TIVAR™ H.O.T FG UHMW-PE (Food Grade) shapes are formulated to maintain key performance properties at higher operating temperature ranges. This UHMW-PE grade excels in a variety of industrial manufacturing environments with operating temperature of up to 135°C (275°F). Components made from TIVAR™ H.O.T. FG UHMW-PE are compliant with EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR § 177.1520 standard, making them the ideal, longer-lasting material for wear parts in dairy, bakery, poultry/meat and other food processing industries where higher temperatures or frequent chemical wash downs shorten part life.
PROPERTIES
Maintains performance at temperatures up to 135°C (275°F)
Excellent wear and chemical resistance
Compliant with EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR § 177.1520
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
42
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
110
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
19
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
700
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
6
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
10
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
16
Flexural Strength (MPa)
16
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
100P
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)
45
Certification Properties
Property
Value
FDA
Compliant
European Food Approval
Compliant
NSF
Not compliant
3A-SSI
Compliant
Canada AG
USDA
Compliant
Flammability (UL Rating)
HB
Medical use
FOOD - FDA FOOD - EU FOOD - 3A-SSI FOOD - USDA
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
UHMW-PE
Brand Family
Colors
White Blue
Density (g/cm3)
0.93
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
