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TIVAR® Sterra™ DrySlide UHMW-PE

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TIVAR® Sterra™ DrySlide UHMW-PE is an internally lubricated product. This lubricant is built into the PE-UHMW matrix with a higher molecular weight. It offers a lower coefficient of friction and enhanced wear and abrasion resistance than TIVAR® 1000 PE-UHMW. The additives used also make this material static dissipative and considerably improves UV-resistance. As part of the Sterra™ product portfolio, this material contains recycled content and exhibits a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to similar materials derived from non-recycled feedstocks.

Polymer Name: Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)

Additives Included: Lubricant (Unspecified)

Color: Black

Physical Form: Plates

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Features & Benefits

Solving Common Package Handling Issues

In response to the explosive growth in e-commerce and online shopping, manufacturing, and supply chain professionals are on the hunt for solutions to common industry problems such as package jams and damage, conveyor overload and shutdowns, slow package throughput, and hazardous safety conditions. The Advanced Materials Division of Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) is solving these complex application challenges with our plastic material technologies, including our TIVAR® DrySlide UHMW-PE material.

  • Clearing jams cause conveyor shutdowns & wasted man hours
  • Problematic areas reduce flow & damaged packages
  • Sprays & waxes are often used to increase package movement
Premium Parcel Handling by UHMW-PE
  • MCG Advanced Materials offers lining solutions to make the handling of parcels safer, faster, easier, and more efficient. The non-stick, non-wearing surface of TIVAR® DrySlide UHMW-PE promotes flow, ensures a reliable and safe operation, and prevents costly downtime, maintenance, and repair.
  • When you need to move packages, TIVAR® DrySlide UHMW-PE does the job. Modified with special lubricants, it has the lowest coefficient of friction of any of the TIVAR® lining products. The enhanced coefficient of friction and antistatic properties make TIVAR® DrySlide UHMW-PE an excellent performer in dry, dusty, or dirty environments.
  • In addition, the enhanced surface lubricity eliminates sprays and waxes, allowing packaging or products to move freely without jamming from dirt, grit, or static build-up.
  • TIVAR® DrySlide UHMW-PE solves complicated wear & material flow issues while reducing downtime.
The Ultimate Engineered Plastic Lining Solution

TIVAR® DrySlide UHMW-PE tackles the toughest package handling challenges

  • Damp packages & moisture - Ideal for humid environments
  • Shrink wrap & tape - Non-stick and self-lubricating
  • Lightweight packages  - optimized sliding on sloped angles
  • Static build-up - Anti-static/ESd
  • Magnetic materials & parcels - Antimagnetic
     

 

  1. Dry running: Provides smooth continuous motion with no chute lube.
  2. Anti-static/ESd: Controls static electricity formation & conduction.
  3. Reduces sound: Lessens noise pollution.
  4. Material flow: Solves material handling flow issues.
  5. High abrasion: Long-term abrasion & corrosion resistance.
  6. Impact resistance: Protects against severe impact. 


