TIVAR™ Oil Filled UHMW-PE is an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene material that truly lives up to the self-lubricating description. In addition to enhancing the wear resistance of the material, the incorporated and evenly dispersed oil gives this material a considerably lower coefficient of friction than standard UHMW-PE products. It excels in conveying equipment, yielding a significant reduction in the required driving force as well as noise reduction. TIVAR™ Oil Filled UHMW-PE also offers an FDA food contact compliant composition.
PROPERTIES
Self-lubricating with incorporated, evenly dispersing oil
Improved wear resistance
Considerably lower coefficient of friction vs. standard UHMW-PE
Less force needed for conveyance
Noise abatement
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
42
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
80
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
16
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
375
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
4
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
6
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
10.5
Flexural Strength (MPa)
11
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
80
Chemical Properties
Property
Value
Hot Water / Steam
Limited
Acids, Weak
Acceptable
Acids, Strong (pH 1-3)
Acceptable
Alkalies, Weak
Acceptable
Alkalies, Strong (pH 11-14)
Acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aromatic
Acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aliphatic
Acceptable
Ketones, Esters
Acceptable
Chlorinated Solvents
Acceptable
Alcohols
Acceptable
Inorganic Salt Solutions
Acceptable
Electrical Properties
Property
Value
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm)
Certification Properties
Property
Value
FDA
Compliant
European Food Approval
Not compliant
NSF
Not compliant
3A-SSI
Not compliant
Canada AG
USDA
Compliant
Flammability (UL Rating)
HB
Medical use
FOOD - FDA FOOD - USDA
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
UHMW-PE
Brand Family
Colors
Grey Black Brown White
Density (g/cm3)
0.93
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
