Polyethylene Sheets

Tivar polyethylene is the brand name of Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products. Tivar is an extensive range of Virgin, partially reprocessed, coloured or modified Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW) stock shapes, manufactured by compression moulding or extrusion. In less demanding applications with respect to wear and impact resistance, PE 500 grade polyethylene may present an economical alternative for the Tivar standard grades.

There are many variations of Tivar 1000 polyethylene that have been created to meet specific market requirements. Tivar proprietary Polyethylene grades offer improved sliding and wear properties, static dissipative characteristics, enhanced release properties or improved engineering characteristics.

Polyethylene Availability

	Rod thickness	Sheet thickness
Tivar 1000	10mm - 200mm	2mm - 150mm
Tivar 1000 Anti-Static	N/A	3mm - 25mm
PE500	N/A	8mm - 100mm
PE300	10mm - 500mm	1mm - 50mm
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Tivar 1000 (PE-UHMW) black / red / blue / white

Tivar 1000 is an engineered PE-UHMW with a molecular weight of approximately 5 to 10,5 million g/mol. Tivar 1000 is available as compression moulded or ram extruded semi-finished shape in various colours. Fabricated parts and components can be machined out of semi-finished shapes.

Tivar 1000 Characteristics

Excellent sliding properties
High wear resistance
High impact strength
Very good chemical and corrosion resistance
Good noise absorption
Anti-adhesive
High energy absorption capacity and high stress rates
Temperature resistance from -200°C to +80°C
Physiologically safe

Tivar 1000 Applications

Chair and belt guides
Wear strips, guide rails and neckguides
Corner tracks
Spiral Conveyors
Extruded profiles and guide rails
Other construction parts and components

Tivar 1000 R (PE-UHMW) black / various patterns

The properties of PE-UHMW allow recycling back into a quality materials cycle. By adding higher quality reprocessed material it is possible to offer an attractive price-to-performance ratio for selected applications. Tivar 1000 with reprocessed content fulfills the requirements profile for a number of applications. Partially reprocessed PE-UHMW; much better impact strength and wear resistance compared with virgin PE 500 - economical grade.

Tivar 1000 R Characteristics

Good sliding properties
Good wear resistance
Good price-to-performance ratio
Black version is anti-static & UV-resistant

Tivar 1000 R Applications

Power transmission and conveying industries or components
Conveying, assembly and material handling industries
Port construction and offshore platforms

Tivar 1000 ESD anti-static (PE-UHMW) black

Anti-static properties of PE-UHMW are often required with high line speeds and conveying rates. Tivar 1000 anti-static meets these requirements. Anti-static properties are achieved by incorporating efficient carbon black types.

Tivar 1000 ESD Characteristics

Similar to Tivar 1000 but with a surface resistivity of < 10⁹Ω

Tivar 1000 ESD Applications

Belt guides
Guiding and conveying components

PE 500 (PE-HMW) black / red / blue / white

PE 500 is used in the food industry and the leisure industry, but is not recommended where abrasion resistance is required.

PE 300 (PE-HD) black / white

PE 300 is used in tank building and container building, but is not recommended where abrasion resistance is required.

Tivar DrySlide (PE-UHMW) black

Tivar DrySlide is the material with the lowest coefficient of friction within the Tivar product family, Tivar DrySlide is an engineering polymer based on UHMW with built-in lubrication. The lubricant allows an extremely low coefficient of friction independent of loads being applied. In addition, Tivar DrySlide is provided as anti-static formulation.

Tivar DrySlide Characteristics

Self-lubricating
Anti-static
Extremely low coefficient of friction
Excellent wear resistance
Long life span
Good chemical and corrosion resistance
High UV-stability
Good noise absorption
No moisture absorption

Tivar DrySlide Applications

Corner tracks
Chain and belt guides
Parcel chutes
Sliding and power transmission components

Tivar Tech (PE-UHMW) black

Tivar 1000 MoS² contains molybdenum disulphide. This solid lubricant reduces frictional resistance. The coefficient of friction decreases with dynamic load. Tivar 1000 MoS² is used in applications with higher loads and where dry running is required.

Tivar Tech Characteristics

Self-lubricating
Very low coefficient of friction
High wear resistance
Long life span
Good chemical and corrosion resistance
High UV-stability
Good noise absorption
No moisture absorption

Tivar Tech Applications

Chain sprockets and gear wheels
Sliding components and bearings
Track and guide rollers

Tivar Oil Filled (PE-UHMW) black

Tivar Oil Filled is a PE-UHMW material with an oil based additive. This makes Tivar Oil Filled self-lubricating - additional lubrication is not required. The main features of this Tivar material is the significant noise reduction and reduction of required driving force.

Tivar Oil Filled Characteristics

Self-lubricating
Approved for food contact
Low coefficient of friction
High wear resistance
Long life span
Good chemical and corrosion resistance
Very good noise absorption
No moisture absorption

Tivar Oil Filled Applications

Sliding and drive components in the food industry
Chain guides
Corner tracks

Tivar DS (PE-UHMW) yellow

Tivar Special DS is a PE-UHMW material designed for applications in the paper industry, it is wear optimised and ideal for high line speeds and abrasive environments in the paper industry.

Tivar DS Characteristics

Very good abrasion resistance at higher line speeds
High impact strength
Excellent sliding properties
Good chemical and corrosion resistance
Long life span

Tivar DS Applications

Many components in the paper industry, such as; forming boards, foils and low vacuum foils, deflector strips and suction blades, suction box covers, sealing strips
Also used in the filter industry

Tivar Ceram P (PE-UHMW) light green

Tivar Ceram P is a wear optimised PE-UHMW material with incorporated glass beads for use in demanding applications with higher loads.

Tivar Ceram P Characteristics

Very good wear resistance
Good sliding properties
High impact strength
Long life span
Very good chemical and corrosion resistance
Physiologically safe

Tivar Ceram P Applications

Corner tracks and chain guides
Sliding and drive components in power transmission and conveying
Deflector strips and suction blades
Sealing strips
Other industrial components

Tivar SuperPlus (PE-UHMW) grey

Tivar SuperPlus is a wear optimised, partially cross-linked PE-UHMW material for use in extremely demanding applications and environments.

Tivar SuperPlus Characteristics

Excellent abrasion resistance
Very good sliding properties
Good dimensional stability
Reduced thermal expansion
Long life span
Outstanding chemical and corrosion resistance

Tivar SuperPlus Applications

Sliding and driving components in power transmission and conveying
Guide rails and neckguides in filling and packaging industries
Demanding applications in the paper industry

Tivar H.O.T. (PE-UHMW) white

Tivar H.O.T. (Higher Operating Temperature) was formulated to maintain key properties in an extended temperature range (80°C up to 135°C, depending on loads). Special additives enable it to inhibit the oxidation process, making Tivar H.O.T. a cost-efficient alternative to PTFE and polyamide.

Tivar H.O.T. Characteristics

Retained properties in extended temperature range
Contains oxidation inhibiting additives
Approved for food contact
Low coefficient of friction
High wear resistance
Extended temperature range (80°C up to 135°C, depending on loads)
Very good chemical and corrosion resistance
No moisture absorption

Tivar H.O.T. Applications

Sliding and drive components in the food and conveying industry
Bakeries
Food processing and packaging
Candy industry
Chemical industry

Tivar CleanStat (PE-UHMW) black

Tivar CleanStat is a PE-UHMW material for use in food processing and pharmaceutical industries. Tivar CleanStat has anti-static properties and meets european food regulation.

Tivar CleanStat Characteristics