TIVAR® UHMWPE Grades

Although exhibiting considerably lower mechanical strength, stiffness and creep resistance than Ertalon/ Nylatron, Ertacetal and Ertalyte, the range of TIVAR ® grades meets the demands of many industries and this from cryogenic temperatures up to about 85 °C. These materials show outstanding impact strength, excellent wear and abrasion resistance, low friction and excellent release properties.

Product Overview

• Very good wear and abrasion resistance 
• High impact strength, even at low temperatures (particularly PE-UHMW) 
• Excellent chemical resistance 
• Low coefficient of friction 
• Excellent release properties 
• Very low water absorption 
• Moderate mechanical strength, stiffness and creep resistance 
• Very good electrical insulating and dielectric properties (except static dissipative grades) 
• Excellent machinability 
• Physiologically inert (several grades are suitable for food contact) 
• Good resistance to high energy radiation (gamma- and X-rays) 
• Not self-extinguishing

Note if Food Grades acc to EU 10/2011 are required it must be advised at time of enquiry, as they are purchased and certified to Order.