F.A.Q.
Why should I buy a Super-Slide plastic liner?
Are Super-Slide plastic liners any different than other liners I can buy?
What benefits do Super-Slide plastic liners provide?
In what applications can I use Super-Slide plastic liners?
How long will a Super-Slide plastic liner last?
How much does Super-Slide weigh?
Can I haul rip-rap or demolition with my Super-Slide plastic liner?
Can I haul hot asphalt with Super-Slide Blue Iron?
Which Super-Slide product is right for me?
How long does it take to install a Super-Slide plastic liner?
What tools are needed to install a Super-Slide plastic liner?
Which way should the scores face?
How do I know which side should face up?
What can I do to extend the life of my Super-Slide plastic liner?
For additional resources visit the Super-Slide Glossary
Why should I buy a Super-Slide® plastic liner?
Super-Slide® plastic liners exceed its performance promises for its customers. The solutions-oriented team backing the product has built a reputation for being hardworking, honest and knowledgeable. Super-Slide ® has been steadily growing in the industry since the early 1980's and its products can be found all over the world.
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Are Super-Slide® plastic liners any different than other liners I can buy?
All Super-Slide® products have unique formulas that set them apart from other liners on the market. Only Super-Slide® UHMW liners contain silicon to give the already slick plastic an even better self-lubricating release. In addition, all Super-Slide® products are UV stabilized to prevent cracking from extended exposure to the sun. Each product is distinctively colored, Yellow, Red, Blue, and White with a Blue Stripe, to prove you have a one of a kind product.
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What benefits do Super-Slide® plastic liners provide?
| • Self lubrication | • Wear resistance | • Good cold weather performance | • Low maintenance |
| • Non-stick | • Impact resistance | • Lightweight | • Weldable |
| • Noise reduction | • Corrosion resistance | • Machinable | • Repairable |
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In what applications can I use Super-Slide® plastic liners?
Super-Slide® plastic liners can be used anywhere. Applications include, but are not limited to: airboat bottoms, articulated dump trucks, augers, cold feed bins, dozer blades, feed wagons, end dumps, garbage trucks, manure spreaders, railroad cars, and wear plates. For more applications visit Super-Slide Applications.
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How long will a Super-Slide® plastic liner last?
The life of the Super-Slide plastic liner depends on the products hauled with it, the number of loads it carries and the condition of your floor. In general, a Red Hot liner will be twice as durable as a steel liner and four times as durable as an aluminum liner. A Blue Iron liner will generally be 1 time more durable than steel and three times more durable than aluminum.
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How much does Super-Slide® weigh?
| Grade | Thickness | Pounds per Square Foot |
| Blue Iron | 1/2" | 2.60 |
| 3/8" | 1.95 | |
| 1/4" | 1.30 | |
| Blue Stripe | 1/2" | 2.60 |
| 3/8" | 1.95 | |
| 1/4" | 1.30 | |
| 3/16" | 0.98 | |
| 1/8" | 0.65 | |
| Red Hot | 1/2" | 2.60 |
| Yellow Quartz | 1/2" | 2.60 |
| 3/8" | 1.95 | |
| 1/4" | 1.30 | |
| Steel* | 1/2" | 20.50 |
| Aluminum** | 1/2" | 7.50 |
*Steel weighs eight times more than Super-Slide plastic.
Pound for Pound: Red Hot outwears steel 16 to 1
Pound for Pound: Blue Iron outwears steel 12 to 1
**Aluminum weighs three times more than Super-Slide plastic.
Pound for Pound: Red Hot outwears aluminum 12 to 1
Pound for Pound: Blue Iron outwears aluminum 9 to 1
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Can I haul rip-rap or demolition with my Super-Slide® plastic liner?
Rip-rap and demolition are not recommended. However, with care and only under specific conditions, these materials may be hauled on Super-Slide plastic liners.
1. Before loading any material, put a 6 layer of dirt on the liner.
2. Load the rip-rap or demolition very carefully.
Immediately, repair any punctures or holes in the liner.
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Can I haul hot asphalt with Super-Slide® Blue Iron?
No. Only Super-Slide Red Hot is rated for hot asphalt.
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Which Super-Slide® product is right for me?
A list of common materials and the recommended Super-Slide product can be found at Super-Slide Materials.
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How long does it take to install a Super-Slide® plastic liner?
A typical installation takes six to seven hours for two people. With experience, it may take two people as little as four hours.
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What tools are needed to install a Super-Slide® plastic liner?
A list of tools along with instructions and installation tips can be found in the Super-Slide® Installation Guide.
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Which way should the scores face?
The scores should always face up.
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How do I know which side should face up?
Super-Slide® Blue Stripe and black liners need to be unrolled and flipped over before installing. No flipping is needed for UHMW Super-Slide® plastic liners, Red Hot, Blue Iron and Yellow Quartz.
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What can I do to extend the life of my Super-Slide® plastic liner?
Make sure no material has become lodged under the liner. Foreign material caught under the liner creates high spots, which cause faster wear. Also, check to make sure the cover strips are not damaged to restrict the liners expansion. Pressure-wash the liner to keep film and residue from building up on the liner. Check your liner regularly to identify and correct any problems as soon as possible. View page on Plastic Welders
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