
Ryton® PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) is an engineered thermoplastic, that offers an exceptional balance of properties. Ryton® plastic has high-temperature resistance, chemical resistance, flowability, and dimensional stability. This makes Ryton® plastic a useful material in electronics, automotive, aerospace, and chemical industries. The high-temperature resistance in Ryton® plastic consists of long-term resistance to temperatures up to 200°C (392°F) and short-term resistance to temperatures up to 260°C (500° F). Ryton® plastic maintains dimensional stability at elevated temperatures and hard chemical environments. The dimensional stability in Ryton® PPS allows even complex parts to be molded with tight tolerances. Ryton® PPS also has a low water absorption and is insoluble in all common solvents below 200°C (392°F), making Ryton® plastic stable in both typical and alternative automotive fuels. The molecular structure of a Ryton® PPS polymer causes it to char during combustion, making it flame retardant.
Ryton Properties:
• Excellent hydrolytic stability
• Inherently self-extinguishing (UL 94 V0)
• Precision molding to tight tolerances with high reproducibility
• High stress cracking resistance
• Long-term and short-term thermal stability
• High modulus and creep resistance
• Dimensional stability
Ryton Applications:
Automotive: under hood components, brake systems, and electrical/electronic devices requiring high heat resistance, high dimensional stability, and corrosion resistance
Electrical: precision molding of connectors and sockets
Industrial: parts and components
Appliances: parts and components
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