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Smiths Metal Centres Polypropylene PP-30GF

Smiths Metal Centers Polypropylene PP-30GF is a high-quality general purpose engineering plastic material. Polypropylene PP-30GF is polypropylene homopolymer with 30% glass fiber.

Polymer Name: Polypropylene Homopolymer (HPP)

Physical Form: Bars, Rods, Sheets

Features: Chemical Resistant, Excellent Surface Hardness, Food Contact Acceptable, General Purpose, Good Impact Strength, Good Machinability, High Tensile Strength, Low Moisture Absorption, Low Residual Stress, Noise Damping

Density: 1140.0 - 1140.0 kg/m³

Tensile Modulus: 6500.0 - 6500.0 MPa

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    Features & Benefits

    Features & Benefits
    Product Attributes Customer Benefits
    • Range of grades available
    • Good tensile strength and high surface hardness
    • Excellent chemical resistance
    • Resists stress cracking.
    • Natural product may be used in contact with foodstuffs
    • PP-H may be hot air welded
    • Low density – compared with other engineering plastics.
    • Minimal absorption of moisture.
    • Diameter (PP-H)
    • Product sourced from longstanding manufacturer with ISO accreditation
    • Correct grade selection for application is optimized
    • Very good all-round product for diverse engineering applications
    • Low cost assembly
    • Easy handling, low inertia, energy saving
    • Aids dimensional stability
    • Huge components are possible
    • Consistent quality ensures uniform characteristics in machining & performance

    Applications & Uses

    Typical Applications

    PP-30GF - For applications that require higher resistance to deformation, particularly at high temperature and dimensional stability.

    Machinability

    The machining of polypropylene is uncomplicated, provided the component tolerances allow for polypropylene’s relatively high co-efficient of thermal expansion and tensile elongation values. Full machining instructions can be supplied on request.

    Properties

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    Physical Form
    Mechanical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Density (20°C)1.14g/cm^³-
    Tensile Strength at Break85.0MPa-
    Elongation at Break3.0%-
    Tensile Modulus of Elasticity6500.0MPa-
    Flexural Strength120.0MPa-
    Impact Strength22.0kJ/m^²-
    Notched Impact Strength6.0kJ/m^²-
    Ball Indentation Hardness / Rockwell110.0N/mm^²-
    Thermal Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Vicat Softening Point130.0ºCVST/B/50
    Vicat Softening Point160.0ºCVST/A/50
    Heat Deflection Temperature155.0ºCMethod B
    Heat Deflection Temperature140.0ºCMethod A
    Coefficient of Thermal Expansion0.710^⁻⁶ .K^⁻¹-
    Thermal Conductivity (20°C)0.27W/(m.K)-
    Service Temperatures without High Mech. Load - Upper Limit100.0ºC-
    Service Temperatures without High Mech. Load - Lower Limit5.0ºC-
    Electrical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Volume Resistivitymax. 10^¹⁴ohm-cm-
    Surface Resistivitymax. 10^¹³ohm-
    Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)2.6--
    Dielectric Strength40.0kV/mm-
    Tracking ResistanceKB min. 600VIEC 60112
    Flammability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    FlammabilityHB-UL94

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance
    Physiological Safety

    The FDA (US Food & Drug Administration) has approved the raw materials used for the PP-H grade to allow its use in contact with food – check for any specific limitations required by the FDA.

    Technical Details & Test Data

    Technical Description
    Grade Modification Purpose
    PP-30GF With 30% glass glass fiber. Increased stiffness and dimensional stability.

     

    Chemical Resistance

    PP-H has extremely good resistance to acids, alkalis and alcohol, salts in aqueous solutions and many solvents. Slight swelling may be caused by permanent contact with grease, oil and wax, but generally not enough to limit the use of the material. Aromatics and halogenated hydrocarbons will cause a reduction in useful working life. The material has no resistance to strong oxidizing agents such as nitric or chromic acids, and halogens.

    Packaging & Availability

    Product Availability
    Extruded round bar PP-30GF 20mm to 150mm in black.

    * Sizes not stocked are available on relatively short delivery time. 1, 2 or 3m lengths supplied or cut to customer requirements.