Polyethylene: HDPE, HMWPE & UHMWPE

Bay Plastics offers a superb selection of polyethylenesheet and rod in three different
grades with custom sizes available.
High density polyethylene is commonly abbreviated as HDPE and also referred to as
PE300. HDPE is used in a variety of applications and industries where excellent impact
resistance, high tensile strength, low moisture absorption and chemical and corrosion
resistance properties are required. HDPE in the natural colour finish also meets the
FDA/USDA food handling guidelines.
High Molecular Weight Polyethylene is commonly abbreviated as HMWPE and also
referred to as PE500. HMWPE is commonly used as wear parts and abrasion resistant
components in the conveyor and materials handling industry. HMWPE is used in food
preparation and chopping boards because its slightly softer than UHMWPE - PE1000
grade and better for the cutting equipments. Also, HMWPE offers a better consistent and
durable cutting surface than HDPE.
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene is commonly abbreviated as UHMWPE and
also referred to as PE1000. Polyethylene PE1000 grade offers exceptional and unique
combination of low friction surface, great impact strength and wear and corrosion
resistance. UHMWPE retains key physical properties and high impact strength, even at
low temperatures down to -30C. This excellent general-purpose plastic with self
lubricating properties offers noise reduction and low friction surface. UHMWPE offers
good chemical resistance and low moisture absorption. UHWMPE (natural) is an
outstanding solution for food handling components, and meets FDA, USDA and 3-A
Dairy guidelines for food processing and handling.
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 (UHMWPE) 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 proprietaryPolyethylene grades offer improved
sliding and wear properties, static dissipative characteristics, enhanced release properties
or improved engineering characteristics.
Polyethylene Characteristics
Tivar 1000 (UHMWPE) black / red / blue / white
Tivar 1000 is an engineered UHMWPE 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 -200C to +80C
Physiologically safe

Tivar 1000 R (UHMWPE) black / various patterns

The properties of UHMWPE allow recycling back into a quality materials cycle. By
adding higher quality reprocessed material it is possible to offer an attractive price-toperformance ratio for selected applications. Tivar 1000 with reprocessed content fulfills
the requirements profile for a number of applications. Partially reprocessed UHMWPE;
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 ESD anti-static (UHMWPE) black
Anti-static properties of UHMWPE 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 109
PE 500 (HMWPE) 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 (HDPE) black / white
PE 300 is used in tank building and container building, but is not recommended where
abrasion resistance is required.
Tivar DrySlide (UHMWPE) 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 UHMWPE with builtin 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 Tech (UHMWPE) black

Tivar 1000 MoS contains molybdenum disulphide. This solid lubricant reduces frictional
resistance. The coefficient of friction decreases with dynamic load. Tivar 1000 MoS 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 Oil Filled (UHMWPE) black
Tivar Oil Filled is a UHMWPE 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 DS (UHMWPE) yellow
Tivar Special DS is a UHMWPE 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 Ceram P (UHMWPE) light green
Tivar Ceram P is a wear optimised UHMWPE 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 SuperPlus (UHMWPE) grey
Tivar SuperPlus is a wear optimised, partially cross-linked UHMWPE 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 H.O.T. (UHMWPE) white
Tivar H.O.T. (Higher Operating Temperature) was formulated to maintain key properties
in an extended temperature range (80C up to 135C, 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 (80C up to 135C, depending on loads)
Very good chemical and corrosion resistance
No moisture absorption
Tivar CleanStat (UHMWPE) black
Tivar CleanStat is a UHMWPE material for use in food processing and pharmaceutical
industries. Tivar CleanStat has anti-static properties and meets European food regulation.
Tivar CleanStat Characteristics
Anti-static

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 Burnguard (UHMWPE) black

Tivar Burnguard is a flame retardant material based on UHMWPE. It combines the key
characteristics of Tivar 1000 with flame retardant properties.
Tivar Burnguard Characteristics
Flame retardant
Good abrasion resistance
Good sliding properties
High impact strength
UV-stabilised
Anti-static
Borotron UH & HM (UHMWPE UH or UHMWPE HM) white
Tivar 1000 BOR is a UHMWPE material modified with boron based additives used as
shielding material in the nuclear industry.
Borotron UH & HM Characteristics
Similar to Tivar 1000 but with increased absorption capacity for high energy
radiation

Polyethylene Applications
Tivar 1000 Applications
Chair and belt guides
Wear strips, guide rails and neck guides
Corner tracks
Spiral Conveyors
Extruded profiles and guide rails
Other construction parts and components
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 Applications
Belt guides

 Guiding and conveying components

Tivar DrySlide Applications
Corner tracks
Chain and belt guides
Parcel chutes
Sliding and power transmission components
Tivar Tech Applications
Chain sprockets and gear wheels
Sliding components and bearings
Track and guide rollers
Tivar Oil Filled Applications
Sliding and drive components in the food industry
Chain guides
Corner tracks
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 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 Applications
Sliding and driving components in power transmission and conveying
Guide rails and neck guides in filling and packaging industries
Demanding applications in the paper industry
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 Applications
Sliding and drive components in the food and pharmaceutical industry
Tivar Burnguard Applications
Railway
Vehicle manufacturing
Building and construction
General mechanical engineering
Borotron UH & HM Applications
Shielding in nuclear installations