As per our Shipping and Returns Policy, custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-returnable. If you need an over- or undersized item, note it under "Comments" during Checkout. Cut-to-size orders have an acceptable cut tolerance of 1/8" (0.125"), so clarify if the adjustment is to be made on the (+) or (-) side of the saw blade.Please review our full return and shipping policy here.
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Since custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-refundable, be very careful while measuring your dimensions. As each cut is nominal, even the slightest miscalculation could be costly.
How to Use a Measuring Tape
Extend your tape measure several inches to find the 1 and 2 inch markers. In between the inch markers you’ll find 16 equally spaced tick marks.
Measure by counting the increments beyond the nearest inch. As the increments decrease, so does the length of the mark. For example, 1/2" has a bigger mark than 1/4" which has a bigger mark than 1/8". The smallest mark follows at 1/16". Please be aware that some measuring tapes may have even smaller increments.
Features of a Measuring Tape: Sliding End Hook
The sliding end hook is designed for two different types of measurements. An outside measurement (where the hook of the tape hangs over an edge), requires the hook to slide out a bit to account for the thickness of the material. When making an inside measurement (where the hook will push up against a surface), the clip slides in, again, accounting for its thickness. The measuring tape self-adjusts to guarantee an accurate measurement (as far as the tape is concerned).
Sanitizing Acrylic and Polycarbonate Sheet [X]
Acrylic and Polycarbonate Sneeze Guards and like products require special care while cleaning and disinfecting. To maintain the optical clarity of sneeze guards and other acrylic or polycarbonate items, use an acrylic or polycarbonate safe cleaner like Novus Plastic Polish #1, Brillianize Plastic Cleaner, or a mild soap solution.
Please reference the following compatible cleaners when DISINFECTING acrylic and polycarbonate items. The use of commonly available commercial alcohol or ammonia-based disinfectants may cause crazing and damage.
Interstate Plastics proudly offers UHMW Tivar® HPV, a high performance UHMW bearing grade material - the leading no-slip material for extreme wear applications. Tivar® HPV is a dry-running sliding material designed to enhance motion and reduce friction among conveying systems and bearings.
Lowest Friction Available Tivar® HPV features the lowest Coefficient of Friction (COF) available for any UHMW grade, due in part to a specialized built-in dry lubricant formula. The sliding advantage produced from the dry lubricant generates a smoother, quieter operation without the need of extra product. It also ensures improved sliding behavior by offering a near-zero level of slip-stick and by eliminating backsliding issues that occur in production environments that experience high-pressure conditions. Tivar® HPV also offers precise motion control and eliminates squeaking and chatter.
Energy and Cost Efficient The top-priority factor modern mechanical designers and operators face is to provide conveying equipment that will offer the best results. Due to its high-quality production, Tivar® HPV is both energy and cost efficient. The elevated sliding performance reduces friction forces during operation, minimizing both energy consumption and risk of costly damages.
Conveyor System Solutions Tivar® HPV UHMW conveyor systems surpass other standardized conveyor systems in nearly every metric. Our systems are guaranteed to meet all your plastics needs. Durable, FDA compliant, fully washable and far more efficient than other UHMW material grades.
Improved Product Safety Along with longer productive cycles between maintenance and shorter down times, your system runs smoother with less interruption. With an extremely long life cycle the safety and return on your investment improves. A smoother running system reduces chance of failure which could lead to injury.
Energy savings and protection of expensive mating parts.
Longest possible bearing life without deformation or excessive wear.
Improved safety for employees.
Warning: This product may have sharp edges and points. Contact may result in injury. Handle with care.
Disclaimer: Interstate Plastics makes no representations about any of its products that are modified in any way after they leave its possession, nor do its representations apply when any of its products are improperly used or stored.
Each customer of Interstate Plastics bears full responsibility for making its own determination as to the suitability of each material, product, recommendation or advice provided by Interstate Plastics. Each customer of Interstate Plastics must identify and perform all tests and analyses necessary to assure that its finished parts incorporating materials from Interstate Plastics will be safe and suitable for use under end-use conditions.
UHMW Tivar® HPV is the perfect material for protecting chain guides, sliding strips, rollers, corner wear bends and straight guides. Tivar® HPV has the following benefits:
Very low wear.
COF reduced by 80% versus POM-C.
Reduced maintenance costs.
FDA compliance.
Noise reduction.
Built-in dry lubricant.
Energy savings and protection of expensive mating parts.
Longest possible bearing life without deformation or excessive wear.
Improved safety for employees.
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2017-11-08
really great material. It's worked well for us for the past two years now
2015-10-07
An absolutely fantastic product!
2015-09-17
The perfect long-life wear solution. We're very happy with the material for roller bearings. Good service, shipping took 2 weeks.
2015-08-10
Great support from the Interstate Plastics team, and a great product shipped well and on time!
2015-07-30
Positive purchasing experience. They have a friendly and sharp staff who helped us through our entire project. They went the extra mile and we greatly appreciate their help.
2015-07-13
There's nothing else on the market that comes close to the durability and no-slip that the hpv plastic offers. Interstate Plastics is helpful, responsive and always gets back to me in a timely manner. Good job boys!
2015-06-01
Great stuff, thank you.
2015-02-12
perfect low friction option of all uhmw grades
2015-02-03
The salesperson I spoke with was very smart about this product and helped picked it for our roller bearings. We are pleased with the entire purchase thanks
2015-01-08
Took longer than promised. Friendly, but not on time.
2014-12-16
We're a bit new to the world of 'self-lubricating' plastics. Quite an amazing feat. We've replaced oil bearings in much of our forestry equipment with the Tivar HPV. Much more eco-friendly while giving even better performance. We appreciate all the help!
2014-10-30
The Tivar HPV has not really been on the market long enough to see how it will hold up in the long run, but so far we are getting great performance out of it on bottle sliders. No wear, we're about 4 months into use.
2014-08-29
Impressive new plastic for the market. We have been testing it out for two weeks now with positive results. Truly frictionless as can be.
2014-08-20
Tivar material worked better than expected. Quick turn around.
2014-08-19
This stuff is amazing! No stick-slip, None!
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