Appliances

Ryton® PPS is the answer for many difficult production, design, and performance considerations. Ease of processing and recyclable scrap allow for part consolidation, more efficient manufacturing, and material savings. Ryton® PPS produces more reliable parts using less material by offering a combination of high temperature stability, excellent mechanical strength and dimensional integrity, along with resistance to corrosion by common solvents, caustic solutions, and dilute acids.  Discover how the combination of processability and performance provided by Ryton® PPS can generate a cost savings compared to using metals, thermosets, or other engineering materials.

 

Applications Product Key Characteristic Benefits

Pump Housings/Impellers

Pump housings, impellers and impeller sleeves, bearings, bearing seats 		R-4-200NA* Dimensional Stability Low creep, highly reproducible parts, excellent dimensional stability under stress, temperature and chemical exposure, excellent ceramic/metal replacement.
R-4-220NA* Hot Water Stability
BR111* High strength, Low cost
R-7-220NA* Strength, Hot Water Stability
BR42B* Low Friction

Electrical / Electronic Components

High temperature circuit breakers, relay housings, connectors, bobbins, coil encapsulation 		R-7-120NA* High UL Ratings UL 94 V-0, good electrical properties, fast cycling, thermoset replacement, excellent weld line strength, low moisture absorption.
R-4-200NA* Strength in thin walls
R-4-230NA* High flow, Low flash
R10-110BL Low cost
XK2040* High flow, Low flash

Motor Brush Cards

Brush holders, electronic brush cards, fractional HP motor end rings 		R-4-200NA* High strength UL 94 V-0 up to 5VA, good electrical properties, excellent processability, high temperature exposure.
R-4-230NA* High flow, Low flash
R-7-120NA* Low Cost
XK2040* High flow, Ductility

Fans & Blowers

Brush holders, electronic brush cards, fractional HP motor end rings 		R-4-200NA* High strength Metal replacement for material cost and weight savings.
BR111* Dimensional stability
R-7-120NA* Low Cost

Small Appliances

Electric blanket thermostat control, fry pan handles, hair dryer grill, coffee warmer rings, curling iron insulators, steam iron valves, toaster switches 		R-7-120BL Dimensional stability  

Heat Exchangers

Flue collectors, flue covers, venturi pipes, flow meter housings, transition pipe		 R-4-200NA* High strength Metal replacement, cost savings, high mechanical strength and dimensional stability during thermal cycling.
BR111* High strength, Low cost
R-7-120NA* Low cost
V-1 Coatings* Chemical Resistance

Thermostat Housings

Thermostat housings, air gas and water valves, electric heat element screw plug 		R-4-200NA* High strength Insert molding, metal replacement, integration of parts, dimensional stability over wide thermal extremes.
R-4-220NA* Hot water stability
BR111* Strength, Low cost
R-7-220NA* Strength, Hot Water Stability

Water Management

Hot water valves, mixer cartridges, hot water manifolds 		R-7-120BL BS 6920 certified Dimensional, thermal, and hydrolytic stability, chemical resistance.
R-4-220NA* NSF Standard 61
R-4-200NA* BS 6920 certified
BR111BL KTW/BS 6920 certified

Business Machines

Printer paper guards, copier gears, fax machine heads, medical/scientific instruments 		R-7-120BL Dimensional stability  

HVAC

Blower housing, compressor mufflers, flue collector, secondary heat exchanger header, fuel oil pumps, hot water circulation components, motor relays/switches, power vent components, thermostat components 		R-4-200NA/BL Dimensional stability Thermal stability, chemical resistance, dimensional stability
BR111BL Thermal stability

Lighting

Reflector housing, socket bases, ballast components 		R-7-120BL Dimensional stability Dimensional and thermal stability, metal and thermoset replacement for material cost and weight savings

Major Household

Motor brush holders, dryer switches, defroster plugs, washer pump impellers, terminal blocks, microwave oven turntables 		R-7-120NA/BL Dimensional stability  

 

*Designation is for natural color; equivalent grade is available in black