TIVAR™ Sterra™ DrySlide UHMW-PE is an internally lubricated, recycled ultra high molecular weight polyethylene product. Because the lubricant is built into the matrix of the polyethylene with higher molecular weight, TIVAR™ Sterra™ DrySlide UHMW-PE offers a lower coefficient of friction and enhanced wear and abrasion resistance than TIVAR™ 1000 UHMW-PE, making it an excellent material for lining applications. The additives used also make this material static dissipative and considerably improve UV-resistance.
As part of the Sterra™ product portfolio, TIVAR™ Sterra™ DrySlide contains recycled UHMW-PE and therefore is associated with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to similar materials derived from non-recycled feedstocks.
PROPERTIES
Internally lubricated for low coefficient of friction
Enhanced wear, abrasion and UV-resistance
Static dissipative
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
42
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
80
Flammability (UL Rating)
HB
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
19
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
540
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
6.5
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
10
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
15.5
Flexural Strength (MPa)
18
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
49P
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)
Industry Specific Usage (FOOD)
Property
Value
FDA
Not compliant
EU
Not compliant
USDA
Not compliant
3A-SSI
Not compliant
VMX materials
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (MEDICAL)
Property
Value
ISO 10993-5 and USP <87>
Not compliant
ISO 10993-10 Sensitization
Not compliant
ISO 10993-10 (Intracutaneous Reactivity) and USP <88>
Not compliant
ISO 10993-11 and USP <88>
Not compliant
USP <88> (Implant)
Not compliant
ISO-10993-4
Not compliant
USP <661>
Not compliant
USP Class VI
Not compliant
AFO - Animal Free Origin
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (RECYCLED)
Property
Value
Statera™ portfolio
Compliant
Industry Specific Usage (NUCLEAR)
Property
Value
Shielding Portfolio
Not compliant
PMUC certified
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (SEMICON)
Property
Value
ESd materials
Compliant
Conductive materials
Not compliant
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 (%)
