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PPS

PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) is a tough, engineering thermoplastic.  Used in high demanding applications.

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<p>Excellent chemical resistance</p>

Excellent chemical resistance

<p>Good electrical insulator</p>

Good electrical insulator

<p>High mechanical strength</p>

High mechanical strength

<p>High strength-to-weight ratio</p>

High strength-to-weight ratio

<p>Corrosion resistant</p>

Corrosion resistant

<p>Creep resistant</p>

Creep resistant

<p>Dimensional stability</p>

Dimensional stability

Technical Resources

Product Options

Colors

Natural

Grades
  • Unfilled
  • Glass Filled
  • Bearing Grade
Sizes
Shape
Sizes

Dimensions: 12″ x 12″, 24″ x 48″
Thickness: 0.25″ – 2″

Diameter: 0.25″ – 5″
Length: 96″

Physical Properties

UNITS ASTM
TEST		 PPS
Tensile strength @ break @ 73°F psi D638  7,250 – 23,000
Flexural modulus @ 73°F psi D790  348,000 – 3,540,000
Izod impact (notched) ft-lbs/in of notch D256  0.46 – 1.5
Deflection Temperature Under Load  @ 264 psi °F D648  214 – 512
Water absorption @ 73°F –  24 hours % D570  0.020 – 0.031
Compressive modulus psi D695  0.41 – 1.30
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) (in/in°F) D696  7.3E-6 to 2.9E-5
Coefficient of friction D1894 0.090 – 0.40

*Technical Data is provided courtesy of UL Prospector (www.ulprospector.com) and IAPD (www.IAPD.org).

Data is to be considered representative and is provided for guidance only. All product performance must be verified by the user under actual application conditions.

Suppliers / Brands

Quadrant
Techtron®
Ensinger
Polymer Industries
Rochling
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