Ultra High-molecular-weight polyethylenes (UHMWPE) have

been defined by ASTM as those "linear polyethylenes which

have a relative viscosity of 2.3 or greater, at a solution concentration of 0,05%, at 135 degrees Celsius, in decahydronapthalene,' ,

GOOD ELECTRICAL
PROPERTIE;S: Good as an electrical
insulator: volume resistivity is greater than 1016ohm-cm, and is
dialectric constant is 2.30 at 106 Hz and 2.34 at 100 Hz.
EASILY MACHINED:
Wood or metal working machines can
be used to saw, turn, plane, drill, pierce, or mill.

Nominal weight average molecular weight is 3 million or

higher, and grades are available from 3 to 7 million molecular
weight. By contrast, normal HDPE resins have molecular
weights in the range of 200,000 to 400,000.
UHMWPE has chemical, electrical, and other physical attributes quite similar to those of HDPE, but the extremely high
molecular weight gives it unique abrasion resistance, impact
strength, and special processing characteristics.
It is available in plates, sheets. blocks, billets, rod, tubes, and
numerous profiles using compression molding or ram extrusion
techniques. The resin is unsurpassedby any material, with the
exception of certain filled UHMW formulations, when wear
resistance,toughness, chemical inertness, low coefficient of friction, and self-lubrication characteristics are required.
Ten excellent reasonsto consider UHMW for critical applications are:
HIGH ABRASION RESISTANCE: resists extreme sliding
abrasion. Actual case studies show it will outwear steel 4 to 6
times.

SAND

SLURRY

TEST

Each material listed below was rotated 24 hours @ 1750 r.p.m.

Carbon Steel = abrasive rating of 100
The weight
The lower
50-50

los.o; for each material

the figure,
the better

sand/water

is relative to
the abrasive

100
resistance.

si urry .

TIVAR-100
Nylon
High MW
polyethylene
TFE
Stainless Steel
Polypropylene
Polycarbonate
Polyacetal

15
31
44
72
84
87
96
110

TFE/glass fiber
Normal MW
polyethylene
Phosphor bronze
Yellow
brass
Phenolic laminate
Hickory
wood
Hi Carbon Steel

113
125
193
409
571
967
100

LOW COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION: TIVAR(!J-100 is superslippery. It promotes smooth and constant material flow, even
under freezing conditions.
NON-STICKING:
Most materials will easily relea&e from
TIVAR's surface. TIV AR reducessticking, hang-up, and freezing
of bulk materials.
HIGH IMPACT STRENGTH: TIV ARC!>
is used for dry moving
applications where lubricants are not acceptable,as in food processing.
SELF-LUBRICATING: TIVARC!>is used for dry moving applications where lubricants are not acceptable, as in food processing.
CHEMICALLY INERT: TIVARC!>is unaffected by most corrosive industrial environments. Resistsmost alkalis, acids, and
common industrial chemicals to 80C.
ZERO WATER ABSORPTION:Parts fabricated from TIVAR(!J
can operate submersedwithout swelling.
MEETS FDA/USDA REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD CONTACT: Meet requirementsior direct food contact as outlines in
FDA and USDA Regulations. Odor-free, taste-free, ' noncorrosive, and physiologically inert.
PHYSICAL

Tivar@ is the registered trademark

PROPERTIES

PROPERTY

UNIT

Specific Gravity
Yield Strength
@73F
Ultimate Tensile Strength
@73F
Break Elongation
@73F
Yield Strength
@250F
Ultimate Tensile Strength @250F
Break Elongation
@250F
Hardness-Rockwell
"R" Scale
Shore
"D"
Flexural Modulus of elasticity
Shear Strength
Izod Impact + @23c

glcm3
p.s.i.
p.s.i.
%
p.s.i.
p.s.i.
%
-64
-67
p.s.i.
p.s.i.
ft-Ibs/in. notch

-@140c
Environ. Stress Cracking
Water Absorption

ft-Ibs/in. notch
hrs.
-NIL

@Fso

TYPICAL

VALUE

0.94
3400
6800
450
700
3300
900

110,000
3500
No Break
No Break
6000

of Poly Hi Solidur

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COEFFICIENT

OF

FRICTION

STATIC

MATERIALS

UHMW Polymer has a lower coefficient of friction than glass Together with
its self-Jubricating characteristics
it is an ideal material for bearings,
bushings, valves, wear strips or ariy application where sliding contact is
encountered
T~~DUAI

