Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) sewing thread is made from 100% polyphenylene sulfide continuous filament.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Ticket No Tex No Construction (Denier*Ply) Breaking Strength (Kg) Elongation% Recommended Needles (NM)
40 70 200*3 2.90 25% 100-120
KEY BENEFITS
  • Maximum permanent heat resistance 190ºC
  • It has a melting point of 285 ºC
  • Excellent resistance to acid and alkali.
  • Good resistance to organic solvent.
  • Poor resistance to oxidizing agent.
  • Low moisture absorption and high resistance to hydrolysis
  • Resistant to aging and sunlight.
  • Fibres possess flame retardant properties.
  • Limiting oxygen value (LOI) value is 35
  • Excellent resistance to abrasion.
  • High dimensional stability providing low creep under a wide range of loading conditions.
APPLICATIONS
  • Bag filtration applications
  • Liquid chemical filtration
  • Air filter bags, including for collecting dust in coal-fired plants
  • Coal-fired boilers
  • Protective clothing
  • Webbing used in highly toxic environments.
  • Use in acidic environments
  • Electric insulating materials