PPS-LCF30 Material Overview

PPS-LCF30 is an advanced, high-performance engineering plastic tailored for demanding industrial applications that require superior mechanical strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. Reinforced with 30% carbon fiber, PPS-LCF30 provides substantial improvements in stiffness and strength compared to standard PPS, making it an ideal choice for applications subjected to high mechanical loads, extreme temperatures, and aggressive chemical environments. The material offers exceptional reliability across a wide temperature range and in contact with various chemicals.

Mechanical Properties

PPS-LCF30 is designed to meet the needs of applications requiring a strong combination of rigidity, strength, and excellent dimensional stability. The 30% carbon fiber content significantly enhances the material’s mechanical properties while maintaining good processability.

• Tensile Strength: ≥ 300 MPa (Significantly enhanced by carbon fiber reinforcement)
• Flexural Strength: ≥ 500 MPa
• Impact Strength: ≥ 60 kJ/m² (Improved compared to lower carbon fiber content grades)

The higher carbon fiber content results in a much stiffer, stronger material, making it highly suitable for applications under high mechanical stress and extreme rigidity requirements.

Thermal and Chemical Resistance

PPS-LCF30 excels in harsh environments, offering superior resistance to high temperatures and challenging chemical exposures.

• Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 320°C (Further enhanced with the increased carbon fiber content)
• Long-Term Service Temperature: Up to 280°C
• Chemical Resistance: Exceptional resistance to oils, solvents, acids, alkalis, and other aggressive chemicals

The increased carbon fiber reinforcement enhances thermal stability, positioning PPS-LCF30 as an ideal choice for applications requiring long-term durability in high-temperature or chemically aggressive environments.

Wear Resistance and Processing Characteristics

With 30% carbon fiber reinforcement, PPS-LCF30 delivers remarkable wear resistance, particularly for applications involving moderate to high friction.

• Wear Resistance: Outstanding performance under moderate to high friction and repeated motion.
• Processing Methods: Suitable for injection molding, extrusion, and other thermoplastic processing methods. Processing temperatures are higher than for unreinforced PPS but still within the typical range for thermoplastic processing.

The addition of carbon fiber improves durability, rigidity, and wear resistance, ensuring that PPS-LCF30 meets the requirements of demanding applications.

Environmental Adaptability

PPS-LCF30 demonstrates excellent environmental adaptability. The material absorbs minimal water, maintains dimensional stability, and retains its mechanical properties even in outdoor, humid, or chemically aggressive environments.

Applications

PPS-LCF30 is ideal for high-performance applications where superior mechanical strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance are required. Typical applications include:

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

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