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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

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

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

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 today about your application:

E-MAIL: sales@redwoodplastics.com

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

Contractor Benefits Include:

• Polyurethane exhibits better abrasion characteristics than rubber and most metals.
• Polyurethane is resilient, and therefore absorbs impacts and conforms to the surface being plowed rather than damaging the plowing surface, making it the ideal choice for use on concrete, parking garages, brick, pavers, cobblestone, or any other uneven surface.
• Polyurethane cutting edges reduce driver fatigue and equipment wear by minimizing blade and equipment vibration.
• Polyurethane cutting edges are very quiet in operation, making them ideal for use in residential areas and hospitals.

Airport Benefits Include: (including the above)

• FAA regulators strongly suggest that airport snowplows be equipped with urethane cutting edges
• Polyurethane cutting edges can save you money in the long run. Polyurethane cutting edges are less likely to rip out or damage submerged lighting and pavement markings.
• Reduce litter on runways-polyurethane cutting edges will eliminate metal shavings that are encountered when using metal cutting edges.

General Recommendations When Using Polyurethane Cutting Edges:

• For demanding applications we recommend using 1-1/2″ thick cutting edges.
• We recommend using 1-1/2″ vs. 1″ cutting edges for plows 102″ or larger.
• To maximize the life of your cutting edge skid shoes should be utilized. If skid shoes are not being utilized, a 1-1/2″ cutting edge should be used.
• When mounting a new cutting edge, the overhang below the moldboard should not exceed the thickness of the cutting edge.
• When mounting a new cutting edge, the old steel cutting edge or piece of flat stock steel should be mounted on top of the new urethane cutting edge, acting as a large washer.
• Plowing speeds in excess of 35 mph are not advised.

ALSO AVAILABLE:

Polyurethane Spinners:
Lightweight, durable polyurethane spinners are an ideal replacement for worn stock spinners as aggregate (ie: sand, salt, etc…) will not adhere to the polyurethane surface. And unlike the metal variety, polyurethane spinners resist impact damage and will never rust. Open hub or Closed hub, most configurations available.

Compaction Drum Scraper Blades
Downtime and performance are two of the most important factors with any construction equipment. Let our experience work for you.

Redwood Plastics has developed a proven scraper blade that is formulated for maximum performance and minimum downtime

Other snow removal products include: plow liners, snow plow edges, urethane cutting bars, salt spreader spinners and sand spreader spinners.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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