PPS(Fortron®)
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) is a high-temperature thermoplastic material that offers an excellent combination of thermal, mechanical and chemical resistance properties.
What is Fortron® PPS?
PPS is inherently flame resistant and is virtually unaffected by a broad range of chemicals, even over prolonged periods and at elevated temperatures. It is commercially available in two varieties: branched (cross-linked and cured) and linear. Linear PPS is a second-generation product that offers easy processing, excellent lot-to-lot consistency and high strength and toughness. It is available in a range of molecular weights that allow it to be used in a variety of processes from thin section injection molding to blow molding. It also has low ionic impurities and is colorable.
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Chemical Name: Polyphenylene Sulfide
Fortron® PPS Uses:
Automotive engine compartment covers
Car chassis
Car engine
Connectors
Consumer goods
Why Fortron® PPS?
The Fortron® PPS chemical structure provides excellent chemical and thermal resistance. Insoluble in all known solvents below 200°C (392°F), it has very good stability in both typical and alternative automotive fuels.
In addition, Fortron® PPS can be extruded with melt-blown and spunbonded technologies for melt-spun nonwovens. Unfilled, high viscosity Fortron® PPS is also suitable for extrusion and compression molding to produce sheets, rods and other stock shapes commonly used for prototyping.
Polyphenylene Sulfide Properties:
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Service temperatures up to 240°C
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Very good resistance to chemicals and solvents
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Inherent flame resistant (UL 94 V-0, some grades 5VA)
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Very low moisture absorption
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Suitable for lead-free soldering
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Excellent creep resistance even at elevated temperatures
Polyphenylene Sulfide Technical Attributes:
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Anti-static
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Conductive
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Drinking water approved
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Electrically conductive
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Electro-plating
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Electrostatic dissipation
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Flame retardance
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Flame retardant
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Heat resistant
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High flow
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High viscosity
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Hydrolysis resistant
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Impact modified
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Laser markable
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Low warpage
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Medical grade available
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Medical technology
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Mineral reinforced
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Mineral/Glass reinforced
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Platable
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Tribological
Polyphenylene Sulfide Processing:
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Injection molding
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Extrusion (film, fiber, sheet, shapes)
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Blow molding
INDUSTRIES & APPLICATIONS
Polyphenylene Sulfide Industries
Aerospace
Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Goods
Energy
Food & Beverage
Industrial & Manufacturing
Medical & Pharmaceuticals
Oil, Gas & Mining
Polyphenylene Sulfide Applications
5G & IoT Communications
Appliances
Charging Technology
Chemicals
Electric Vehicles
Electrical
Fluid Handling
Hydrogen Energy
Medical Devices
Textiles, Fibers & Filtration
Under the Hood