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It can withstand service temperatures of up to 80°C both short and long term, with a thermal conductivity of 0.43 W\/(K*m).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvantages and Disadvantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRG1000 is odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic, making it more economical than virgin grades. It features low moisture absorption and a low coefficient of friction, along with high resistance to abrasion and chemicals. However, it is not FDA approved and has limitations in high tensile applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications and Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRG1000 Sheet is commonly used for lining chutes, hoppers, slide-ways, and wear blocks in aggressive environments. It is suitable for non-FDA applications such as conveyor flights and wear plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMachining Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachining RG1000 requires high-speed steel tooling with specific clearances and nose radius. While it can be challenging to clamp without distortion, it can be milled, planed, sawed, and drilled to create a variety of parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTensile strength: 22 MPa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShore hardness: Shore D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall indentation hardness: 40 MPa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService temperature – short term: 80°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService temperature – long term: 80°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal conductivity: 0.43 W\/(K*m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable sizes: 2000mm x 1000mm and 3000mm x 1250mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness options: 5mm to 80mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong lifespan with low drag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for various industrial 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