Material Data Sheet
Material: Quadrant Bearing-Grade PPS
Polyphenylene Sulfide (Ryton®)Quadrant BG PPS is an internally lubricated and carbon fiber reinforced PPS. This grade offers a low coefficient of expansion and excellent chemical resistance, even to acids which can break down PEEK®. PPS has a very low water absorption, can be machined to tight tolerances and has a heat deflection temperature of 490°F, making it a good material for wear applications and caustic environments. Where temperatures do not require PEEK®, Quadrant BG PPS can be a less expensive alternative.
| Mechanical Properties | Test Method ASTM | Value | Units |
| Specific Gravity, 73°F | D792 | 1.52 | |
| Tensile Strength, 73°F | D638 | 2,100 | psi |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity, °F | D638 | 980,000 | psi |
| Tensile Elongation ( at break), 73°F | D638 | 1 | % |
| Flexural Strength, 73°F | D790 | 10,000 | psi |
| Flexural Modulus of Elasticity, 73°F | D790 | 820,000 | psi |
| Shear Strength, 73°F | D732 | psi | |
| Compressive Strength, 10% Deformation, 73°F | D695 | 15,000 | psi |
| Compressive Modulus of Elasticity, 73°F | D695 | 800,000 | psi |
| Hardness, Rockwell, Scale as noted, 73°F | D785 | M93 (R126) | |
| Hardness, Durometer, Shore "D" Scale, 73°F | D2240 | D86 | |
| Izod Impact (notched), 73°F | D256 Type A | 1 | ft-lb/in of notch |
| Coefficient of Friction (Dry vs. Steel) Dynamic | QTM 55007 | 0.2 | |
| Limiting PV (with 4:1 safety factor applied) | QTM 55007 | 25,000 | ft.lbs./in.2 min |
| Wear Factor "k" x 10-10 | QTM 55010 | 800 | in.3-min/ft.lbs.hr |
| Thermal Properties | |||
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (-40°F to 300°F) | E-831 (TMA) | 1.7 x 10-5 | in/in./°F |
| Heat Deflection Temperature 264 psi | D648 | 490 | °F |
| TG-Glass transition (amorphous) | D3418 | N/A | °F |
| Melting Point (Crystalline) peak | D3418 | 540 | °F |
| Continuous Service Temperature in Air (Max.) (1) | 450 | °F | |
| Thermal Conductivity | F433 | 2.2 | BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F |
| Electrical Properties | |||
| Dielectric Strength, Short Term | D149 | Volts/mil | |
| Surface Resistivity | EOS/ESD S11.11 | >105 | ohm/square |
| Dielectric Constant, 106 Hz | D150 | ||
| Dissipation Factor, 106 Hz | D150 | ||
| Flammability @ 3.1 mm (1/8 in.) | UL 94 | V-0 | |
| FDA Compliant | No | ||
| *The values shown in these and the following charts are typical, average properties. Actual values may differ due to variations in resin formulations and processing methods. These values are obtained from sources believed to be reliable, including the resin manufactures, converters and other published sources. However, they should not be used for specification or design purposes. |

