PPS

PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) trade names include – Fortron^®, Torcon^®, and Ryton^®.

ryton A manufactured yarn composed of polymers containing Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS). This fiber has high temperature resistance (230°C) and good chemical resistance.

PPS properties include:

Heat resistant
Chemical resistant
Vapor heat resistant
Insulation
Low dielectric constant

Sample PPS applications include:

Bag filtration applications
Liquid chemical filtration
Webbing used in highly toxic environments.
Use in acidic environments
Electric insulating materials

Technical Data

Tenacity (g/denier)	3.0 - 5.0
Elongation at break (%)	35 - 50
Shrinkage at 177°C (%)
Melting point (°F)	Decomposition point - 545°F
In flame
After flame
Chemical resistance	Excellent chemical resistance
Specific gravity (g/cc)	1.34
Moisture regain (%)	0.6

Disclaimer: Values are only a guide. Actual values depend on manufacturer and exact type of yarn. Please contact our engineering team for specific values as they relate to your application.

PPS properties include:

Sample PPS applications include:

Technical Data

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PPS

PPS properties include:

Sample PPS applications include:

Technical Data

Bally Ribbon Mills to Showcase High-Performance Webbing at the 2023 Advanced Textile Expo

Bally Ribbon Mills Features Highly Specialized Engineered Woven Fabrics at SAFE Association Symposium

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