TIVAR® Burnguard is a static dissipative and flame retardant material specifically developed to improve the flammability behavior of unfilled polyethylene grades. This grade in particular possesses a UL94 V-0 Flammability Rating. Due to these characteristics, TIVAR® BurnGuard excels in applications where key components may be exposed to combustion such as bunker and chute liners, hopper liners, self-unloading ships, railcar liners, dragline buckets, belt scrapers, storage bin liners, vibratory feeder liners, and wear strips.

TIVAR® Premium UHMW-PE is a cross-linked version of various TIVAR grades. It exhibits excellent abrasion resistance and impact strength, low coefficient of friction, no moisture absorption, and corrosion resistance. This material offers superior wear resistance and part life in wet and dry environment, and maintains key physical properties to -200° C.

TIVAR® 88-2 ESd Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE electro static dissipative shapes prevent the build-up of electrical charges in dusty or volatile environments. As a premium ESd grade that offers low moisture absorption, the lowest coefficient of friction of all TIVAR® 88 grades, and excellent chemical resistance, TIVAR® 88-2 ESd UHMW-PE components can be fabricated and welded for any application that requires a seamless drop-in liner, a framed-in liner, or a replacement liner. For these reasons, this UV stabilized grade is considered the material of choice for the lining of storage and transport containers, hoppers, chutes, tubes, bunkers, conveyors, vibratory pans, and stand pipes. Furthermore, TIVAR® 88-2 ESd UHMW-PE liners are available in kits, and can be self-installed or professionally-installed through our extensive network of global SytemTIVAR® Engineering Partners.

TIVAR® DS Food Grade is a modified PE with extremely high molecular weight (average 9E6 g/mol) which, when combined with Mitsubishi Chemical Group's sophisticated manufacturing process, results in a UHMW-PE with superior wear and abrasion resistance over the standard TIVAR® 1000. TIVAR® DS FG also is EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR § 177.1520 compliant, making this grade ideal for components and replacement parts in food processing and packaging plants.

TIVAR® TECH is a specialty UHMW-PE 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.

TIVAR® Ceram P Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE self-lubricating, glass-filled shapes excel in applications where high load, high speed, and severe sliding capabilities are required. Easily recognizable by its bright green color, this grade in particular is characterized by its exceptional wear and corrosion resistance, minimal moisture absorption, and high tensile strength over standard UHMW grades, ultimately resulting in increased part life and reduced maintenance downtime. For these reasons, TIVAR® Ceram P UHMW-PE components are prevalent in the agriculture, lumber processing, material handling, and pulp, paper, and steel milling industries.

TIVAR® CleanStat™ EC FG (Food grade) is an electrically conductive UHMW-PE that meets both EU and FDA compliance requirements for food contact applications. It provides clean surfaces and edges after machining, is laser-markable and has a surface resistivity of ≤ 10E4 Ohm/sq. It is also chemically resistant to a wide range of cleaning agents and attracts less dust than standard ESD materials, providing a cleaner work environment. The use of TIVAR® CleanStat™ EC FG is recommended for food and pharmaceutical packaging applications, sliding and gliding strips, manifolds, valves, and conveyor stars.

TIVAR® 1000 Colors Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE shapes have a well-balanced property profile with a unique combination of wear and corrosion resistance, a low friction surface, excellent impact strength, and FDA and EU compliant composition. This self-lubricating grade sets the standard for engineered polymers, and is prevalent in a variety of industries and applications. For these reasons, TIVAR® 1000 Colors UHMW-PE components are often favored as solutions for bearings, bushings, chain guides, sprockets, gears, rollers, paddles, and scrapers.

TIVAR® UV UHMW-PE retains all key properties of TIVAR® and exhibits enhanced stability for outdoor, UV-exposed applications.
It has excellent wear resistance and impact strength, low friction coefficient, does not absorb moisture and is corrosion resistant. In agricultural applications, TIVAR® UV extends the life and performance of field equipment. Parts made from this material are self-lubricating and will not corrode or freeze, providing extended life and improved performance whether used on new machinery or retrofitted to weathered equipment.

TIVAR® 1000 Virgin sets the standard for UHMW-PE shapes, offering a well-balanced property profile that includes a unique combination of wear and corrosion resistance, a low friction surface, excellent impact strength, and FDA compliant composition. This self-lubricating UHMW-PE is an incredibly versatile engineered polymer that is prevalent in a variety of industries and applications. TIVAR® 1000 Virgin UHMW-PE components are often favored as solutions for bearings, bushings, chain guides, sprockets, gears, rollers, paddles, and scrapers.