DDnD~DTI~~

COMPARISON

PROPERTY
Dry
Water
Oil

Mild Steel vs. Mild Steel

Mild Steel vs. UHMW
UHMW vs UHMW

0.15-020
0.20-0.30

T~~Tu~T~nn

OF DYNAMIC
NYLON

UHMW

0.05-0.10
0.05-0.08

IINIT

COEFFICIENT

OF FRICTION

NYLONS

TEFLON"'

DELRIN"'

0.04-0.25
0.04-0.08
0.04-0.05

0 15-0.35
0 10-0.20
0.05-0.10

818

0.15-0.40
0.14-0.19
002-0.11

0 15-0.40
0.14-0.19
0.02-0.11

0.10-022

ELECTRICAL

I KINETIC I TEST METHOD I

0.25-0.35
0.12-0.20
0.20-0.30

0.30-040

ON POLISHED

ASTM 0-1894

TVDI~AI

VAIII~

STEEL
NYLATRON

GS~

0.12-0.20
0.10-0.12
0.08-010

PROPERTIES

Chemical ReslSlance 01
dumb.bell

Test specimens
Duration of test
+ = resistant

30 days
mechanical

type

properties

not appreciably

-=

= limited

resistant

decrease in yield stress and ultimate tensile

strength less than 20%
decrease in yield stress and ultimate tensile
strength greater than 20%

not resistant

affected

TEMPERATURE

TEMPERATURE

REAGENT
I. Inorganic
Chromic acid
Hydrochloric
Hydrocyanic
Hydrofluoric
Nitric acid
Nitric acid
Nitric acid
Phosphoric
Sulphuric
Sulphuric
Sulphuric

20C

acids
(80%)
acid (conc.)
acid
acid

+
+
+
+

(conc.)
(50%)
(20%)
acid (85%)
acid (conc.)
acid (75%)
acid (50%)

/
+
+
+
+
+

". AlkalIs
Aqueous ammonia
Potassium hydroxide
solution
Sodium hydroxide
solution
III. Aqueous
solutions
Aluminum chloride
Ammonium nitrate
Bleaching powder
Calcium chloride
Sodium carbonate
Sodium chloride
Sodium hypochlorite
Zinc chloride
IV. Organlcaclds
Acetic acid (99%)
Acetic acid (10%)
Butyric acid
Citric acid
Formic acid
Oleic acid

of inorganic

SOC

+
+
+
+
+
+
I
+

REAGENT

BOC

V. Hydrocarbons
Benzene

I
+

+
I
+

+
+
+

+
+

+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+

+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+

+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+

+
+
+
+
+
+

+
+
+
+
+
+

salts

I
+

and halogenated

hydrocarbons
/

Carbon tetrachloride
Cyclohexane
Dichloroethylene

/
+
--

Diesel oil
n-Heptane
Petroleum

+
+
+

ether

soC

+
+
+

/
/

White spirit
Xylene

+
/

i
i

Ketones,

Ester

80C

Trichloroethylene
Toluene

VI. Alcohols,
Acetone

+
+
+

20C

and Amines

Aniline
Benzyl alcohol
Butyl alcohol
Cyclohexanol
Ethanol
Ethyl acetate
Ethylene glycol
Glycerine
Lauryl alcohol
Propyl alcohol

+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+

+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+

VII. Miscellaneous
Beer
Detergents
in aqueous solution
Distilled water
Hydrogen peroxide 30% (Perthydrol)
Linseed oil
Milk
Olive oil
Sea water
Wine

