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| PPS Fibers | |||||||||||||
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PPS = polyphenylene sulfide
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| Heat Resistance of PPS vs. PET Polyester | |||||||||||||
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PPS does not decompose when exposed to high temperatures for long periods of time. |
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Chemical Resistance |
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| Chemical Type | Resistance Rating | ||||||||||||
| Acids | Good to Excellent | ||||||||||||
| Alcohols | Excellent | ||||||||||||
| Bases | Excellent | ||||||||||||
| Ethers | Excellent | ||||||||||||
| Hydrocarbons | Excellent | ||||||||||||
| Inorganics | Excellent | ||||||||||||
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PPS has excellent chemical resistance at elevated temperatures for long periods of time |
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Innovative PPS Fibers from FIT |
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(typical properties) |
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| Polymer/s | Cross-section | Denier |
Tenacity (g/denier) |
Elongation (at break) |
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2.3 | 4.0 | 75% | |||||||||
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round |
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1.8 | 4.0 | 65% | |||||||||
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ribbon |
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6-10 | 2.1 | 86% | |||||||||
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2.6 | 4.0 | 75% | |||||||||
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sheath/core |
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| FIT's PPS Product Range | |||||||||||||
Wetlaid, cardable, and
multi-filament products |
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Staple products from 0.9 to 7 denier per filament |
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filament counts |
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Various fiber cross-sections |
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Bicomponent fibers and yarns with PPS and other polymers |
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| to learn more... | |||||||||||||
| You can download a paper that describes the use of PPS fibers in baghouse filtration applications. Or click the "Capabilities" button to the left to find out more about our other fiber production capabilities. And of course, you can always contact us. We'll be happy to discuss your ideas with you. | |||||||||||||
| Previous Featured Products | |||||||||||||
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| PCT Fibers | |||||||||||||
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