TIVAR® CleanStat™ Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMW-PE electro static dissipative shapes are FDA  21 CFR § 177.1520 compliant, which makes them a favored solution within the food processing and pharmaceutical industries. In addition to these characteristics, TIVAR® CleanStat™ UHMW-PE components exhibit superior corrosion and wear resistance, zero moisture absorption, and outstanding welding capabilities. For these reasons, this grade can be easily fabricated into components and replacement parts that reduce noise levels, and require less frequent cleaning in food processing and packaging plants.

TIVAR® 1000 Electrically Conductive (EC) UHMW-PE shapes provide improved protection against electrical charge build-up, by offering increased conductivity to quickly move the charge away from the application environment. In addition to these characteristics, TIVAR® EC UHMW-PE components exhibit excellent abrasion resistance, superior impact strength, zero moisture absorption, outstanding corrosion resistance, and a low coefficient of friction. For these reasons, this self-lubricating grade is often a favored solution for assembly conveyor components, bearings, chain guides, chute liners, guide rails, transfer plates, and wear strips.

TIVAR® CleanStat™ EC FG (Food grade) is an electrically conductive UHMW-PE that meets both EU and FDA compliance requirements for food contact applications. It provides clean surfaces and edges after machining, is laser-markable and has a surface resistivity of ≤ 10E4 Ohm/sq. It is also chemically resistant to a wide range of cleaning agents and attracts less dust than standard ESD materials, providing a cleaner work environment. The use of TIVAR® CleanStat™ EC FG is recommended for food and pharmaceutical packaging applications, sliding and gliding strips, manifolds, valves, and conveyor stars.

TIVAR® DrySlide is a UHMW-PE product with an internal lubricant built into the polymer matrix with higher molecular weight. Because of this lubrication, TIVAR® DrySlide offers a lower coefficient of friction and enhanced wear and abrasion resistance than TIVAR® 1000 UHMW-PE. The additives used also make this material static dissipative and considerably improve UV-resistance.

TIVAR® Ceram P FG (Food Grade) is a self-lubricating, glass-filled UHMW-PE that excels in applications where high load, high speed, and severe sliding capabilities are required. Easily recognizable by its bright green color, this grade is characterized by its exceptional wear and corrosion resistance, minimal moisture absorption, and high tensile strength over standard UHMW grades, ultimately resulting in increased part life and reduced maintenance downtime. For these reasons, TIVAR® Ceram P FG components are prevalent in the agriculture, lumber processing, material handling, and pulp, paper, and steel milling industries. It also is EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR § 177.1520 compliant which makes this grade ideal for components and replacement parts in food processing and packaging plants.

Available in a range of colors, TIVAR® 1000 Food Grade UHMW-PE shapes have a well-balanced property profile with a unique combination of wear and corrosion resistance, a low friction surface, excellent impact strength and are FDA (21 CFR § 177.1520) / EU 10/2011 compliant. This self-lubricating grade sets the standard for engineered polymers, and is prevalent in a variety of industries and applications. For these reasons, TIVAR® 1000 UHMW-PE Food Grade components are often favored as solutions for bearings, bushings, chain guides, sprockets, gears, rollers, paddles, and scrapers.

TIVAR® Extended Wear is a glass filled and partially cross-linked UHMW-PE for improved wear resistance. This modified formula retains all the key properties of TIVAR® including low friction surface, wear and corrosion resistance, and impact strength.

TIVAR® 88 UHMW-PE is a premium glass-filled grade that offers low moisture absorption, a low coefficient of friction, and excellent chemical resistance. TIVAR® 88 UHMW-PE components are designed to combat flow stoppage, prevent dead volume, and allow bulk materials to flow freely. For these reasons, this grade is considered the material of choice for the lining of storage and transport containers, hoppers, chutes, tubes, bunkers, conveyors, vibratory pans, and stand pipes. Furthermore, TIVAR® 88 UHMW-PE liners are available in kits, and can be self-installed or professionally-installed through our extensive network of global SytemTIVAR® Engineering Partners.

TIVAR® ASTL Food Grade UHMW-PE, based on a polyethylene grade with extremely high molecular weight, was specifically developed for tough anti-abrasion applications. TIVAR®  ASTL Food Grade UHMW-PE exhibits higher resistance to wear and abrasion and a lower surface resistivity than TIVAR® 1000 UHMW-PE antistatic. The additives used also render this material static dissipative and highly UV-resistant.

