PPSF / PPSU

Production-grade Thermoplastic

PPSF / PPSU (polyphenylsulfone) material has the greatest heat and chemical resistance of all Stratays materials - ideal for aerospace, automotive and medical applications.

PPSF parts manufactured on Stratasys 3D Printers are not only mechanically superior, but also dimensionally accurate, to better predict end-product performance. Users can also sterilize PPSF via steam autoclave, EtO sterilization, plasma sterilization, chemical sterilization and radiation.

PPSF / PPSU Material Properties

Behaviour and use

TENSILE STRENGTH

55 MPa

TENSILE MODULUS

2100 MPa

HDT

230 °C

IZOD IMPACT, NOTCHED

58.7 J/m

Main Uses

PPSU combines strong mechanical performance with high temperature and chemical resistance for demanding applications like low-volume injection molds, under-hood automotive scenarios and heat, chemical, plasma and radiation sterilization.

Top Applications

Concept modeling
Functional prototyping
Manufacturing tooling aids
Production parts

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PPSF / PPSU Specification & Features

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	3.1x10 in/in/°F	5.5x10 mm/mm/°C
Melting Point	---------	Not Applicable2	Not Applicable2

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES	TEST METHOD	VALUE RANGE
Volume Resistivity	ASTM D257	1.5x10 - 5.0x10 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	1.28
Rockwell Hardness	ASTM D785	M86

SYSTEM AVAILABILITY	LAYER THICKNESS CAPABILITY	SUPPORT STRUCTURE	AVAILABLE COLOURS
Stratasys F900	0.013 inch (0.330 mm) 0.010 inch (0.254 mm)6	Breakaway	Tan

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Technology

Advantages of 3D printing PPSF / PPSU with a Stratasys FDM Machine

Tough long-lasting parts

FDM technology works with engineering-grade thermoplastics to build strong, long-lasting and dimensionally stable parts with the best accuracy and repeatability of any 3D printing technology. PPSF / PPSU parts are tough enough to be used as advanced conceptual models, functional prototypes, manufacturing tools and production parts.

Meet production demands

FDM systems are as versatile and durable as the parts they produce. Advanced FDM 3D Printers boast the largest build envelopes and material capacities in their class, delivering longer, uninterrupted build times, bigger parts and higher quantities than other additive manufacturing systems, delivering high throughput, duty cycles and utilization rates.

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Compatible 3D Printers

Stratasys Machines that can print with PPSF / PPSU material

Stratasys F900

The Stratasys F900 is the ultimate manufacturing-grade production 3D printer with the widest array of engineering-grade materials, maximum throughput, largest build platform, and highest accuracy.

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