of your payload as it works its way down the line. Both nylon and UHMW-PE are excellent choices for conveyor rollers. Polyurethane can offer increased performance when necessary, as well as significant noise reduction.

Sight glasses provide a see-through window to visually inspect material as it flows through a pipe. LEXAN 9304 polycarbonate offers high strength and optical clarity.