TIVAR™ TECH UHMW-PE is a specialty material with an extremely high degree of polymerization. This grade contains molybdenum disulphide, resulting in improved wear resistance and sliding properties over the standard TIVAR™ 1000 grade of UHMW-PE.
PROPERTIES
High polymerization
Contains molybdenum disulphide
Improved wear and sliding properties over standard UHMW-PE
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)
19
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
725
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
6.5
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
10.5
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
17
Flexural Strength (MPa)
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
105P
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
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
Dark Grey
Density (g/cm3)
0.94
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