TIVAR® HPV is an FDA and EU compliant, bearing grade UHMW-PE 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® Sterra™ shapes are produced from re-processed, industrial ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene materials. These recycled shapes are then re-purposed for use in a variety of industries such as construction and heavy equipment, agriculture and grain handling, bulk material and parcel handling, and automotive and transportation.

As a premium grade UHMW-PE that is both economical and eco-friendly, TIVAR® Sterra™ components exhibit excellent abrasion and corrosion resistance, outstanding impact strength, minimal moisture absorption, and a low coefficient of friction. For these reasons, TIVAR® Sterra™ UHMW-PE is often a favored solution for wear and outrigger pads, strips, rails, guides, rollers, conveyors, chutes, hoppers, impact plates, and asphalt equipment components.

As part of the Sterra™ product portfolio, TIVAR® Sterra™ contains recycled UHMW-PE and therefore is associated with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to similar materials derived from non-recycled feedstocks.

TIVAR® Sterra™ ESD UHMW-PE electro static dissipative shapes are produced from re-processed, industrial ultra high molecular weight polyethylene materials. These recycled shapes are re-purposed for use in a variety of industries such as agriculture and grain handling, as well as bulk material and parcel handling.

As a premium grade that is both economical and eco-friendly, TIVAR® Sterra™ ESD components exhibit excellent abrasion and corrosion resistance, outstanding impact strength, minimal moisture absorption, and a low coefficient of friction. For these reasons, TIVAR® Sterra™ ESD is often a favored lining material for conveyor, chute, and hopper applications, where electrical charge build-ups are prevalent.

As part of the Sterra™ product portfolio, TIVAR® Sterra™ ESD contains recycled UHMW-PE and therefore is associated with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to similar materials derived from non-recycled feedstocks.

TIVAR® Cestidur FG UHMW-PE is a modified, food grade UHMW-PE with extremely high molecular weight (average 9E6 g/mol). Its high molecular weight in combination with a particular manufacturing process result in a PE grade with superior wear and abrasion resistance over TIVAR® 1000.

TIVAR® HPV Food Grade is a UHMW-PE compliant with food regulations EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR § 177.1520. This bearing grade material has a built in dry lubricant that reduces the coefficient of friction in finished components by as much as 80%. Its superior sliding performance make TIVAR® HPV Food Grade a favored solution for chain guides, sliding strips, rollers, single and multiple corner wear bends, and straight guides, and improve the sliding behavior of these parts at key touch points in conveyor systems. For high-precision applications, this is vital as longer productive cycles between maintenance and shorter downtimes allow these systems to run smoothly with less interruption.

TIVAR® ECO Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene shapes are produced from re-processed, industrial UHMW-PE materials. The recycled materials are then re-purposed for use in a variety of industries such as construction and heavy equipment, agriculture and grain handling, bulk material and parcel handling, and automotive and transportation. A high-performance polyethylene that is both economical and eco-friendly, TIVAR® ECO UHMW-PE components exhibit excellent abrasion and corrosion resistance, outstanding impact strength, minimal moisture absorption, and a low coefficient of friction. For these reasons, as well as its reduced ecological footprint, TIVAR® ECO UHMW-PE is often a favored solution for wear and outrigger pads, strips, rails, and guides, rollers, conveyors, chutes, hoppers, impact plates, and asphalt equipment components.

TIVAR® Arctic is a modified, revolutionary lining material based on an extremely high molecular weight PE matrix. While subzero temperatures can cause bulk materials to freeze to traditional UHMW-PE liners, TIVAR® Arctic exhibits great release properties even below -15°C.

Developed especially for use in the coldest regions on earth where temperatures can drop to -50°C, its unique and innovative formulation is based on active fillers that makes TIVAR® Arctic very effective when used at freezing temperatures. Field tested in Siberia, TIVAR® Arctic could give a very short payback time for your investment. TIVAR® Arctic is Patent Pending.

TIVAR® 88-2 UV-stabilized UHMW-PE shapes offer the lowest coefficient of friction of all TIVAR® 88 grades. Additionally, this premium, lubricant-filled lining material offers low moisture absorption and excellent chemical resistance. TIVAR® 88-2 UHMW-PE components can be fabricated and welded for any application that requires a seamless drop-in liner, a framed-in liner, or a replacement liner. For these reasons, this grade is considered the material of choice for lining storage and transport containers, hoppers, chutes, tubes, bunkers, conveyors, vibratory pans, and stand pipes. Furthermore, TIVAR® 88-2 UHMW-PE liners are available in kits, and can be self-installed or professionally installed through our extensive network of global SytemTIVAR® Engineering Partners.

