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Tecatron® (Ensifide) PPS

PolyPhenylene Sulfide

Tecatron (Ensifide) PPS Polyphenylene Sulfide

Tecatron ® PPS (formerly known as Ensifide ®) offers the broadest resistance to chemicals of any advanced engineering plastic. They have no known solvents below 392°F (200°C) and are inert to steam, strong bases, fuels and acids.  Minimal moisture absorption and a very low coefficient of linear thermal expansion, combined with stress-relieving manufacturing, make PPS ideally suited for precise tolerance machined components.

 

TECATRON (ENSIFIDE) PPS GRADES
 
Tecatron ® (unfilled)
As an unfilled PPS material, Tecatron® is easily machined to close tolerances. It is ideal for structural applications in corrosive environments or as a lower-temperature replacement for PEEK. Tecatron® is off-white in color.

Tecatron ® GF 40 (40% Glass Reinforced)
This product is the most recognized filled grade of PPS. It offers better dimensional stability and thermal performance than unfilled Tecatron ® PPS and maintains its strength to above 425°F (220°C).

Tecatron ® PVX (Bearing Grade)
Bearing grade PPS is internally lubricated and carbon fiber reinforced offering a low coefficient of thermal expansion and uncompromised chemical resistance. It is well suited for thrust or wear applications or when an electrically conductive material is required.

 
APPLICATIONS
 
• Wafer clamping rings for semiconductor processing • light sockets • sensor housings • catalyst supports • flanges • thermal/electrical insulators • pump housings • chip carriers • valve bodies • switch and plug parts

 
TYPICAL PROPERTIES of TECATRON / ENSIFIDE PPS GRADES
ASTM or UL test Property Unfilled Grade 40% Glass Reinforced PVX (Bearing Grade)
PHYSICAL
D792 Density (lb/in³)
(g/cm³)
0.049
1.35
0.060
1.65
0.053
1.47
D570 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) 0.01 0.02 0.02
MECHANICAL
D638 Tensile Strength (psi) at break 12,500 26,800 16,600
D638 Tensile Modulus (psi) 530,000 2,030,000 1,450,000
D638 Tensile Elongation at Break (%) 4.0 1.9 1.5
D790 Flexural Strength (psi) 21,000 -- --
D790 Flexural Modulus (psi) 520,000 1,880,000 --
D695 Compressive Strength (psi) -- -- --
D695 Compressive Modulus (psi) -- -- --
D785 Hardness, Rockwell M93 -- --
D256 IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) 0.5 -- --
THERMAL
D696 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
(x 10 -5 in./in./°F)
2.8 2.2 3.0
D648 Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C)
at 264 psi

230 / 110

500 / 260
--
D3418 Melting Temp (°F / °C) 540 / 282 540 / 282 540 / 282
- Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) 445 / 230 -- --
C177 Thermal Conductivity
(BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F)
(x 10 -4 cal/cm-sec-°C)

2.08
7.17

1.73
5.96
--
UL94 Flammability Rating V-0 V-0 V-0
ELECTRICAL
D149 Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8" thick 450 - -
D150 Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz 3 4 -
D150 Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz 0.0001 0.004 -
D257 Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm) at 50% RH 10 16 10 13 -

NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers' complete material property datasheets.
All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.

ENSIFIDE and TECATRON are registered trademarks of Ensinger Engineering Plastics, Inc.

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