While E-Plas may be most recognised for its renowned QuickSilver liners, the TIVAR range is not one to go unnoticed.
TIVAR 88 and 88-2, distributed locally by E-Plas, have been recognised as premium, top-tier lining grades for over 40 years. And, being catered for non-moving equipment such as hoppers, liners and shoots, they still maintain their reputation.
TIVAR 88-2 is a grade of UHMW-PE and can be fabricated and welded to provide a solution for nearly any application. This covers receiving hoppers, surge bins, dust collection hoppers, storage bins, vibratory feeders and dribble chutes.
It also promotes reliable bulk material flow with no moisture absorption. It is wear, chemical and corrosion resistant as well as UV resistant, which prevents premature degradation of material.
In tipping, sticky bulk materials such as coal, bauxite, synthetic gypsum, sand, iron, fly ash, clay, overburden and others require a slippery surface in order to be transported efficiently.
TIVAR 88 and TIVAR 88-2 hit this nail on the head by having a low coefficient of friction (COF) that permits such materials to move freely and discharge without hang-up.
In applications that are not mobile, it therefore increases productivity by allowing operators to send more product through their hoppers.
“TIVAR 88-2 is a weldable grade of UHMW-PE, so you can actually weld it together if you need to,” says E-Plas National Technical Sales Specialist, Rupin Joshi. “It’s got better flow and has a very distinctive blue colour about it too, which is what it is known for.”
Like QuickSilver, enormous safety benefits are brought to applications with the TIVAR88-2 range.
“Some hoppers and chutes are quite small in size and have limited access to them,” Rupin says. “In some cases when hoppers have blockages, one would be required to have training and tickets like Confined Space and Working at Heights to get access to clear them up.
“Using our premium lining material, the issues of material hang up are minimised. TIVAR 88-2’s low COF prevents the product from sticking in the hopper, and hence there is very minimal to no requirement for someone to access these hoppers.”
Image: E-Plas.QuickSilver is TIVAR 88-2’s sister product for truck and trailer combinations. Generally used in end tippers, side tippers and for quick-release applications, the ultimate state-of-the-art industrial strength UHMW-PE continuous liner also eliminates a number of problems for operators.
For starters, QuickSilver ensures that trucks are durable, safe and productive. And according to E-Plas, it is a “proven industry performer” across several sectors such as bulk handling, mining, minerals, agriculture, grain and transport.
QuickSilver’s material was designed and engineered specifically for intense applications, evident with its superior toughness and durability.
E-Plas commends its ability to haul and tip any material with ease in any climate or environment, acting as a great long-term investment for fleets.
QuickSilver also increases the lifetime of a product by preventing corrosion. For example, if a trailer combination is carting iron ore with moisture in it, the liner will prevent rust in the truck from developing which could then damage the panels.
“It helps the truck improve its life, because it’s not actually corroding on the body itself,” Rupin says. “It’s a liner that sits on top of the body. So, once the liner is worn out, you can pull it out and put a new one in again.”
QuickSilver also reduces downtime and expenses, and is most effective in preventing instances of trucks not being cleared out properly due to products sticking.
“Residual material can end up costing businesses in terms of profits,” Rupin says. “If the truck hasn’t been cleared completely and there’s still some residue, the next time it fills there won’t be as much space available and therefore businesses will miss out on better payloads.”
As a result, it also reduces the risk of injuries for businesses who will need to spend more time cleaning their truck out manually.
Based on the individual capabilities of the TIVAR and QuickSilver ranges, E-Plas rests assured in distributing two quality product lines that it knows the Australian transport industry can rely on.
“They’re all-rounders when you fit them,” Rupin says. “Whether it’s a dry product, whether it’s something with moisture, or whether it’s with something abrasive, they do the job.”
Fast fact
TIVAR 88-2 is a grade of UHMW-PE and can be fabricated and welded to provide a solution for nearly any application. Meanwhile, QuickSilver weighs less than steel and aluminium and outwears both. Its abrasion, impact and corrosion resistance protect the integrity of the original equipment, extending the life of a truck body. It can be fitted in less than one day and requires no ongoing maintenance.
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