PPSF / PPSU
Production-grade Thermoplastic
PPSF / PPSU (polyphenylsulfone) material has the greatest heat and chemical resistance of all Stratays materials - ideal for aerospace, automotive and medical applications.
PPSF parts manufactured on Stratasys 3D Printers are not only mechanically superior, but also dimensionally accurate, to better predict end-product performance. Users can also sterilize PPSF via steam autoclave, EtO sterilization, plasma sterilization, chemical sterilization and radiation.
PPSF / PPSU Material Properties
Behaviour and use
Main Uses
PPSU combines strong mechanical performance with high temperature and chemical resistance for demanding applications like low-volume injection molds, under-hood automotive scenarios and heat, chemical, plasma and radiation sterilization.
Top Applications
- Concept modeling
- Functional prototyping
- Manufacturing tooling aids
- Production parts
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PPSF / PPSU Specification & Features
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | ENGLISH | METRIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 8,000 psi | 55 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 300,000 psi | 2,100 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 3% | 3% |
| Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 15,900 psi | 110 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 320,000 psi | 2,200 MPa |
| IZOD Impact, notched (Method A, 23 °C) | ASTM D256 | 1.1 ft-lb/in | 58.7 J/m |
| IZOD Impact, un-notched (Method A, 23 °C) | ASTM D256 | 3.1 ft-lb/in | 165.5 J/m |
| THERMAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | ENGLISH | METRIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 264 psi | ASTM D648 | 372 °F | 189 °C |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) | DMA (SSYS) | 446 °F | 230 °C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | ASTM D696 | 3.1x10 in/in/°F | 5.5x10 mm/mm/°C |
| Melting Point | --------- | Not Applicable2 | Not Applicable2 |
| ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | VALUE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | ASTM D257 | 1.5x10 - 5.0x10 ohm-cm |
| Dielectric Constant | ASTM D150-98 | 3.2 - 3.0 |
| Dissipation Factor | ASTM D150-98 | .0015 - .0011 |
| Dielectric Strength | ASTM D149-09, Method A | 290 - 80 V/mil |
| ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE | 24 HOURS @ 23 °C (73 °F) | 24 HOURS @ 100 °C (212 °F) |
|---|---|---|
| Antifreeze (Prestone), 50% | Passed | Passed |
| Gasoline-Unleaded | Passed | Not tested |
| Motor Oil 10W-40 | Passed | Passed |
| Power Steering Fluid | Passed | Passed |
| Transmission Fluid | Passed | Passed |
| Windshield Washer Fluid, 50% | Passed | Not tested |
| OTHER | TEST METHOD | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | 1.28 |
| Rockwell Hardness | ASTM D785 | M86 |
| SYSTEM AVAILABILITY | LAYER THICKNESS CAPABILITY | SUPPORT STRUCTURE | AVAILABLE COLOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratasys F900 | 0.013 inch (0.330 mm) 0.010 inch (0.254 mm)6 | Breakaway | Tan |
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