PPS
Plastic material with excellent chemical and corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures
PPS is a chemical and corrosion resistant plastic material that is often used in applications involving exposure to corrosive chemicals at elevated temperatures. PPS has outstanding mechanical properties and it is resistant to hot water and steam.
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STANDARD SIZES
| SHEET |
Dimensions:
12 in x 12 in – 24 in x 48 in |
Thickness:
0.375 in – 2 in |
| ROD |
Diameter:
0.375 in – 2.500 in |
OPTIONS AVAILABLE
| COLOR |
Natural |
Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size, by manufacturer, brand, and grade. Custom sizes available upon request.
Tech Tip– PPS is often used as a lower cost alternative to replace PEEK at low to moderate temperatures.
PPS Properties
Typical properties of PPS
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
PPS |
| Tensile strength |
psi |
D638 |
12,500 |
| Flexural modulus |
psi |
D790 |
600,000 |
| Izod impact (notched) |
ft-lbs/in of notch |
D256 |
0.5 |
| Heat deflection temperature @ 264 psi |
°F |
D648 |
220 |
| Maximum continuous service temperature in air |
°F |
|
338 |
| Water absorption (immersion 24 hours) |
% |
D570 |
0.02 |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion |
in/in/°Fx10-5 |
D696 |
4.0 |
Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
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