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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Slik on May 10, 2014, 10:36:02 AM
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On weight lifting equipment. I know it is a three letter abbreviation but I can't remember what its called n can't find on google. Its the real tuff plastic that protects parts of the metal.
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ABS. Derlin will also work.
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On weight lifting equipment. I know it is a three letter abbreviation but I can't remember what its called n can't find on google. Its the real tuff plastic that protects parts of the metal.
PVC?
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On weight lifting equipment. I know it is a three letter abbreviation but I can't remember what its called n can't find on google. Its the real tuff plastic that protects parts of the metal.
Can you be a bit more specific; what part of the equipment do you mean? Thinking of various parts now, and there various types of plastics used.
ABS. Derlin will also work.
ABS is still a bit brittle, though less than it's brother PS. Lego is made of ABS, for example, and those old CD cases were made of PS. They break very easily with just a little bit of force.
PVC?
PVC is though and a bit elastic (or non brittle) if enough plasticiser is added. Those rubbery Barbie dolls are/were made of PVC.
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Can you be a bit more specific; what part of the equipment do you mean? Thinking of various parts now, and there various types of plastics used.
The black insulation on the upper part of the metal rod holding up the lat pulldown machine in this picture seems to match his description. It is hard indeed. Would need to check the specs.
(http://img.archiexpo.com/images_ae/photo-g/multifunctional-machines-training-79686-2166263.jpg)
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Kevlar?
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UHMW is the other that is used quite a bit now. If it's a power rack or newer machine, it could be that.
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vulcanized rubber
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POM (delrin) is often used in surfaces subjected to friction. It's self "lubricating", used for bushings/etc.
Protective parts? Probably some form of polyurethane (PUR), which is very durable/wear resistive.
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POM (delrin) is often used in surfaces subjected to friction. It's self "lubricating", used for bushings/etc.
Protective parts? Probably some form of polyurethane (PUR), which is very durable/wear resistive.
thats exactly wut it is thanks. For the life of me I couldn't remember the letters. U see it on equipment where weights will hit the powder coating n damage the paint. Its in power rack j hooks so the bar doesn't get the knurling messed up too.
Thx!!!
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Hard plastic shits ITT
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Plastic people take plastic shits.
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(http://blog.lektrogirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/4496510864_d14fdd1c59_o.jpg)
^hard plastic shit
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thats that ABS pipe shit my niggga
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Winners use polyethylenes. Not these ghetto plastics.
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Can you be a bit more specific; what part of the equipment do you mean? Thinking of various parts now, and there various types of plastics used.
ABS is still a bit brittle, though less than it's brother PS. Lego is made of ABS, for example, and those old CD cases were made of PS. They break very easily with just a little bit of force.
PVC is though and a bit elastic (or non brittle) if enough plasticiser is added. Those rubbery Barbie dolls are/were made of PVC.
Definitively a woman that knows her polymers. ;D
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Definitively a woman that knows her polymers. ;D
Yeah, I was an industrial designer. But that is over 12 yrs ago, so I'm not up to date anymore.
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Yeah, I was an industrial designer. But that is over 12 yrs ago, so I'm not up to date anymore.
Impressive regardless 8)
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Impressive regardless 8)
you are quite impressive yourself "big" roger
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you are quite impressive yourself "big" roger
Not nearly as impressive as you... Plumbing houses, listening to funk music, eating healthy, being a fair boss to less fortunate African Americans.
8)
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Winners use polyethylenes. Not these ghetto plastics.
Yup, that's what the UHMW inserts are comprised of