Application Areas

• Electrical industry (switches and connections)

• Automotive industry (motor isolators, fuel modules, thermostat housings, air coolers, and much more)

Polyphthalamide (PPA) is a semi-crystalline and partially aromatic polyamide that has a high temperature resistance. The PPA remains very stable both at high temperatures and in a chemically aggressive environment and continues to have excellent mechanical and electrical properties. PPA is mainly used as a substitute for metals that require high temperature resistance.

Product characteristics

Suitable for processing above 150 ° C

• Heat resistance up to 280 ° C
• Higher strength than aluminium
• Higher rigidity than steel
• More flexible, impact resistant and more malleable under heat than hard rubber
• Retains 90% of these properties even at a relative humidity of 50%
• Good tolerance span against ethylene glycol water erosion
• Very resistant to gasoline

Compared to traditional nylon, PPA has a 33% lower water absorption. In addition, PPA has a low coefficient of thermal expansion, comparable to metal or metal alloy