+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+

+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+

73

I
+
+
+

+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+

Flow Promotion Surfaces

Tivar ultrahigh molecular weight
polyethylene (UHMW) provides
answers for wear and friction in
components used in unit conveying
and for moving wet, sticky, or fine
materials in hoppers and chutes.
Whether you're rice bran through
chutes and hoppers, pizza dough
through augers, or poultry through
freezer systems, TIVAR UHMW
products can help provide smooth,
predictable operations.
Engineered with the highest molecular weight available, TIVAR
delivers the plastic properties needed in the food processing industry.
Self-lubricating, even at -300 C,
TIVAR's low coefficient of friction
makes the perfect sliding surface for
sticky, fine, hard-to-move bulk materials. A high resistance to corrosive
chemicals and high resistance to
impact shock enable TIVAR to withstand serious abuse. And because it
fights sliding abrasion so well,
11VARis a natural choice to use for
component parts, wear strips and
slide plates; anywhere sliding wear
cannot be tolerated.
So far we've discussed the four
key characteristics of TIVAR: Flow
Promotion, Abrasion Resistance,
Corrosion Resistance and Shock
Strength. The combination of these,
its light weight (a 3/8" X 48" X 120"
sheet weighs only 75 pounds), high
dielectric strength for excellent electrical insulation properties, ease of
fabrication and overall low cost
compared to other metals, ceramics
and polymers make TIVAR the ideal
material for many demanding
aoolications.

These superior polymers set the standard of excellence in the

industry offering the highest molecular weight available. 11VAR1000 and TIVAR-1000 Recycled demonstrate their versatility in
providing special solutions to specific problems.

TIVAH. 1000

TIVAR .1000 Recycled

Natural (100%) virgin UHMW

polymer produced from resin
exhibiting the highest molecular weight available (exceeding
ASTM Specification D-4020-81).
11VAR-1000 UHMW products
exhibit an extremely high
property retention, along with
flatness, thickness tolerance
and surface characteristics
which are unmatched. As a
pure material, 11VAR-1000
meets compliance with FDA
for use in food contact
applications.
Benefits
.Flow Promotion
.Abrasion Resistance
.Corrosion Resistance
.Shock Strength

A blend of virgin and regenerated UHMW polymers. 11VAR1000 Recycled is available at a

savings for non-food contact
applications.
BenefIts
.Flow Promotion
.Abrasion Resistance
.Corrosion Resistance
.Shock Strength

Colors
.Natural
.Custom

Colors

Thickness
Width/Length
1/8" through 4"
48" X 96"
1/8" through 2"
48" X 120"
1/4" through 1"
60" X 120"
Applications
.Combine Head Skid Plates
.Fabricated Conveyor Shuttles
.Chain Tensioners
.Flat-top Chain Wear Guides
.Fabricated Elevator Guide
Shoes
.Telescoping Boom Slide
Pads

Additional BenefIt
.Economical
Colors
.Black
.Green
Thickness
Width/Length
1/4" through 4"
48" X 120"
2 1/2" through 4" 48" X 96"
Applications
.Woodyard Conveyor
"Jackladder" Chain Wear
Plates
.Drag
Conveyor Flights for
Grain and Wood Chips
.Amusement Park Under
Chain Strips
.Belt Conveyor Wipers and
Skirt Boarding
.Fabricated Wood Chip
Screens

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TIVAR AntiStatic
Filled TIVAR UHMW to allow
partial Transmission of
electrical charge, thus
dissipating static build-up.
Benefits
.Flow Promotion
.Abrasion Resistance
.Corrosion Resistance
.Shock Strength
Additional Benefit
.Static Reduced
Color
.Black
Thickness
Width/Length
1/8" through 4"
48" X 96"
1/8" through 2"
48" X 120"
Applications
.Chute/Slide Liners for
Package/Parcel Handling
.Grain Discharge Spout
Liners
.Electronic Assembly
Conveyor Components
.Hopper Liners in Dust
Collection Systems

Sanalite@
Sarialite~ is a premium cutting
board material. 1bis cutting.
board material is used in a.
wide array of applications.
from home use to the largest.
packing plants in the USA.

TIVAR UV Resistant
Chemically modified or filled
nvAR UHMW to provide
protection from ultra-violet
radiation for outdoor
applications. nvAR has the
backing of years of South
Florida field testing as proof
of this product. Available in
black and custom colors.

