TIVAR™ UV-resistant UHMW-PE retains all the key properties of TIVAR™ and exhibits enhanced stability for outdoor, UV-exposed applications. It has excellent abrasion resistance and impact strength, a low coefficient of friction, no moisture absorption and corrosion resistance. In agricultural applications, TIVAR™ UV-resistant UHMW-PE extends the life and performance of field equipment. Parts made from this material are self-lubricating and won't corrode or freeze, offering extended life and improved performance whether used on new machinery or as retrofits on weathered equipment.
PROPERTIES
Excellent outdoor stability
Retains key properties up to three times longer than non-UV formulations in outside use
Reduces noise
Self-lubricating
Corrosion-resistant
No moisture absorption
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
80
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
Flexural Strength (MPa)
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
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
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
White Black
Density (g/cm3)
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
