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Quadrant® PPSU

Quadrant® PPSU-Polyphenylsulfone

Quadrant® PPSU-Polyphenylsulfone

Product Overview

  • Impact resistance
  • High resistance to steam autoclaving
  • High modulus of elasticity and heat resistance
  • FDA Compliant

Product Details

Quadrant® PPSU polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) is an amorphous high performance thermoplastic offering better impact resistance and chemical resistance than polysulfone and polyetherimide (Duratron® PEI) as with Figures 15 and 16.

Quadrant PPSU offers superior hydrolysis resistance when compared to other amorphous thermoplastics as measured by steam autoclaving cycles to failure. In fact, Quadrant PPSU has virtually unlimited steam sterilizability (See Table 3). This factor makes it an excellent choice for medical devices as steam autoclaves are widely used to sterilize medical devices. It also resists common acids and bases — including commercial washing solutions — over a broad temperature range.

Quadrant PPSU is stocked in natural (bone white) and available in transparent and custom colors. It is commonly used in sterilization trays, dental and surgical instrument handles, and in fluid handling coupling and fitting applications. Quadrant PPSU is USP Class VI compliant. It is suitable for use in electronic assembly equipment and devices that must withstand solder temperatures. Quadrant PPSU has a heat deflection temperature of 405®F (207®C).

Steam Autoclave Resistance
Flexural Stress 1400 psi (9.7 MPa)Cycles to Crazing
Quadrant® PPSU> 2000
Polyetherimide900
Polysulfone50
Polyethersulfone45
  • Medical Wands

    Radel rod is intricately machined into smooth, comfortable handles used as structural components in medical applications. These handles offer superior impact resistance and autoclavability. (Prior material: Stainless Steel)

  • Endoscopic Probe Positioning Ferrule

    For endoscopic surgical devices, a positioning ferrule on the instrument handle is intricately machined from Radel R rod. (Prior material: Stainless Steel)

  • Tensile Impact Vs. Steam Cycles

  • Notched Izod Comparison

Radel is not a wear material, and its properties degrade when exposed to sunlight.

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