Product Overview
SSS Off-Road aftermarket skid plates are a must for all UTV enthusiasts who value their investments—the people they ride with as well as their machines. Factory skid plates do not do an outstanding job in giving you peace of mind when you are out doing what you enjoy the most.
Don’t RIDE unprotected! SKID UP with an SSS Off-Road skid plate!
FEATURES
- 3/8" Thick 100% UHMW
- Recessed bolt holes for flushed hardware that allows for a smooth, no-snag finish
- Lap joints interlock for a full under body coverage that is seamless and reduces the chances of something catching
- Complete skid plate averages 3-5 pieces to provide a stronger reinforcement to the bottom of the machine
- Approx. 2" lip (on the side, front or both) built-in to the main skid piece that provides extra protection to the machine frame
What is UHMW?
What does UHMW stand for?
UHMW-PE stands for Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polythene.
UHMW vs HMW?
UHMW has more than 10x the molecular weight than it's little brother HMW (some might call it ARMW). This is what gives UHMW it's superior impact strength, abrasion resistance, stress/crack resistance, and more! This makes it very important to prioritize material type/authenticity over material thickness.
Genuine UHMW
We only supply genuine American made UHMW-PE.
We believe some products pose as UHMW based but are not made from UHMW. Some material descriptions that we believe you should be aware of are:
- "Proprietary blend of UHMW" (most likely HDPE or HMW)
- HMW (less than 10x the molecular weight of UHMW)
- ARMW (most likely HMW)
Why SSS Off-Road doesn't use colored UHMW
UHMW colors are very limited and primarily used for utility applications, not cosmetic applications. This means that color shades can have significant variations from sheet-to-sheet and will not be matched to a specific Pantone (color matching system). If you have seen cool colored plastics, they are most likely not UHMW because of the inability to color match.
