TIVAR™ SuperPlus UHMW-PE is a wear-optimized, partially cross-linked material with extremely high degree of polymerization for use in most demanding applications and environments. When used for drainage elements in paper machinery, this TIVAR™ UHMW-PE grade generally also offers better wear and sliding performance than TIVAR™ Ceram P UHMW-PE. It can perform in high temperature applications to 107°C (225°F) without degradation. SuperPlus's thermal expansion is also up to 25% below other TIVAR™ formulations.
PROPERTIES
Excellent abrasion resistance
Very good sliding properties
Good dimensional stability
Reduced thermal expansion
Long life span
Outstanding chemical and corrosion resistance
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)
17
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
600
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
5
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
8.5
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
14.5
Flexural Strength (MPa)
15
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
90P
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
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (NUCLEAR)
Property
Value
Shielding Portfolio
Not compliant
PMUC certified
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (SEMICON)
Property
Value
ESd materials
Not compliant
Conductive materials
Not compliant
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
UHMW-PE
Brand Family
Colors
Grey
Density (g/cm3)
0.96
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
