PPS – Polyphenylene sulfide

PPS: Fortron, Larton, Dic

Typical applications

Automotive industry

PPS often replaces metal parts in the automotive industry, as it is resistant to aggressive liquids, fuels and high temperatures under the hood.

• Fuel system components: Fuel pump housings, injection systems, valves and fuel pipes.
• Cooling and engine systems: Thermostat housings, water pump rotors, intake manifolds and heating system parts.
• Electrical components: Connectors, sensors, light housings and switches under the hood.

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (E&E)

Its excellent dielectric properties, dimensional stability and inherent non-flammability (without the addition of halogens) make it ideal for precision electronic components.

• Connectors and switches: Multi-pin connectors, micro-switches and relays.
• Coils and housings: Coils (bobbins), brush holders for electric motors and circuit housings.
• Consumer electronics: Thin-walled housings for smartphones, tablets and lead-free soldering components.

Industrial equipment and mechanical engineering

Because it is resistant to almost all known solvents at temperatures below 200 °C, it is widely used in chemical process technology.

• Pumps and valves: Housings, impellers and seals for chemically aggressive liquids.
• Filters and membranes: Industrial filters for flue gases in power plants or cement plants and industrial filter fabrics.
• Machine parts: Bearings, gears, bushings and various extruded profiles (rods, plates) for CNC machining.

Aerospace industry

• Structural parts: Lightweight components for aircraft interiors, wing parts and components exposed to high pressures and temperatures near engines.

Medicine and household

• Medical devices (MT classes): Surgical instruments and device parts that require biocompatibility and resistance to repeated steam sterilization.
• Household appliances: Parts for microwave ovens (e.g. rings), hair dryers and coffee makers where contact with hot water and steam occurs.