Dewatering Elements

Altron™ 1000 Polycarbonate PC is a transparent, amorphous thermoplastic material. This grade in particular offers superior impact strength and elasticity, minimal moisture absorption, and outstanding resistance to acidic solutions. These features, in addition to this grade’s exceptional electrical characteristics, make Altron™ 1000 PC an excellent solution for semiconductor and electronics applications, as well as transparent structural applications.

PE 500 FG HMW-PE (Food Grade) is a versatile high molecular weight polyethylene grade that offers a unique combination of stiffness, toughness, mechanical damping capabilities, great machinability and moderate wear and abrasion resistance. In less demanding applications with respect to wear and impact resistance, PE 500 may present an economical alternative to standard TIVAR™UHMW-PΕ grades. Due to these benefits and characteristics in combination with a EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR § 177.1520 Food Contact compliancy, PE 500 FG HMW-PE components are primarily used in the meat and fish processing industry, but can also be found in a variety of mechanical, chemical and electrical applications.

PE 500 HMW-PE is a versatile grade of high molecular weight polyethylene that offers a unique combination of stiffness, toughness, mechanical damping capabilities, great machinability and moderate wear and abrasion resistance. In less demanding applications with respect to wear and impact resistance, PE 500 may present an economical alternative to standard TIVAR™ UHMW-PΕ grades. Due to these benefits and characteristics, PE 500 HMW-PE components are primarily used in the meat and fish processing industry, but can also be found in a variety of mechanical, chemical and electrical applications.

TIVAR™ 1000 FG UHMW-PE (Food Grade) shapes have a well-balanced property profile with a unique combination of wear and corrosion resistance, a low friction surface, excellent impact strength and are FDA (21 CFR § 177.1520) and EU 10/2011 compliant. This grade sets the standard for engineered polymers and is prevalent in a variety of industries and applications. For these reasons, TIVAR™ 1000 FG UHMW-PE components are often favored as solutions for bearings, bushings, chain guides, sprockets, gears, rollers, paddles and scrapers.

TIVAR™ CleanStat FG UHMW-PE is a Food Grade material with electro static dissipative properties and EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR § 177.1520 food contact compliance. The material is a favored solution within the food processing and pharmaceutical industries for its superior corrosion and wear resistance, zero moisture absorption and good welding capabilities. For these reasons, this grade can be easily fabricated into components and replacement parts that reduce noise levels and require less frequent cleaning in food processing and packaging plants.

TIVAR™ ESD FG UHMW-PE (Food Grade) is an electrostatic dissipative, carbon-filled grade that protects against electrical charge build-up on wear surfaces. In addition to these characteristics, components made from this material exhibit excellent corrosion resistance and zero moisture absorption in robotic and conveyor equipment parts that are especially sensitive to electrical charge build-up. Due to these properties and its EU 10/2011 food compliance, this TIVAR™ UHMW-PE grade is often favored as a solution in chain guides, chute liners, guide rails, wear stripe, transfer plates, bearings and assembly conveyor components.

TIVAR™ ESD/TIVAR™ Antistatic UHMW-PE electrostatic dissipative, carbon-filled shapes protect against electrical charge build-up on wear surfaces. In addition to these characteristics, TIVAR™ ESD/TIVAR™ Antistatic UHMW-PE components exhibit excellent corrosion resistance and zero moisture absorption in robotic and conveyor equipment parts that are especially sensitive to electrical charge build-up. For these reasons, this TIVAR™ grade is often favored as a solution in chain guides, chute liners, guide rails, wear stripe, transfer plates, bearings and assembly conveyor components.

TIVAR™ H.O.T FG UHMW-PE (Food Grade) shapes are formulated to maintain key performance properties at higher operating temperature ranges. This UHMW-PE grade excels in a variety of industrial manufacturing environments with operating temperature of up to 135°C (275°F). Components made from TIVAR™ H.O.T. FG UHMW-PE are compliant with EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR § 177.1520 standard, making them the ideal, longer-lasting material for wear parts in dairy, bakery, poultry/meat and other food processing industries where higher temperatures or frequent chemical wash downs shorten part life.

