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Alro Plastics Product: TIVAR® UV Resistant UHMW

TIVAR® UV Resistant UHMW

Size and Availability:

Sheet / Slab stock
- Thickness: 1/4”thk to 6”thk standard
- Sheet sizes: 48” x 120” standard
- Custom sheet sizes available upon request

Rod / Round stock
- Diameters: 1/4”dia to 10”dia
- Rod lengths: 10 feet standard




TIVAR® UV Resistant UHMW  TIVAR® UV Resistant UHMW
Outdoor applications for TIVAR® UV Resistant are endless. The modified formula retains all the key properties of TIVAR® - low friction surface, wear and corrosion resistance, impact strength - and, exhibits enhanced stability for outdoor, UV-exposed applications.

In agricultural applications, TIVAR® UV Resistant extends the life and performance of field equipment. Parts made from TIVAR® UV Resistant are self-lubricating and won't corrode or freeze, offering extended life and improved performance whether used on new machinery or as retrofits on weathered equipment.

TIVAR® UV Resistant is available in black and custom colors, in 48" x 120" sheets with gauge sizes ranging from 1/16" to 6". It is also available in rod, board, tape, tube and molded parts.


Features:

  • Excellent outdoor stability
  • Noise reducing
  • Self-lubricating
  • Corrosion resistant
  • No moisture absorption
  • Retains key properties outdoors 3x longer than standard UHMW

Applications:

  • Site glasses
  • Viewing windows
  • Impact shields
  • Fluid handling components
  • Manifolds
  • Scientific & analytical instrument components
  • Electrical components
  • Housing and covers