3D Printing With Heat-Resistant, Strong Sterilized Parts
Polyphenylsulfone (PPSF/PPSU) has the highest heat and chemical resistance of all FDM printing materials and is suitable for aerospace, automotive, and medical applications.
Overview
Use PPSF/PPSU as a high-performance thermoplastic to produce a number of industry-grade applications such as automotive prototypes, sterilizable medical devices, and tooling for demanding applications in-house. With the ability to print mechanically superior parts and its dimensional accuracy, you can better predict end-product performances. Users can also sterilize PPSF via steam autoclave, EtO sterilization, plasma sterilization, chemical sterilization and radiation.
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Performance Scale
Strength
Flex
Aesthetics
Speed
Material Colours
Tan
Material Highlights
Technical Specifications
| 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 | 3.1 E -05 in/in/°F | 5.5 E -05 mm/mm/°C |
| Melt Point | — | NA | NA |
| Electrical Properties | Test Method | Value |
| Volume Resistivity | ASTM D257 | 1.5x10e14 – 5.0 x 10e13 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 | 1.25 |
| Flame Classification | UL 94 | V-0 |
| Rockwell Hardness | ASTM D785 | M86 |
| UL File Number | — | E345258 |
Applications
System Compatibility
Fortus 900mc
