Fortron® PPS
for Thermoplastic Composites
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Contents
► Introduction to Ticona
► Fortron® PPS
‒ Chemistry
‒ Properties
‒ Applications
► Fortron® PPS Composites
‒ Background
‒ Processing Options
‒ Properties
‒ Applications
► Summary
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Celanese Maintains Leading Position in
Engineered Materials
Service temperature
Engineering Polymers
High-Performance
Polymers (HPP)
(TI1 > 150°C)
Engineering
Polymers (ETP)
(TI1 90 – 150°C)
Basic
Polymers
LCP
– Vectra® /Zenite®
PPS
– Fortron®
PCT
– Thermx®
PET
– Impet®
PBT
– Celanex®
PBT Alloy
– Vandar®
TPC-ET
– Riteflex®
POM
– Hostaform®/Celcon®
UHMW-PE
– GUR®
Long Fiber and
Continuous Fiber
Reinforced Thermoplastics*
Amorphous
LFRT
– Celstran®, Factor ®
Compel®
CFR-TP
– Celstran® Tapes,
Rods and Profiles
Partially crystalline
TI1 = Temperature Index
* with Matrix Polymers: PP, PA, PPS, PBT, POM and others on request
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Fortron® PPS
Summary – Structure and Properties
► Semicrystalline
‒ Tg 85°C, TM 285°C
‒ Density 1.35 g/cm³
► Inherently Flame Retardant:
‒ UL94-V0, LOI > 45
► Chemical Resistance –
n
Dimensional Stability
‒ Fuels, oils, solvents
‒ Water-glycol
► Easy to Process
‒ Injection molding
Polyphenylenesulfide (PPS)
‒ Extrusion
Poly(thio – 1,4 - phenylene)
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Fortron® PPS
Semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer, perfectly suited
for parts that have to withstand the high mechanical and
thermal requirements which require…
► A high melting point range between 280° and 290°C
► Inherently flame resistant
► Excellent resistance to chemicals, oils and fluids
► An ideal alternative to conventional materials such as
thermosetting polymers and metals
► High hardness and stiffness and superb long-term creep
under load properties
► Ease to injection mold, blow mold and machine
► Weight reduction combined with high dimensional stability
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Fortron® PPS Has No Known Solvent
Below 200°C
► Chemical resistance with minimal attack or swelling even at
elevated temperatures
‒ Resists: acids/bases pH 2 to 12
‒ Resists: strong bleaches
‒ Resists: auto fluids – coolants,
transmission & brake
‒ Resists: gas & alternate fuels
(methanol, ethanol)
‒ Resists: hydrolysis
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Fortron® 0214C1 –
Matrix Material for Composites
► Linear, unmodified PPS polymer
► High molecular weight / high viscosity: 140 pa·s
‒ For extrusion and injection molding applications
► Specified for aircraft applications
‒ In use at Airbus and Boeing
‒ VIAM qualification
‒ Federal state unitary enterprise “All Russian Scientific Research
Institute of Aviation Materials”
► Tested in regards to flammability, smoke density and smoke
toxicity:
‒ ABD0031
‒ FAR/JAR 25.853
‒ New: DIN 5510 and ISO 5659
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Fortron® PPS 0214C1 – Smoke Density
Tested with 2 mm Plaques
► Smoke density according to Airbus Standard ABD0031
‒ Non-flaming – Max. Value: 0, Average: 0
‒ DS max. @ 4 min: 0; ABD and FAR Passed
‒ Flaming – Max. Value: 32 (6 min.), Average: 23 (6 min)
‒ DS max. @ 4 min: 15; ABD and FAR Passed
► Tox-Test (ABD0031):
ABD / FAR passed
Value
Max. Value in ppm
Hydrogen Cyanide HCN:
NF: 0 – F: 0
150
Carbon Monoxide CO:
NF: 0 – F: 10
1000
Nitrous Gases NO-NO2:
NF: 0 – F: 0
100
Sulfur Dioxide/Hy. Sulfide SO2 - H2S:
NF: 0 – F: 10
100
Hydrofluoric Acid HF:
NF: 0 – F: 0
100
Hydrochloric Acid HCl:
NF: 0 – F: 0
150
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Fortron® 0214C1 – Flammability
Tested With 2 mm Plaque
► Vertical Burning Test 12 s ABD0031
‒ Total burn time: 12 s
‒ Flame extinguish time: 0 s
‒ No. of particles: 0
