Polyplastics introduces new PPS for automotive

Polyplastics developed a new material DURAFIDE PPS 1140HS6 which can aid in the transition towards mono-materials.

Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) is a resin that is highly resistant to heat and very durable. It is commonly used in automotive parts that require resistance to high temperatures, plumbing components that need to withstand fluctuations in hot and cold water, and connectors that require heat resistance during surface-mount technology (SMT) processes.

PPS is commonly used in automotive parts that require resistance to high temperatures.

DURAFIDE PPS 1140HS6 contains 40% glass fiber reinforcement (GF), maintaining the ISO labeling of PPS global standard >PPS-GF40<. Therefore, it features significantly improved thermal shock resistance.

For the first time, Polyplastics employed a material design technique to ensure thermal shock resistance by minimizing residual strain during molding and homogenizing linear expansion to mitigate internal stress. As a result, the new material offers improved thermal shock resistance while retaining mechanical and other essential properties.

Besides that, the new PPS resin provides better flowability during injection molding than standard materials. This makes it an ideal choice for molding both thin-walled and large products.

In addition, DURAFIDE 1140HS6 can be easily recycled in post-consumer recycling (PCR) without sorting.