TIVAR™ ECO UHMW-PE shapes are produced from re-processed, industrial ultra high molecular weight polyethylene materials. The recycled materials are then re-purposed for use in a variety of industries such as construction and heavy equipment, agriculture and grain handling, bulk material and parcel handling and automotive and transportation. A high-performance polyethylene that is both economical and eco-friendly, TIVAR™ ECO UHMW-PE components exhibit excellent abrasion and corrosion resistance, outstanding impact strength, minimal moisture absorption and a low coefficient of friction. For these reasons, as well as its reduced ecological footprint, TIVAR™ ECO UHMW-PE is often a favored solution for wear and outrigger pads, strips, rails and guides, rollers, conveyors, chutes, hoppers, impact plates and asphalt equipment components.
PROPERTIES
Excellent abrasion and corrosion resistance
Cryogenic temperature performance
Outstanding impact strength
Minimal moisture absorption
Low coefficient of friction
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
80
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
Flexural Strength (MPa)
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
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
Not compliant
European Food Approval
Not compliant
NSF
Not compliant
3A-SSI
Not compliant
Canada AG
USDA
Not compliant
Flammability (UL Rating)
HB
Medical use
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
UHMW-PE
Brand Family
Colors
Green
Density (g/cm3)
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
