Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) Compression Springs

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Measurement System: Metric

Colour: Natural/Beige

Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) Compression Springs conform to the following Standards/Norms:

Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) Compression Springs, available in sizes ranging from Inner Diameter (ID) of 1mm to 20.5mm, Outer Diameter (OD) of 2mm to 25mm, and Free Lengths of 8mm to 50mm, are made from Polyphenylsulfone, a high-performance thermoplastic known for its exceptional toughness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. PPSU provides excellent impact strength, high resistance to sterilisation processes, and good hydrolytic stability, making these compression springs ideal for applications requiring durability and reliable performance in demanding environments.

Sizes (see full table below) :

Inner Diameter (mm) - 1 to 20.5mm

Outer Diameter (mm) - 2 to 25mm

Free Length (mm) - 8 to 50mm

Advantages of Using Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) Compression Springs:

High Impact Strength: PPSU offers superior toughness and resistance to impact, ensuring durability and long-term performance.

Thermal Stability: The material maintains its mechanical properties over a wide temperature range, making it suitable for both high-temperature and cryogenic applications.

Chemical Resistance: PPSU is resistant to a broad spectrum of chemicals, including acids, bases, and solvents, ensuring durability in corrosive environments.

Hydrolytic Stability: The material resists degradation in the presence of water, making it suitable for applications involving frequent exposure to moisture.

Sterilisation Resistance: PPSU can withstand repeated sterilisation processes, making it ideal for medical and food-related applications.

Biocompatibility: The material is biocompatible, making it suitable for use in medical devices and equipment.

Dimensional Stability: PPSU maintains its shape and mechanical properties over time, ensuring consistent performance in precise applications.

Specific Applications of Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) Compression Springs:

Medical Devices:

Utilised in medical instruments and diagnostic equipment where high precision, biocompatibility, and resistance to sterilisation processes are essential.

Ideal for components that require consistent spring action and durability.

Food Processing and Packaging:

Applied in food processing equipment and packaging machinery due to its chemical resistance and ability to withstand sterilisation processes.

Aerospace:

Used in aircraft and spacecraft systems where high strength, thermal stability, and impact resistance are critical.

Automotive Industry:

Employed in automotive components that require toughness, chemical resistance, and the ability to withstand high temperatures, such as in engine and transmission systems.

Industrial Machinery:

Applied in machinery and equipment that experience frequent impacts and require robust components to maintain operational integrity.

Electronics and Electrical Equipment:

Used in the assembly of electronic devices and enclosures where the springs' electrical insulation properties and thermal stability are beneficial.

Plumbing and Fluid Handling:

Utilised in plumbing and fluid handling systems due to its hydrolytic stability and resistance to chemicals.

Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) Compression Springs, with Inner Diameters from 1mm to 20.5mm, Outer Diameters from 2mm to 25mm, and Free Lengths from 8mm to 50mm, offer a robust and reliable solution made from a high-performance thermoplastic. These springs are ideal for various applications across medical devices, food processing, aerospace, automotive, industrial machinery, electronics, and plumbing industries. The combination of high impact strength, thermal stability, chemical resistance, and hydrolytic stability ensures that PPSU compression springs provide reliable and long-lasting performance in demanding environments.

The data sheet is available as a PDF to download below.

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