Conveys all package types

  • Boxes
  • Tubes
  • Containers
  • Envelopes
  • Styrofoam 

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Properties

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Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength ⁷ ⁶19MPaISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Strain (Elongation, at Yield) ⁷ ⁶16%ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Strain (Elongation, at Break) ⁷ ⁶50%ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity ⁹ ⁶540MPaISO 527-1/-2
Shear Strength ⁶3200PSIASTM D732
Shear Strength ⁶22
Compressive Stress (at 1% Nominal Strain) ¹⁰ ⁶6.5MPaISO 604
Compressive Stress (at 2% Nominal Strain) ¹⁰ ⁶10MPaISO 604
Compressive Stress (at 5% Nominal Strain) ¹⁰ ⁶15.5MPaISO 604
Unnotched Charpy Impact Strength ⁶No breakkJ/m²ISO 179-1/1eU
Notched Charpy Impact Strength ⁶49PkJ/m²ISO 179-1/1eA
Notched Charpy Impact Strength (Double 14°) ⁶36kJ/m²ISO 11542-2
Flexural Strength ¹² ⁶18MPaISO 178
Relative Volume Loss During Wear Test ("Sand-Slurry" : TIVAR® 1000=100) ⁶108ISO 2039-2
Hardness, Shore D ¹⁴ ⁶59ISO 868
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (at 10°C/min) ¹135°CISO 11357-1/-3 (Differential Scanning Calorimetry)
Thermal Conductivity (at 23°C) ¹0.4W/(K.m)
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (at 23°C - 100°C) ¹200μm/(m.K)
Continuous Allowable Service Temperature in Air (20 hrs) ³ ¹180°F
Continuous Allowable Service Temperature in Air (20 hrs) ³ ¹80°C
Service Temperature ⁴ ¹min. -150°C
Service Temperature ⁴ ¹min. -238°F
Flammability (at 3 mm) ⁵ ¹HBUL 94
Flammability (Oxygen Index) ¹20%ISO 4589-1/-2
Flammability (at 1/8 in) ⁵ ¹HBUL 94
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Surface Resistivitymax. 10E4Ohm/sq.ANSI/ESD STM 11.11
Miscellaneous Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.94g/cm³ISO 1183-1
Water Absorption (After 24h Immersion in Water of 23°C) ¹⁶0.1%ISO 62
Water Absorption (at Saturation in Water of 23°C)0.1%
Limiting PV (at 0.1 / 1 m/s Cylindrical Sleeve Bearings)0.08Mpa.m/s
Note
  • Note: 1 g/cm³ = 1,000 kg/m³ ; 1 MPa = 1 N/mm² ; 1 kV/mm = 1 MV/m
  • This table, mainly to be used for comparison purposes, is a valuable help in the choice of material. The data listed here fall within the normal range of product properties of dry material. However, they are not guaranteed and should not be used to establish material specification limits or alone as the basis of design. See the remaining notes on the next page.
  • 1 The figures given for these properties are for the most part derived from raw material supplier data and other publications.
  • 2 Values for this property are only given here for amorphous materials and for materials that do not show a melting temperature (PBI & PI).
  • 3 Temperature resistance over a period of min. 20,000 hours. After this period of time, there is a decrease in tensile strength – measured at 23 °C – of about 50 % as compared with the original value. The temperature value given here is thus based on the thermal-oxidative degradation which takes place and causes a reduction in properties. Note, however, that the maximum allowable service temperature depends in many cases essentially on the duration and the magnitude of the mechanical stresses to which the material is subjected.
  • 4 Impact strength decreases with decreasing temperature, the minimum allowable service temperature is practically mainly determined by the extent to which the material is subjected to impact. The value given here is based on unfavorable impact conditions and may consequently not be considered as being the absolute practical limit.
  • 5 These estimated ratings, derived from raw material supplier data and other publications, are not intended to reflect hazards presented by the material under actual fire conditions. There is no ‘UL File Number’ available for these stock shapes.
  • 6 Most of the figures given for the mechanical properties are average values of tests run on dry test specimens machined out of rods 40-60 mm when available, else out of plate 10-20mm. All tests are done at room temperature (23° / 73°F)
  • 7 Test speed: either 5 mm/min or 50 mm/min [chosen acc. to ISO 10350-1 as a function of the ductile behavior of the material (tough or brittle)] using type 1B tensile bars
  • 8 Test speed: either 0.2"/min or 2"/min or [chosen as a function of the ductile behavior of the material (brittle or tough)] using Type 1 tensile bars
  • 9 Test speed: 1 mm/min, using type 1B tensile bars
  • 10 Test specimens: cylinders Ø 8 mm x 16 mm, test speed 1 mm/min
  • 11 Test specimens: cylinders Ø 0.5" x 1", or square 0.5" x 1", test speed 0.05"/min
  • 12 Test specimens: bars 4 mm (thickness) x 10 mm x 80 mm ; test speed: 2 mm/min ; span: 64 mm
  • 13 Test specimens: bars 0.25" (thickness) x 0.5" x 5" ; test speed: 0.11"/min ; span: 4"
  • 14 Measured on 10 mm, 0.4" thick test specimens
  • 15 Electrode configuration Φ 25 / Φ 75 mm coaxial cylinders in transformer oil according to IEC 60296 ; 1 mm thick test specimens
  • 16 Measured on disks Ø 50 mm x 3 mm
  • 17 Measured on 1/8" thick x 2" diameter or square
  • 18 Test procedure similar to Test Method A: “Pin-on-disk” as described in ISO 7148-2, Load 3MPa, sliding velocity= 0,33 m/s, mating plate steel Ra= 0.7-0.9 μm, tested at 23°C, 50%RH
  • 19 Test using journal bearing system, 200 hrs, 118 ft/min, 42 PSI, steel shaft roughness 16±2 RMS micro inches with Hardness Brinell of 180-200
  • 20 Test using Plastic Thrust Washer rotating against steel, 20 ft/min and 250 PSI, Stationary steel washer roughness 16±2 RMS micro inches with Rockwell C 20-24
  • 21 Test using Plastic Thrust Washer rotating against steel, Step by step increase pressure, the test ends when plastic begins to deform or if temperature increases to 300°F

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Installation: We are able to provide lining solutions specific to each individual project including on-site analysis, liner design, pre-fabrication of kits, optional supervision or turnkey installation, anywhere around the globe, from small to large scale.

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