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The Real Synsteel
Redco™ Synsteel is a special UHMW formulation designed to be “pulp-safe.” The plastic will dissolve in the kraft cooking process. It is attracted to magnets and will trip metal detectors. Synsteel’s wear and abrasion resistance exceeds virgin UHMW by a factor of two and is more dimensionally stable. Redco™ Synsteel; however, is a proprietary formulation. Several … Continue reading
Sharks in Siberia
Recently Redwood Plastics completed a deal to send a modifed 4-grader SharkFin Board Turning System to a mill near Irkutsk, Russia. Irkutsk is one of the largest cities in Siberia and is known as a “hub” of administration and trade. The four grader system was designed to optimize quality of grading yet increase … Continue reading
UHMW Data
While many plastics have applications in sawmills for decades UHMW has been the most popular. An impressive package of properties, applications and cost (notwithstanding a great pulpsafe grade in Synsteel) keep UHMW as the top plastic in the industry. While we focus on applications for this blog, we do get requests for technical information on UHMW. … Continue reading
Kraftmill Safe Plastic
Mills providing pulp have been faced with a tough situation: the benefits of plastic in mill operations is clear, yet no plastic contamination can be tolerated. Fortunately, two “pulp safe” plastic solutions have been developed to serve mills that supply pulp. Redco™ Synsteel is a UHMW polyethylene that dissolves completely in the kraft cooking process, is … Continue reading
Redco LUG LOADER WHEELS and 9600 IMPACT BEARINGS
Redco™ LUG LOADER WHEELS The Redco™ Lug Loader Wheel is a long-wearing, double-hardness split unit that can either be keyed to the shaft or provided to the press on. Lightweight, easy to install and extremely durable, this unit will far outlast rubber. View the product specification sheet here Redco™ 9600 IMPACT BEARINGS Introduced to deal … Continue reading
Kiln Cart Bearings
Redco™ NYLON & PHENOLIC KILN CART BEARINGS Redco™ Nylon Kiln Cart Bearings/Bushings are heat stabilized and long-wearing to withstand high temperature environments up to 24,000 lbs per cart. High load bearing and self lubricating grades are available to suit individual applications. For use with loads in excess of 30,000 pbs per cart; self lubricating Redco™ Phenolic is the most … Continue reading
Sprocket Solutions
Plastic sprockets in sawmills are a tested and valuable solution that reduces wear on chain and equipment while also reducing noise and downtime. Plastic sprockets come in several types including “Snap-it”, mill chain, drive and traditional bolt-on or split. Snap-it sprockets are the cheapest and are very easy to install, a video can be found here. However, snap-it sprockets are only … Continue reading
Deadplate = Equipment Life
Redco™ polyurethanes come in a variety of hardnesses useful in many sawmill applications. Our hardest urethanes are used in bearings and sprockets in many sawmills. However, just as popular is our softest urethane: 52A durometer “Deadplate”. Deadplate serves one purpose very well – it absorbs shock and stops kinetic energy flat. As a softer elastomer, Redco™ Deadplate has … Continue reading
Titanium Strength UHMW
UHMW is an essential plastic in top-producing saw/planermills and within that family of plastic Redco™ Titanium is the ultimate in strength, slide and toughness. Across every dimension the material outperforms regular UHMW and also has the lowest thermal expansion of all UHMWs as an added advantage, making installation simpler and more precise. Titanium UHMW works great as a liner, … Continue reading
Quick and Easy Bearing Changes
Redco™ 750 SN Bearing Inserts SN Bearing inserts are designed for quick and easy changes for failed line shaft bearings. The bearings are split for fast installation to save on costly down time expenditures. Split for quick and easy installation Save down time expenses Long life and durability Custom sizes available Redco™ Plastics can outlast traditional … Continue reading