University of Utah Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Project 2004
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Base

Inndustry standard is P-tex
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  • μ = .05-.10 on polished steel w/ water
n Sintered vs. Extruded
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  • Extruded: LMW-PE
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  • Sintered: UHMW-PE 

Sidewall

nABS (acrylonitrile butadene styrene)

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  • Hardness: 105R (high impact- various grades)
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  • used widely throughout the industry
nP-tex (UMHW-PE) 
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  • Hardness:  65R
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  • more durable
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