TIVAR™ HPV UHMW-PE

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene

TIVAR™ HPV UHMW-PE is an FDA compliant bearing grade with a built-in dry lubricant that reduces the coefficient of friction of finished components by up to 80%. The superior sliding performance of TIVAR™ HPV UHMW-PE shapes make this material a favored solution for chain guides, sliding strips, rollers, single and multiple corner wear bends and straight guides, helping to improve the sliding behavior of these parts at key touch points in conveyor systems. Such improvements are vital in high-precision applications, as longer productive cycles between maintenance and shorter downtimes allow these systems to run smoothly with less interruption.

TIVAR® HPV UHMW-PE plastic stock shapes
Product Information

Material Properties

  • Internal dry lubricant
  • Reduces coefficient of friction in finished components by up to 80%
  • Superior sliding performance and high limiting pressure velocity
  • Reduces maintenance and downtime in high-precision applications

Available Geometries

TIVAR™ HPV UHMW-PE stock shapes encompass a range of standard sizes in the following geometries: Extruded Profile, Rod, Plate

Extruded Profile
Rod
Plate

Available Colors

TIVAR™ HPV UHMW-PE stock shapes come in the following colors: Blue


Regional Availability

Availability of products, shapes, and colors may differ by region.
Application & Testing Information

Pre-assessment Testing

TIVAR™ HPV UHMW-PE carries the following compliances:

  • Food contact - USA FDA 21 CFR § 177.2500
  • products.itemGroup.compliances.9098

Please note: In some cases, different color variations of a material grade carry different approvals. Please see product documentation for details.


Documentation

For further regulatory documentation and absence declarations, please visit the regulatory page.