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Author:  RailHomie [ Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Plastic Flooring
Anyone who is interested,

I got a quote from Alro Plastics...
This is for UHMW Polyethylene (UHMW-PE, HDPE):
(Black in color)

3/8" 48" x 96" Sheet.............. $150.22
1/4" 48" x 96" Sheet.............. $58.00

The same sizes in gray PVC are 181.64 & 120.91, respectively.

I haven't checked this stuff out in person, but it seems like 1/4" could be useable if bolted in enough places. Does this sounds feasible? Any opinion CrazyBone?

This looks like it would be a pretty cheap alternative to aluminum (which is something I need). :D
Author:  MadMike [ Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:11 pm ]
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I would re-concider if you do any riding when it's cold. That plastic gets real brittle when it gets cold, it could shatter on you.
Author:  redrail1915 [ Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:49 pm ]
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I got some for my buggy about a year ago it was $146.00 4x8x1/8 Sandusky Sales Columbia KY phone #270-384-4716 . I wouid say it has a litte higher now but might be worth a call .I should have said for diamond plate
Author:  kybuggy1 [ Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:41 pm ]
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Thanks for the pricing, Railhomie.

Larry
Author:  CrazyBone [ Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Plastic Flooring
[quote='RailHomie']Anyone who is interested,

I haven't checked this stuff out in person, but it seems like 1/4" could be useable if bolted in enough places. Does this sounds feasible? Any opinion CrazyBone?

This looks like it would be a pretty cheap alternative to aluminum (which is something I need). :D[/quote]

This stuff can displace very heavy inpacts with out breaking, cracking, bending out of shape, or warpping. But I have never used it that thin if you where to
Author:  RailHomie [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 8:56 am ]
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Hmm...I wonder if it's a big enough piece for my warrior frame. I will have to ponder what I want to do. That is an amazing price. :)
What thickness is it?
Author:  kybuggy1 [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:21 am ]
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Who cares how thick it is, go get it! Its free!:lol:

If you dont , I will! :twisted:

Larry
Author:  RailHomie [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:31 am ]
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That's true, but I would feel bad if I took it and didn't use it, as he could probably use it for something else.
I could always find a use for it, but whether I'd use it for the floor or not I'm not sure yet.

Sorry if that sounded like I was looking a gift horse in the mouth, hah. 8)
Author:  kybuggy1 [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:26 am ]
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I hear ya. Just ribbin' ya. :)

Larry
Author:  bobby turner [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 12:24 pm ]
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How heavy is this stuff compared to aluminum? Does anybody know off hand?
Author:  kybuggy1 [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 12:34 pm ]
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Same thing I wondered when I was considering it. I'm gonna call them and see if they can tell me. I'm sure its heavier than .100 or even .125 alum. dia. plate.

Larry
Author:  kybuggy1 [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 1:00 pm ]
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502-968-9900 Alro plastics
They said 1/4" piece 1' by 1', weighs a little under 2 lbs.
So under 32 lbs for a 4x8 sheet dont seem too bad. Never weighed .100 diamond plate, but it sure seems heavier than that!
They also said any thickness you want is available, they cut it right there.

I'd say you'd need 3/8 to use it alone for a minumum, (uneducated guess).
thats still well under 48 lbs.

Hmmm.

Larry
Author:  RailHomie [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 1:49 pm ]
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Alright, so I think I finally found a decent weight spec for the aluminum.

The final lineup is...
Aluminum:
12 ga.(.109?) 1.14 lb/sq.ft.
11ga. (.119?) 1.28 lb/sq.ft.

UHMW:
58.01 lb/cu.ft.

Therefore, for 4x8 sheets, it works out to be:
39 lbs for 1/4" UHMW
58 lbs for 3/8" UHMW
37 lbs for 12ga. Alum.
41 lbs for 11ga. Alum.

Any thoughts?

so 20 lbs. difference, give or take.
Author:  plumberbill [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 2:32 pm ]
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can it be heated and bent for side panels?
Author:  kybuggy1 [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 2:37 pm ]
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If they can get away with 1/2", maybe 1/4" WOULD be strong enough for a conventional buggy, especially if you have brackets under everything, instead of just mounted to the floor (which most of mine IS, except my seat :evil: )

Larry
Author:  RailHomie [ Fri Sep 14, 2007 2:43 pm ]
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Yeah, that's true, I didn't think about mounting stuff to the floor.
Well, if I don't end up using the diamondplate I might do that. Just make mounts for everything.
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