TIVAR™ Sterra™ UHMW-PE shapes are produced from re-processed, industrial ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene materials. These recycled shapes are then re-purposed for use in a variety of industries such as construction and heavy equipment, agriculture and grain handling, bulk material and parcel handling and automotive and transportation.

As a premium grade UHMW-PE that is both economical and eco-friendly, TIVAR™ Sterra™ UHMW-PE components exhibit excellent abrasion and corrosion resistance, outstanding impact strength, minimal moisture absorption and a low coefficient of friction. For these reasons, TIVAR™ Sterra™ UHMW-PE is often a favored solution for wear and outrigger pads, strips, rails, guides, rollers, conveyors, chutes, hoppers, impact plates and asphalt equipment components.

As part of the Sterra™ product portfolio, TIVAR™ Sterra™ contains recycled UHMW-PE and therefore is associated with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to similar materials derived from non-recycled feedstocks.

TIVAR™ VMX FG UHMW-PE (Food Grade) is an EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR § 177.1520 compliant material containing a metal and X-ray detectable additive. The material has been specifically tailored for use in the food processing and packaging industries where it can easily be traced by different detection systems installed to detect contamination of the foodstuffs. TIVAR™ VMX FG UHMW-PE presents excellent toughness and impact strength and even improved wear and abrasion resistance compared with TIVAR™ 1000 UHMW-PE and therefore make this grade especially suited for wear and friction applications.

Ketron™ 1000 FG PEEK (Food Grade) is a EU 10/2011 and FDA compliant, unfilled general purpose polyetheretherketone grade that offers the highest elongation and toughness of all materials in the PEEK family. Ideal for instrument and seal components, where ductility and inertness are critical, Ketron™ 1000 FG PEEK shapes are known for their ability to fit within a variety of applications and industries.

Ketron™ HPV PEEK shapes are carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone materials with graphite and PTFE lubricants, giving them the lowest coefficient of friction and the best machinability of all PEEK materials. Due to Ketron™ HPV PEEK’s combination of low wear and friction and high LPV, this grade is often chosen as a solution for service bearings, bushings, insulators, valves and seals.

Ketron™ Sterra™ 1000 PEEK is an unfilled, general purpose grade that offers the highest elongation and toughness of all polyetheretherketone materials in the PEEK family. Ideal for instrument and seal components, where ductility and inertness are critical, Ketron™ Sterra™ 1000 PEEK shapes are known for their ability to fit within a variety of applications and industries.

As part of the Sterra™ product portfolio, Ketron™ Sterra™ 1000 PEEK contains recycled content and therefore is associated with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to similar materials derived from non-recycled feedstocks.

Ketron™ VMX FG PEEK (Food Grade) is an EU 10/2011 and compositional FDA 21 CFR § 177.2415 compliant material that offers extreme dimensional stability and high strength and temperature resistance. Visual, Metal and X-ray detectable, Ketron™ VMX FG shapes can be easily traced by conventional metal and x-ray detection systems, allowing global food processors to safely avoid costly recalls caused by foreign contamination. Due to their superior resistance to wear and corrosion, Ketron™ VMX FG PEEK components are favored for applications in the food processing and packaging industry such as pistons, manifolds, valves and mixing vessels.

 Ketron™ GF30 PEEK is an extruded, 30% glass fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone grade with excellent dimensional stability and outstanding chemical, corrosion and creep resistance. With the addition of glass fibers, Ketron™ GF30 PEEK has a significantly low expansion rate and high flexural modulus. In addition to these characteristics, Ketron™ GF30 PEEK is often favored for structural applications that require improved strength, stiffness, or stability, especially at temperatures above 150°C (300°F).

Ketron™ 1000 PEEK is an unfilled, general purpose polyetheretherketone grade that offers the highest elongation and toughness of all materials in the PEEK family. Ideal for instrument and seal components, where ductility and inertness are critical, Ketron™ 1000 PEEK shapes are known for their ability to fit within a variety of applications and industries.