TlVAR Oil Filled

FDA approved oil-filled
nvAR to provide additional
lubrication for demanding
applications. Used extensively
in closed loop continuous
chain applications as a chain
guide wear strip.
Benefits
.Flow Promotion
.Abrasion Resistance
.Corrosion Resistance
.Shock Strength
Additional Benefit
.Meets FDA Specifications
.Lubricates other Surfaces

Benefits
.Flow Promotion
.Abrasion Resistance
.Corrosion Resistance
.Shock Strength
Additional Benefit
.Ultra-Violet Radiation
Resistant

Color
.Brown

Colors
.Black
.Custom Colors

11lickness
Width/Length
1/8" through 2"
48" X 120'.

Thickness
Width/Length
1/8" through 4" 48" X 96"
1/8" through 2" 48" X 120"
Applications
.Dock Fender Facing
.Skateboard Heel Stops
.Water Slide Liners
.Dump Trailer Liners
.Snowplow Mold Boards

High Density

Polyethylene

Applications
.Continuous Chain Under
Chain Slide Strips
.Fabricated Chain
"Bow Curves"
.Bottling Conveyor
Cam Guides

(Cutting

Key Properties
Lightweight
Easily Cleaned
Od?rless ~ Tasteless
Resists Acids
.Pebbled Surface.
.Reduces 1be Dullmg Of
Cutting Blades
.Approved by National
Sanitation Foundation
No.721
.Meets FDA Reg.
21CRF177.1520 Item 2.1

Board)

The Best Way To Stay Sharp

Sanalite~ has a unique self
healing quality that helps it
retain its shape. Fibrous
wood doesn't. It also keeps
you sharp and productive.
,
Here s h.ow. The surface ~olecules give ~ay to the knIfe
blade, bouncmg back, not
fighting the cutting action like
wood grain does. This gives
you more time between
sharpening.

Tivar@is the registered trademark of MenashaCorporation.

Sanalite@is the registered trademark of Mena.o;ha
Corporation.
"Please Call for Current

Pricing

and/or

Further

Product

Information.'

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TlVAR@ Molded

Sheet

TIVAR Extruded Products

Products

TIVARStandard Products
nvAR-1000
.Natural (1000/0)virgin UHMW
Thickness
1/8" ,through 4"
Sheet Sizes
1/8" through 2"
1/4" through 1"

Width/length
48" X 96"
48" X 120"
60" X 120"

nvAR-10oo RECYCLED
.Blend of virgin and reprocessed
Thickness
Sheet Sizes
1/4" through 2"
2 1/2" through 4"

UHMW
Width/length
48" X 120"
48" X 96"

nmE
.7/8" OD X 1/4" ID to 85/8" OD X& 77/8" ID
.10' Lengths
.Standard and custom size availability
ROD
.1/2" to 6" diameter
.10' Lengths
.Standard and custom size availability
.Close tolerance capability to :t .005"
on diameter
.Annealed 11VAR XS-100 in 1/2" through 4"
diameter
BOARD and TAPE (Rectangular Stock)
.7/32" thick X 2 1/2 wide to 2 1/2" thick X 13"
wide
.All materials available in lengths up to 40'
.7/32" through 3/8" available in custom coil
lengths
.Standard and custom size capability

TIVARSpecialty Products
nvAR-10oo ANTlsTAnc
.Filled UHMW dissipates static build-up.
nvAR uv RESISTANT
.Modified UHMW provides UV protection.
nvAR OIL FILLED
.Meets FDA specifications.

PROFll.E SHAPES
.Standard shapes
.Short run fabricated profiles available
.Standard and custom capability
.Over 145 standard extrusions available

nvAR DRY SLIDE

.Static reduced and low coefficient of friction.
Thickness
Width/length
Sheet Sizes
1/8" through 4"
48" X 96"
1/8" through 2"
48" X 120"

TlVAR Molded
Parts
Standard and custom compression molded parts
are available

TIVARPremium Products
nvAR-90
.Fully cross-linked and glass bead filled.
Thickness
Width/length
Sheet Sizes
1/4" through 2"
48" X 120"

Special
Services
.Application
development assistance
.Special size and cut-to-size services
.Availability of plus thickness tolerance sheet
.11VAR$ fasteners and sheet drilling tools

nvAR SXL
.Partially cross-linked and glass bead filled.
Thickness
Width/length
Sheet Sizes
1/4" through 2"
48" X 120"

Tivar@ is the registered trademark of Menasha Corporation.

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