RAM-extruded polyethylene Plastic profile extrusion in diverse geometries

The possibilities are endless with plastic profiles made from TIVAR®­, the material that sets the standard for industrial grade UHMW-PE. 

Available in an extensive selection of geometries, colors, lengths, and TIVAR® grades, extruded polyethylene profiles from Mitsubishi Chemical Group are indispensible to conveyance and guide applications in wide ranging industries. 

Explore our selection of over 300 standard profiles, or get started designing a custom profile to meet your exact requirements.  

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TIVAR® UHMW-PE grades
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RAM extrusion lines in Europe
YOUR ADVANTAGES Advantages of ram-extruded profiles from TIVAR® UHMW-PE
Why choose ram-extruded UHMW-PE? Learn why TIVAR® sets the standard for plastic profiles.

Excellent performance properties

  • High resistance to wear, abrasion, impact, and chemicals
  • Low coefficient of friction and self-lubrication properties for excellent sliding behavior
  • Great release properties
  • Suitable for temperatures from -250°C to 135°C
  • No moisture absorption
  • Food grade and antistatic grades available

Sustainability solutions

  • Optimized design minimizes material waste and improves cost-efficiency 
  • TIVAR® 1000 grades are 100% recyclable
  • Option to use TIVAR® Sterra™ grades, made from recycled contents for up to 45% reduction in carbon footprint
  • Lightweight and long-lasting 
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Virtually limitless options

  • Choose from over 38 TIVAR® grades
  • Many colors available
  • Higher design flexibility than with machining
  • No limitations in profile length
  • Thin wall thicknesses possible
  • Wide range of standard grades, profile shapes, and colors stocked for quick delivery
  • More complex, customized profiles can be realized on short notice
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SELECT YOUR SHAPE Standard profile shapes
With over 300 extrusion tools, we offer a wide variety of profile geometries with varying dimensions. Click to explore available dimensions for our broad selection of standard polyethylene profile shapes that are made-to-stock and made-to-order.
B profiles
C profiles (round)
C profiles (angular)
L profiles
U profiles
V profiles
W profiles
Z profiles
CUSTOM PROFILE GEOMETRIES Design your own profile

Need an extruded profile in custom dimensions? Beyond our extensive offering of standard profile shapes, we can also produce UHMW-PE profiles in customized dimensions to meet your specific needs.

All you need to do is supply us with sample parts or drawings, and we'll take it from there. We'll guide you through the process of designing your profile shape, advising you about your material options and critical tolerances.

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