TIVAR™ ESD FG UHMW-PE (Food Grade) is an electrostatic dissipative, carbon-filled grade that protects against electrical charge build-up on wear surfaces. In addition to these characteristics, components made from this material exhibit excellent corrosion resistance and zero moisture absorption in robotic and conveyor equipment parts that are especially sensitive to electrical charge build-up. Due to these properties and its EU 10/2011 food compliancy, this TIVAR™ UHMW-PE grade is often favored as a solution in chain guides, chute liners, guide rails, wear stripe, transfer plates, bearings and assembly conveyor components.
PROPERTIES
Carbon filled
Discharges electrostatic build-up on wear surfaces
EU 10/2011 food compliancy
Excellent corrosion resistance
Zero moisture absorption
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)
20
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
790
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
7
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
11
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
17.5
Flexural Strength (MPa)
18
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
110P
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
Compliant
NSF
Not compliant
3A-SSI
Not compliant
Canada AG
USDA
Not compliant
Flammability (UL Rating)
HB
Medical use
FOOD - EU SEMICON - ESd materials
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
UHMW-PE
Brand Family
Colors
Black
Density (g/cm3)
0.94
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
