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Re: 4 inch Wheel of Doom

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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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