PPS-LCF20 Material Overview

PPS-LCF20 is a high-performance engineering plastic designed for industrial applications that demand a higher level of mechanical strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. With 20% carbon fiber reinforcement, PPS-LCF20 provides significantly enhanced stiffness and strength compared to standard PPS, making it ideal for moderate to high-load environments. It offers reliable performance under a wide range of temperatures and chemical exposures.

Mechanical Properties

PPS-LCF20 is optimized for applications requiring a combination of strength, rigidity, and excellent dimensional stability. The 20% carbon fiber content greatly improves the material’s mechanical properties while retaining good processing flexibility.

• Tensile Strength: ≥ 250 MPa (Enhanced by carbon fiber reinforcement)
• Flexural Strength: ≥ 400 MPa
• Impact Strength: ≥ 50 kJ/m² (Improved compared to lower carbon fiber content grades)

The increased carbon fiber content offers a stronger and stiffer material, ideal for applications with higher mechanical stress and rigidity.

Thermal and Chemical Resistance

PPS-LCF20 maintains excellent properties in harsh environments, with robust resistance to both high temperatures and aggressive chemicals.

• Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 300°C (Enhanced with increased carbon fiber content)
• Long-Term Service Temperature: Up to 270°C
• Chemical Resistance: Exceptional resistance to oils, solvents, acids, alkalis, and other aggressive chemicals

The higher carbon fiber content improves thermal stability, making PPS-LCF20 ideal for applications that require durability in high-temperature and chemically aggressive environments.

Wear Resistance and Processing Characteristics

With 20% carbon fiber reinforcement, PPS-LCF20 offers improved wear resistance compared to lower carbon fiber grades, especially in moderate to high-friction applications.

• Wear Resistance: Excellent performance under moderate to high friction and repetitive motion.
• Processing Methods: Suitable for injection molding, extrusion, and other thermoplastic processing methods. Processing temperatures are higher than unreinforced PPS but remain within typical ranges for thermoplastic processing.

The carbon fiber enhances durability, rigidity, and wear resistance, making PPS-LCF20 suitable for more demanding applications.

Environmental Adaptability

PPS-LCF20 is highly adaptable to various environmental conditions. It absorbs minimal water, maintains dimensional stability, and retains its mechanical properties even in outdoor, humid, or chemically aggressive environments.

Applications

PPS-LCF20 is ideal for applications requiring enhanced mechanical strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. Typical applications include:

• Automotive Industry: Components like gaskets, seals, connectors, and structural parts exposed to moderate to high mechanical stress and temperatures.
• Industrial Manufacturing: Components such as bushings, bearings, and heavy-duty gears exposed to moderate to high loads and chemical environments.
• Electronics: Enclosures, housings, and structural components requiring resistance to heat, chemicals, and dimensional stability.
• Aerospace: Structural components that need to withstand moderate to high mechanical stress and temperatures while maintaining performance under demanding conditions.

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