TIVAR® ESD UHMW-PE / TIVAR® 1000 Antistatic UHMW-PE electro static dissipative, carbon-filled shapes protect against electrical charge build-up on wear surfaces. In addition to these characteristics, TIVAR® ESD UHMW-PE / TIVAR® 1000 Antistatic UHMW-PE components exhibit excellent corrosion resistance and zero moisture absorption in robotic and conveyor equipment parts that are especially sensitive to electrical charge build-up. For these reasons, this TIVAR® grade is often favored as a solution in chain guides, chute liners, guide rails, wear stripe, transfer plates, bearings, and assembly conveyor components.

TIVAR® VMX Food Grade UHMW-PE is an EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR § 177.1520 compliant material containing a metal detectable additive. The material has been specifically tailored for use in the food processing and packaging industries where it can easily be traced by different detection systems installed to detect contamination of the foodstuffs. TIVAR® VMX Food Grade presents excellent toughness and impact strength and even improved wear and abrasion resistance compared with TIVAR® 1000 and therefore make this grade especially suited for wear and friction applications.

TIVAR® SuperPlus is a wear optimized, partially cross-linked UHMW-PE material with extremely high degree of polymerization for use in most demanding applications and environments. When used for drainage elements in paper machinery, this TIVAR® grade generally also offers better wear and sliding performance than TIVAR® Ceram P UHMW-PE. It can perform in high temperature applications to 225º F (107º C) without degradation. SuperPlus's thermal expansion is also up to 25% below other TIVAR® formulations.

TIVAR® H.O.T (high operating temperature) is a premium UHMW-PE grade that is formulated to help finished components maintain key performance properties in an extended temperature range. TIVAR® H.O.T. excels in a variety of industrial manufacturing environments where temperatures reach up to 275°F / 135°C. Furthermore, TIVAR® H.O.T. UHMW-PE components are compliant with FDA and SSI Standard 20 requirements, making this material the ideal, longer life thermoplastic for wear parts in dairy, bakery, poultry/meat and other food processing industries where higher temperatures or frequent chemical wash downs shorten part life.

TIVAR® Oil-Filled UHMW-PE is an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene material that truly lives up to the self-lubricating description. In addition to enhancing the wear resistance of the material, the incorporated and evenly dispersed oil gives this material a considerably lower coefficient of friction than standard UHMW-PE products. It excels in conveying equipment, yielding a significant reduction in the required driving force as well as noise reduction. TIVAR® Oil UHMW-PE also offers an FDA food contact compliant composition.

TIVAR® ESD FG (Food Grade) is an electro static dissipative, carbon-filled UHMW-PE that protects against electrical charge build-up on wear surfaces. In addition to these characteristics, components made from this material exhibit excellent corrosion resistance and zero moisture absorption in robotic and conveyor equipment parts that are especially sensitive to electrical charge build-up. Due to these properties, and its EU 10/2011 food compliancy, this TIVAR® grade is often favored as a solution in chain guides, chute liners, guide rails, wear stripe, transfer plates, bearings, and assembly conveyor components.

TIVAR® Sterra™ DrySlide UHMW-PE is an internally lubricated, recycled ultra high molecular weight polyethylene product. Because the lubricant is built into the matrix of the polyethylene with higher molecular weight, TIVAR® Sterra™ DrySlide UHMW-PE offers a lower coefficient of friction and enhanced wear and abrasion resistance than TIVAR® 1000 UHMW-PE, making it an excellent material for lining applications. The additives used also make this material static dissipative and considerably improve UV-resistance.

As part of the Sterra™ product portfolio, TIVAR® Sterra™ DrySlide contains recycled UHMW-PE and therefore is associated with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to similar materials derived from non-recycled feedstocks.

TIVAR® 88 ESD UHMW-PE electro static dissipative shapes prevent the build-up of electrical charges in dusty or volatile environments. As a premium glass-filled cross-linked ESD grade, this lining material also exhibits low moisture absorption, the lowest coefficient of friction of all TIVAR® 88 grades, and excellent chemical resistance. TIVAR® 88 ESD UHMW-PE components are designed to combat flow stoppage, prevent dead volume, and allow bulk materials to flow freely. For these reasons, this grade is considered the material of choice for the lining of storage and transport containers, hoppers, chutes, tubes, bunkers, conveyors, vibratory pans, and stand pipes. Furthermore, TIVAR® 88 ESD UHMW-PE liners are available in kits, and can be self-installed or professionally installed through our extensive network of global SytemTIVAR® Engineering Partners.