Braxx^© Case Study

PROBLEM Concrete floats at a local marina were manufactured such that gaps and height variations between floats caused slip and trip concerns. Traditional products like non-skid tapes and paints could not be used to solve the problem.

SOLUTION Braxx Permanent Anti-Slip Sheet The transition areas were covered with a product called Braxx. After carefully measuring the marina, several design templates were developed. Our skilled technicians CNC machined custom parts to meet the end user's needs. To match the concrete at the marina, a custom blend of grey UHMW with UV stabilizers was used as the base material. Braxx is an anti-slip sheet product which is derived from R & D done for the US Navy. Braxx is a UHMW that has aggregate compression molded into the material. The UHMW base is UV stabilized. UHMW has outstanding physical properties. It will not rot, split crack or peel even in abusive marine environments. It is impervious to fresh and salt water, extreme outdoor temperatures and is resistant to oil, gasoline and many solvents.

Because UHMW is soft, it conforms well to uneven surfaces making it an ideal solution for this application. UHMW exhibits no notch sensitivity and acts as a living hinge due to its elongation properties. Tides and wave action will not stress the material.

Standard Colors (custom colors are available)

Sheet Size

• 0.3" x 3' x 9'
• Cut-to-size services available
• Custom CNC fabrication available

Additional Information

• This information is also available on a printable flier [PDF]
• More information on braxx can be obtained here.
• General information on UHMW can be obtained here.

Cast and extruded nylon (Type 6, 6/12 and 12)

Cast nylon is common in many demanding applications where wear resistance, high tensile and compressive strength is a must. The material also exhibits a low coefficient of friction and good chemical resistance. Nylon is available in a large number of shapes and sizes.

Typical applications include bearings, sheaves, gears, wear pads, pulleys, cams, augers, sprockets, starwheels, timing screws, manifolds and rollers.

Capabilities

• Sheet thicknesses: 0.25" to 7" thick
• Sheet sizes: 2' x 2', 2' x 3', 2' x 4' and 4' x 10'
• Disks: 8" to 68"
• Rod: 2" to 3.75" OD in 2' lenghts, 4" to 16" OD in 4' lengths and 17" to 36" in 1' lengths
• Tubular bar: 1.25" to 40" OD in select lengths 13" to 50"
• Grades: Natural, heat stabilized, molybdenum disulphide-filled (MoS2), oil-filled, glass-filled, extreme wear and high impact
• Colors: White, black and a variety of colors

Literature

• Nylon general information [PDF]
• Nylon capabilities [PDF]
• Nylon physical properties [PDF]