What is the surface treatment process of this 8Ft Rectangular Regular Folding HDPE Plastic Table, and does it help improve its anti-slip or wear resistance?
As a thermoplastic, HDPE is widely used in outdoor furniture, industrial containers and other fields due to its excellent mechanical properties, chemical stability and environmental adaptability. The material itself has high strength, impact resistance, acid and alkali corrosion resistance and good waterproof performance, which provides a basic guarantee for the durability of the folding table. However, relying solely on material properties is still not enough to fully meet the use requirements such as anti-slip and wear resistance, so the surface treatment process has become a key link in improving the comprehensive performance of the product.
The core of anti-slip is to increase the friction of the contact surface. This 8Ft Rectangular Regular Folding HDPE Plastic Table may use a mold pressing process to form fine concave and convex patterns or granular textures on the surface of the table. For example, the anti-slip pattern design similar to that of a car tire reduces the risk of objects sliding by increasing the contact resistance between the object and the table. This type of texture is not only suitable for dry environments, but also maintains a good anti-slip effect under slightly humid conditions.
Some high-end products will be coated with special anti-slip coatings on the surface of HDPE, such as rubber particle coatings or silicon-containing anti-slip paints. This type of coating combines with the substrate through physical adsorption or chemical bonding to form a soft and wear-resistant surface layer. For example, the rubber particle coating can quickly drain water in a slippery environment, while increasing friction through the deformation of the particles, significantly improving the anti-slip performance.
The edge treatment of the desktop directly affects the safety of use and the anti-slip effect. The product may adopt a rounded transition design to prevent the right-angle edge from causing the table corner to lift up or objects to slide due to bumps. In addition, some products will wrap anti-collision strips on the edges, which not only enhances the anti-collision performance, but also increases the contact stability between the object and the desktop through the elasticity of the strips.
Panel thickness is an important parameter affecting wear resistance. This product uses a 4.5 cm thick HDPE panel, which is thicker than ordinary folding tables. The thickening design can effectively disperse pressure and reduce surface wear caused by excessive local force. When placing heavy objects or moving frequently, the thick panel can reduce the risk of dents or scratches.
HDPE materials can improve surface hardness through physical or chemical modification. For example, adding wear-resistant additives during the injection molding process, or heat treatment after molding, so that the surface forms a dense layer. This treatment can significantly enhance scratch resistance and extend service life.
Blow molding or injection molding can avoid joint gaps and reduce wear caused by insufficient strength at the joints. The one-piece molded desktop has no welds or glued parts, and the overall structure is more stable and suitable for long-term outdoor use. In addition, this process can optimize material distribution, such as increasing the wall thickness in the stress-concentrated area of the desktop, further improving durability.