Riding high at the
2010 Winter Olympics with
Crown Plastics DuraSurf™

For the third Winter Olympics in a row Crown Plastics base materials dominated the halfpipe competitions.

Crown Plastics DuraSurf™, is the plastic of choice for winter athletes looking for an edge on the competition. Sought by snowboard and ski manufacturers in North America, Europe and Asia, Crown Plastics supplied DuraSurf™ base material for snowboards ridden by 16 of the 18 male and female halfpipe medalists from the last 3 Winter Olympics.

DuraSurf™ wax-filled base materials have better glide properties than other plastics. And made with natural and white backing, DuraSurf™ eliminates the flood coat processes often required for pastel and light-colored plastics.

DuraSurf™ base is sintered, extruded into thin sheet approximately 1/16th thick x 13 inches wide and rolled up in 100-meter lengths. Available in a wide variety of custom colors, the high-performance plastic is tough and aesthetically pleasing, a perfect choice for ski and snowboard designers.

Crown Plastics is the only American manufacturer supplying the polymer undercoating to both the snowboard market and the stunt ski market.

For more information and a quick visual tour of Crown Plastics' Harrison, Ohio, location, check out the news coverage provided by Cincinnati's own Brian Hamrick of WLWT as he interviews president Gary Ellerhorst regarding Crown's fast rides at the Olympics. And for more information about the DuraSurf™ line of products see the Products Page. Also have a look at our growing library of videos describing the advantages of DuraSurf™ UHMW.

UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) coatings, sheet, tape, and wear strips

The incredible durability and versatility of UHMW-PE makes it a favorite among engineers and designers in nearly every industry worldwide. UHMW-PE's long molecular chain gives it a host of exceptional attributes: high abrasion resistance, low coefficient of friction and unparalleled impact resistance, even in cryogenic environments.

UHMW-PE's molecular weight ranges from a low of 3.1 million to as high as 10 million. While impact strength is maximized at 3.5 - 4 million, abrasion resistance continues to improve as the molecular weight increases. UHMW-PE is the ideal solution for reducing wear and friction and enhancing efficiency and productivity in automotive and railroad applications, in agriculture, medical, printing and packaging applications, and in material handling and food processing.

UHMW-PE has no melt-flow point, so Crown Plastics utilizes the world's only true continuous compression molding process to heat, compress and cool the UHMW directly to thickness in a continuous flow. This allows for long continuous rolls with low stress and tight tolerance.

Crown Plastics has also mastered the art of surface treatment of UHMW thereby transforming UHMW into a material or coating that is highly bondable. UHMW can be supplied from Crown Plastics with a pressure sensitive adhesive system (peel and stick) or one side abraded for use with contact cements or epoxies. These options eliminate the need for mechanical fastening and open up unlimited application opportunities for UHMW. To discuss applications or ideas where bondable UHMW can be used please contact us.

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Crown Plastics Announces
6 New DuraSurf™ Brand Products in 2010

The name is still the same. It's all DuraSurf™. But everything else has changed. Whereas in the past customers would call up and ask for DuraSurf™ "adhesive-backed tape", now they'll be calling to ask for DuraSurf™ ETA, DuraSurf™ ASC, and more.

In accordance with long-term strategies designed to place special DuraSurf™ products in specific markets, Crown Plastics has developed "A Family of Value-Based UHMW Solutions." Each solution-based product fills certain consumer or industrial needs.

DuraSurf™ ETA	Crown's standard line of Easy-To-Apply UHMW wear strips and adhesive-backed tapes. Each tape product offers great abrasion resistance, low coefficient of friction, high impact strength, and ease of installation.
DuraSurf™ ASC	Available with and without adhesive backing, Anti-Static Conductive offers protection for electronics applications and reduces static buildup in powder conveyance systems.
DuraSurf™ ASC-FDA	A variant of ASC is DuraSurf™ ASC-FDA. Offering the same properties and benefits as ASC, and also available with and without adhesive backing, ASC-FDA is designed to meet FDA, USDA and 3A-Dairy standards for direct and indirect food contact.
DuraSurf™ STS	Specially formulated for slider beds and conveyors, STS features a Silicone Treated Surface to enhance material flow and reduce package jamming. STS is also anti-static and is available with and without an adhesive liner.
DuraSurf™ UV	Engineered for outdoor environments and supplied with or without customized acrylic adhesives, DuraSurf™ UV retains superior performance properties in sunshine or rain, lasting over 10 times longer than other standard UHMW products.
DuraSurf™ BSR	Tested according to Ford, GM and Chrysler specifications and backed with industry-approved adhesives, BSR is specifically designed to meet the Buzz, Squeak and Rattle requirements of the automotive industry.

For more information regarding any of the product lines above contact Crown Plastics Sales and Marketing at (513) 367-0238 or (800) 368-0238 or by email at

Rowland joins Crown Plastics
as VP Sales and Marketing

Alan Rowland has joined Crown Plastics Company in the role of Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Alan brings significant leadership experience in sales and marketing management and in the development of strategies for new business development, brand management, and product development. In his new role with Crown he will be charged with developing strategies for positioning the products and services of Crown Plastics to provide end-user solutions in target markets, strategies that will drive improved customer satisfaction and clear-selling solutions.

Alan comes with an extensive background, having served in executive capacities in the paper, packaging, and plastics industries with such companies as James River Corporation and International Paper Company. Prior to joining Crown Plastics, Alan was Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Deceuninck North America, a provider of extruded PVC and HDPE products for the home building industry. Alan will be located at Crown's Harrison, Ohio facility. He can be reached at 513 367-0238, extension 235, or by email at

Crown Plastics Co. ISO Certified

Crown Plastics is ISO 9001:2000 certified on Our customers now can be even more confident that they are buying their UHMW products from a qualified manufacturer. This certification confirms Crown Plastics’ commitment to quality and service. Read more about our commitment to quality and service here.