PSU (Polysulfone) Material Properties
Mechanical Properties
- High tensile strength
- Good dimensional stability
- Excellent creep resistance
- High impact strength
- Good fatigue resistance
- Low wear rate
PSU (Polysulfone) Thermal Properties
- Heat deflection temperature: 175°C
- Continuous use temperature: 160°C
- Good flame resistance
- Low thermal expansion
- Hydrolysis resistant
PSU (Polysulfone) Processing Properties
- Good processability
- Moderate melt viscosity
- Low shrinkage
- Good flow properties
- Multiple processing methods
- Suitable for precision parts
PSU (Polysulfone) Parts Manufacturing Processes
Injection Molding
ExcellentAdvantages
- High clarity parts
- Good thermal stability
- Chemical resistant
- Complex geometries
Key Parameters
melt temperature: 330-360°C
mold temperature: 120-150°C
injection pressure: 80-120 MPa
CNC Machining
Very GoodAdvantages
- Good machinability
- Excellent surface finish
- Tight tolerances
- Clear parts possible
Key Parameters
cutting speed: 180-280 m/min
feed rate: 0.1-0.2 mm/rev
tool type: Carbide tools
3D Printing
ModerateAdvantages
- Transparent parts
- Good strength
- Complex designs
- Quick prototypes
Key Parameters
nozzle temperature: 330-350°C
bed temperature: 120-140°C
layer height: 0.1-0.2mm
PSU (Polysulfone) Technical Specifications
density
1.24 g/cm³
water absorption
0.3%
tensile strength
70-75 MPa
flexural modulus
2700 MPa
impact strength
65 J/m
heat deflection
175°C
light transmission
88%
dielectric strength
15-17 kV/mm
Processing Guidelines
molding temperature
330-360°C
mold temperature
120-150°C
drying conditions
150°C for 3-4 hours
injection pressure
80-120 MPa
recommended thickness
1.0-4.0 mm
PSU (Polysulfone) Parts Industry Applications
Medical
- Sterilizable devices
- Medical instrument parts
- Fluid handling components
- Laboratory equipment
Food Processing
- Hot fill containers
- Steam-sterilizable parts
- Food handling equipment
- Beverage processing components
Industrial
- High-temperature components
- Pump and valve parts
- Electrical components
- Chemical processing equipment