UHMW are slippery materials which resist abrasion and compression. Few products can adhere to them and their thermal expansion is superior to other thermoplastics. Relatively malleable, they are excellent electric insulators and they can be welded by a thermoplastic welding process. Models are available in colours and formats such as natural (white), antistatic, UV resistant autolubricating, recycled and high-temperature. In standard form, their heat resistance is 82 °C (180 °F).
UHMW Tivar® H.O.T. is used for guides, wear parts and other components within machinery to reduce abrasion and prolong equipment life. It is frequently used in the mining, forestry and food & beverage industries in applications with high temperature materials or in high temperature environments.
UHMW Tivar® H.O.T. reduces its own oxidation rate which extends its wear-life at very high temperatures (135°C or 275°F). It is a white material and like other UHMW materials it is known for its self-lubrication, its low coefficient of friction and its resistance to impact and low temperatures. It is a slippery material, that is easy to machine and is abrasion and chemical resistant.
UHMW materials are offered in various formulations : 90, SXL, SL and TL, Tivar® 1000 (antistatic, recycled), Tivar® 88 (Ceram P® and special DS), DrySlide®, Dock Guard, CleanStat™, Rubber Backed, EXP and many others. Self-adhesive tapes are also available.
UHMW TIvar® H.O.T. is sold in standard and customized dimensions.