‒ Ignited particles: 0
‒ Total burn length: 5 mm
► Vertical Burning Test 60 s ABD0031
‒ Total burn time: 60 s
‒ Flame extinguish time: 0.6 s
‒ No. of particles: 2.4
‒ Ignited particles: 1.4
‒ Total burn length: 44 mm
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Internal UL Flammability Testing
Material
Part Thickness
Unaged Sample
Rating
Aged Sample
Rating
Unfilled Fortron PPS
Control
3.0mm (0.12”)
V-0*
V-0*
1/32”
V-0
V-2
1/64”
V-2
V-2
3.0mm (0.12”)
V-0*
V-0*
1.5mm (0.059”)
V-0*
V-0*
1/32”
No V-Rating
V-2
1/64”
No V-Rating
No V-Rating
Unfilled PEEK
Control
► Thin PEEK samples failed to achieve a V-Rating because of long burn
times and cotton ignition
► Thin PPS parts have V-0 equivalent burn times but molten polymer drips
can ignite the cotton = V-2 Rating
*Data as reported by Underwriters Laboratory
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Fortron® PPS Dimensional Stability
► Extremely low moisture absorption – 0.02%
► Minimal effect of temperature
► CLTE – 19 x 10-6 /°C (6165A4)
► Precision molding
► Low shrinkage - 0.3% (6165A4)
► Creep resistance
For Precision Parts Even at Elevated Temperatures
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Low PPS Water Absorption
Results in Dimensional Stability
1.25
0.16
0.14
0.12
(%)
0.10
0.08
0.06
0.04
0.02
0
PPS
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PEI
Fortron® PPS for Thermoplastic Composites
PEEK
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Top Fortron® PPS Segments
Semicon
Industrial
EE & Sensors
Fibers
Composites
Automotive
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Fortron® PPS
Automotive: Under the Hood
Throttle Body – 1140L4
Inlet Tank for CAC 1140L4
Water Pump 6165A6, 1140L6
Crankshaft Flange – 4332L6
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Water Pump Impeller – 1140L4
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Fortron® PPS
Automotive: Fuel Applications
Fortron PPS was selected for:
Fuel Injection Rail
► Resistance to all sorts of fuels including auto►
►
►
►
oxidized fuels up to 120°C
Excellent mechanical and impact strength at
elevated temperatures
Inherently flame resistant (UL 94 V-0)
Lower specific gravity than metal
Simplified fabrication by eliminating
secondary operations
Fuel Pump Parts
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Fortron® 1140L4 –
Water Pump Impellers
► The challenge:
‒ Improve pump efficiency
‒ Decrease water pump cost
‒ Improve fuel efficiency (Lower HP
requirements)
► The innovation:
‒ Exotic blade shapes improve
pump efficiency by 10-20% vs.
sheet metal
‒ Fortron® PPS has required
chemical / hydrolysis resistance
to OAT coolants
‒ Excellent fatigue properties
withstand pressure cycles
‒ Excellent erosion resistance
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Fortron® PPS – Industrial
Gas Furnace Tray
Chemical
Metering Pump
Instant Hot
Water Heater
Medical Forceps
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Washing Machine
Light Fixture
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Fortron® PPS
Extrusion: Film, Fiber, Netting, etc.
Aircraft Composite
High Tenacity Monofilament
Filter Netting
Stock Shapes
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CPI Filter
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Fortron® PPS
for Thermoplastic Composites
May 2012
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Why Thermoplastic Matrix Composites?
► Melt processible
► Can be reformed
► Near infinite shelf life
‒ No refrigeration needed
► Common generalized attributes:
‒ Good in fatigue
– Insensitive to moisture
‒ Tough
– Higher temperature
‒ Damage tolerant
– Excellent FST
► Good chemical compatibility in aircraft fluids
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Why Thermoplastic PPS Composites
vs. Thermoset Composites?
