PPS GF40

HPMs – High-performance materials

PPS GF40

PPS GF40 is an extremely strong and dimensionally accurate version of PPS, with added glass fibre. It is suitable for use in applications that require extremely strict tolerances. We deliver PPS GF40 as plastic sheets and rods.

Physical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Specific gravity 1.63 g/cm3 DIN EN ISO 1183
Average molecular mass N/A
Water absorption, 24/96 h (23 °C) % DIN EN ISO 62
Weather-resistance moderate
Combustibility V0 UL 94 DIN EN ISO 527-2
Food safety no
Mechanical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Modulus of elasticity 6500 MPa DIN EN ISO 527-2
Tensile strength 83 MPa DIN EN ISO 527-2
Elongation at break 3 % DIN EN ISO 527-2
Tensile strength at break 3 % DIN EN ISO 527-2
Flexural modulus 6600 MPa DIN EN ISO 178
Flexural strength 145 MPa DIN EN ISO 178
Compressive modulus 4600 MPa EN ISO 604
Compressive strength, 1%/2% 21/41 MPa EN ISO 604
Impact strength (Charpy) 24 kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
Notch impact strength (Charpy) N/A
Notch impact strength (Izod) kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 180/2A
Toughness (ball pressure) 333 MPa ISO 2039-1
Toughness (Shore D) N/A
Wear-resistance N/A
Coefficient of friction (against steel) N/A
Thermal properties
  Value Unit Test method
Glass-transition temperature 93 °C DIN 53765
Melting point 280 °C DIN 53765
Operating temperature (instantaneous) +260 °C
Operating temperature (continuous) 230 °C
Operating temperature (minimum) N/A
Thermal expansion coefficient, 23–60 °C 4 10-5 K-1 DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
Thermal expansion coefficient, 23–100 °C 5 10-5 K-1 DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
Specific heat capacity 1 J/(g×K) ISO 22007-4:2008
Thermal conductivity 0.35 W/(m×K) ISO 22007-4:2008
Electrical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Surface resistivity 1014 DIN IEC 60093
Resistivity 1014 Ω×cm DIN IEC 60093
Dielectric strength N/A
CTI value N/A
Optical properties
  Value Unit Test method
Light transmittance N/A
Refractive index N/A
Optical errors N/A
Abrasion-resistance, 100 rotations with 500 g N/A

Additional downloads

Delivery selection plastic sheets, plastic rods
Specific gravity 1.63 g/cm3
Service temperature N/A … 230 °C
Price category €€€+ (>€50/kg)

Special properties

  • great mechanical strength
  • dimensional accuracy across a wide temperature range
  • suitability for applications that require extremely strict tolerances
  • good chemical-resistance at high temperatures
  • good creep-resistance
  • resistance to hydrolysis and toleration of sterilisation

Applications

electronics industry, precision engineering, pharmaceutical industry, chemical industry, food and drinks industry

Standard colours

natural

Special colours

black

Premade pieces

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Commonly known brands

SUSTATRON® PPS GF40, TECATRON® GF40, Techtron® PPS GF40, ZELLAMID® 1900 GF40