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Highly Impact-Resistant PPSU Rods

Offering excellent resistance to shock, these PPSU rods are frequently fabricated into vehicle parts and machine components that are subject to vibration. They are easy to machine and thermoform, plus they maintain physical properties when heated, even through repeated autoclaving cycles.

	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Min. Temp.	Max. Temp., ° F	Tensile Strength, psi	Impact Strength, ft·lbf/in	Flammability Rating	Food Industry Std.	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Black



	1/2"	0.000" to 0.003"	Extruded	Not Rated	300	10,500	2.5	UL 94 V-0	FDA Standard	1, 2, 4, 8	3927N11	00000


	3/4"	0.000" to 0.003"	Extruded	Not Rated	300	10,500	2.5	UL 94 V-0	FDA Standard	1, 2, 4, 8	3927N12	00000
	1"	0.000" to 0.003"	Extruded	Not Rated	300	10,500	2.5	UL 94 V-0	FDA Standard	1, 2, 4, 8	3927N13	00000
	1 1/2"	0.000" to 0.003"	Extruded	Not Rated	300	10,500	2.5	UL 94 V-0	FDA Standard	1, 2, 4, 8	3927N14	00000


	Off-White



			1/2"	0.000" to 0.003"	Extruded	Not Rated	300	10,500	2.5	UL 94 V-0	FDA Standard	1, 2, 4, 8	1397T11	0000


			3/4"	0.000" to 0.003"	Extruded	Not Rated	300	10,500	2.5	UL 94 V-0	FDA Standard	1, 2, 4, 8	1397T13	00000
			1"	0.000" to 0.003"	Extruded	Not Rated	300	10,500	2.5	UL 94 V-0	FDA Standard	1, 2, 4, 8	1397T14	00000


			Amber



					1 1/2"	0.000" to 0.005"	Extruded	Not Rated	300	10,500	2.5	UL 94 V-0	FDA Standard	1, 2, 4, 8	1397T16	00000

Chemical-Resistant PPSU 3D Printer Filaments

Off-White

Fabricate custom bottles, packaging, and other parts for chemical processing. Made of PPSU, these filaments won’t break down even after prolonged exposure to virtually any acid, base, or solvent. They also stand up to oil and fuel, so they’re sometimes made into automotive parts. Because they have a low density and won’t transfer electricity, they make parts that are lightweight and protect components from electric currents. These filaments are easy to store too, since they resist absorbing water. Rated UL 94 V-0, they meet flammability standards.

Print these filaments on a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. Due to its high melting point, PPSU is more difficult to print than most other materials. You need an all-metal extruder and a heated printer bed to reach its minimum printing temperature. After printing, anneal your part in an oven for 2 to 4 hours to reach its maximum strength, temperature, and ability to resist chemicals.

Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your part will start to lose structural integrity.

Tensile Strength—Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.

									Spool
	Dia., mm	Printing Temp.	For Printer Bed Temp.	Tensile Strength, psi	Hardness	Max. Exposure Temp.	Annealing Temp.	For Min. Nozzle Opening Dia., mm	Dia., mm	Dp., mm	Material	Wt., g		Each
PPSU—Chemical Resistant, Extra High Strength, Flame Retardant, High Strength, Moisture Resistant, Ultra Absorbent UL 94 V-0







				Opaque Off-White

				1.75	390° to 410° C 734° to 770° F	140° to 160° C 284° to 320° F	7,970	Rockwell R110 (Hard)	180° C 200° C	80° to 130° C 176° to 266° F	0.4	200	40	Plastic	500	4271N7	0000000