Description
This Polypropylene Rod is lightweight and offers excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for various applications including chemical tanks and medical equipment.
Material Properties
Polypropylene Homopolymer (PPH) is a lightweight material with a specific gravity of 0.91. It has enhanced chemical resistance and stiffness, making it suitable for higher working temperatures compared to its counterpart PPC, which operates between 0°C and +100°C.
Key Features
This rod boasts excellent weldability, high corrosion resistance, and retains rigidity even at elevated temperatures. It is also food compliant, making it versatile for different applications.
Applications
Polypropylene Rod is widely used in chemical tanks, water applications, medical equipment construction, and various industrial equipment.
Advantages
The rod offers good acid and chemical resistance, is economical, lightweight, non-stick, and impact resistant, making it ideal for sacrificial components or applications requiring durability.
Considerations
While Polypropylene Rod is advantageous for many applications, it has limitations in machinability, bonding, and fire resistance. Its maximum long-term working temperature is 80°C, which is lower than materials like Nylon or Acetal.
Specifications
- Material: Polypropylene Homopolymer
- Specific Gravity: 0.91
- Working Temperature Range: 0°C to +100°C
- Food Compliant: Yes
- Available Sizes: 250mm dia x 100mm, 250mm dia x 250mm, 250mm dia x 500mm, 250mm dia x 1000mm, 300mm dia x 100mm, 300mm dia x 250mm, 300mm dia x 500mm, 300mm dia x 1000mm
Benefits
- Good acid and chemical resistance
- Economical for minimal cost components
- Lightweight and floats on water
- Non-stick surface for easy cleaning
- Impact resistant for durable applications
Use Cases
- Chemical tanks
- Water applications
- Medical
- Equipment construction
FAQ
Q: Is Polypropylene Rod acid resistant?
A: Yes, Polypropylene Rod is very acid resistant, suitable for manufacturing acid tanks.
Q: Can Polypropylene Rod be bonded?
A: Bonding is challenging but possible with specialist adhesives; welding is recommended.
Q: What is the maximum working temperature of Polypropylene Rod?
A: The maximum long-term working temperature is 80°C.
All sizes & prices
8 sizes · prices include VAT · tap a price to select that size
| Diameter Length | 100mm | 250mm | 500mm | 1000mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250mm | £200.52£2,005.20/m | £455.76£1,823.04/m | £868.10£1,736.20/m | £1,653.52£1,653.52/m |
| 300mm | £287.62£2,876.20/m | £653.68£2,614.72/m | £1,245.10£2,490.20/m | £2,371.60£2,371.60/m |
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