PPS-LCF40 Material Overview

PPS-LCF40 is an advanced, high-performance engineering plastic engineered for the most demanding industrial applications that require exceptional mechanical strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. With 40% carbon fiber reinforcement, PPS-LCF40 delivers superior stiffness, strength, and dimensional stability compared to lower carbon fiber content grades, making it the ideal choice for applications exposed to high mechanical loads, extreme temperatures, and aggressive chemical environments. This material offers exceptional reliability across a wide temperature range and in contact with a variety of chemicals.

Mechanical Properties

PPS LCF40 is tailored to meet the needs of applications requiring a high combination of rigidity, strength, and dimensional stability. The 40% carbon fiber content significantly enhances the material’s mechanical properties, while still allowing for good processability.

• Tensile Strength: ≥ 350 MPa (Significantly enhanced by 40% carbon fiber reinforcement)
• Flexural Strength: ≥ 600 MPa
• Impact Strength: ≥ 70 kJ/m² (Improved compared to grades with lower carbon fiber content)

The increased carbon fiber content results in an even stiffer, stronger material, making it highly suitable for applications under high mechanical stress and those requiring extreme rigidity.

Thermal and Chemical Resistance

PPS LCF40 excels in harsh environments, offering superior resistance to high temperatures and exposure to challenging chemicals.

• Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 340°C (Further enhanced with the increased carbon fiber content)
• Long-Term Service Temperature: Up to 300°C
• Chemical Resistance: Exceptional resistance to oils, solvents, acids, alkalis, and other aggressive chemicals

With 40% carbon fiber reinforcement, PPS LCF40 provides enhanced thermal stability, making it an ideal material for long term durability in high temperature or chemically aggressive environments.

Wear Resistance and Processing Characteristics

With 40% carbon fiber reinforcement, PPS LCF40 delivers outstanding wear resistance, especially in applications involving high friction and repeated motion.

• Wear Resistance: Excellent performance under high friction and repetitive 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 increased carbon fiber content improves durability, rigidity, and wear resistance, ensuring that PPS LCF40 meets the requirements of demanding applications.

Environmental Adaptability

PPS LCF40 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 LCF40 is designed for high performance applications where superior mechanical strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance are essential. Typical applications include:

• Automotive Industry: Components such as gaskets, seals, connectors, and structural parts exposed to high mechanical stress and extreme temperatures.
• Industrial Manufacturing: Parts like 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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