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Re: 4 inch Wheel of Doom

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Originally Posted by sdcantrell56 View Post
Why wouldn't you just stick with HDPE for the wheels. The weight savings is pretty huge and hdpe or UHMW is more than strong enough for the task.
Sdcantrell, I was not sure if UHMW was strong enough for the application. What other materials are strong enough for the application and lighter than aluminum? Plastics?? (McMaster Carr #'s Help)

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