Improved Properties
Improved Processing
► Tougher, good fatigue performance
‒ 4x tougher than toughened epoxies
► Eliminate bagging materials and labor
‒ May also eliminate kitting and debulking
steps and equipment
► Damage tolerant
► Eliminate autoclave possible
‒ Cost, space and bottleneck issues
► Insensitive to moisture
► High-temperature performance
► Very low flammability, smoke, toxicity
► Low residual stress in molded parts
► Excellent chemical resistance
►
►
►
►
Rapid processing vs. thermosets
Can be reformed
Simple, longer lasting tool
Fusion bonding eliminates fasteners and
adhesives
‒
Reduces cost and weight
► Green processing
‒ Recyclable
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No VOCs in processing
‒
Less process scrap
‒
Fewer process energy requirements
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Thermoplastic Composite Matrix
Cost Advantage
100
Processing
Material
System Cost in %
80
60
► The material cost for a
thermoplastic matrix might be
equal or even higher
► Lower cost for handling,
processing, and assembly can
lead to a substantial advantage in
total cost
40
20
0
Conventional
Thermoplastic
Even the High Cost Thermoplastic Polymers Offer Improved Cost Savings
vs. Epoxy Based Composites
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Thermoplastic Composite Value Chain
Raw
Materials
► Fibers
►
‒ E Glass
►
‒ S2 Glass
►
‒ Carbon/
Graphite
‒ Aramid/Kevlar
‒ Polymer
‒ Boron/Ceramic
► Resins
‒ PEEK
►
‒ PPS
‒ PEI
‒ Nylons
‒ PP
‒ Etc
Intermediate
Products
Film
Fabric
Prepreg
‒ Dry Powder
Fabrication
Processes
End Users
► Pultrusion
► Sheets
► Lamination
► Rods
► Molding
‒ Oven
► Pipes/Tubes
► Beams
‒ Slurry
‒ Match
► Shapes
‒ Hot Melt
‒ Bladder
► Structures
‒ Liquid
Comingle
► Fiber Placement
‒ Filawinding
‒ AFP
‒ Tows
‒ Fabric
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Example for Value Chain in
Aircraft Industries
Plastic
Pellets
Film
Producer
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Producer of
Composites
ThermoFormingProcess
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Assembling
Aircraft
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Station 1: Film Production
Fortron PPS
Pellets
Starting Product:
Film Production
PPS Pellets
► Temperature stability
► High level of hardness and
impact strength
► Excellent resistance
to chemicals
► Broad temperature range
► Inherent flame resistance
Station 1 – Lipp-Terler GmbH in
Gaflenz near Linz, Austria. The
pellets are converted into films
with a thickness of 50 to 200 µm.
The film leaves the special plant in
rolls of 100 kg in a flawless state,
crystal clear and with the required
characteristics with regard to
strength and dimensional stability.
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Station 2: Composite Production
Fortron PPS Film
e. g. Carbon Fiber
Starting Product:
Basic Matrix of
PPS / Carbon Fiber Fabric
Laminate Production
Station 2 – Ten Cate Advanced
Composites BV, Nijverdal, Netherlands. The
carbon fiber fabric and PPS film are bonded
together in a press, under high pressure
and high temperature, into high-strength,
dimensionally stable and resistant
composites in the desired layer thickness.
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Station 3: Thermoforming
Positive Form
Composite
Plate
Starting Product:
Negative Form
Composite plates
in the required size
Shaping
Station 3 – Fokker Special
Products, Hoogeveen, Netherlands.
The composite plates are preheated and subsequently shaped
into the desired form under
pressure and high temperature.
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Station 4: Assembly
Front Wing Portion
Starting Product:
Front wing portion
(Weight of the parts is
20 percent less than
aluminum)
Assembly
Station 4 – Airbus
The completed construction
element is mounted at the
intended location.
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Technology Breakthrough: Fixed Wing
Leading Edge Airbus
► Welded structure

► Low weight and low cost monolithic design
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Fortron® PPS
Success in the Aviation Industry
► Safe, efficient, environmentally friendly
► Modern design
► Licensed for aircraft construction
► New applications from Fortron® PPS
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Thermoplastic Composite Processing
Technologies
► Pultrusion
► Continuous laminating
► Compression molding
► Thermoforming
► Automated tape laying/fiber placement
► Bladder molding
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Part Complexity
Process Cost vs. Part Complexity
for Continuous Fiber Reinforced Parts
In-Situ
Filament Winding,
Tape Placement
Continuous
Molding
Pultrusion
Diaphragm
Forming
Prepreg Molding
Compression Molding,
Autoclave
Sheet Forming:
Stamping,
Roll Forming
Relative Cost
Source: Composite Market Reports
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Continuous Fiber TPC Processes
► Rods/Profiles/Sheets
‒ Pultrusion
‒ Continuous/Semi-continuous molding
‒ Batch molding (press, autoclave)
► Tubes/Pipes
‒ Fiber/Tape placement (In situ)
‒ Table roll/oven molding (2 Step)
‒ Table roll/bladder molding (2 Step)
► Complex Geometries (draws, bends, etc.)
‒ Automated tape lay-up/fiber placement
‒ Mold processing (compression, bladder)
‒ Diaphragm, matched metal, thermoforming/folding, et al
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Additional Thermoplastic Composite
Manufacturing Processes
Automated Dynamics –
Fiber Placement
Lingol – Thermoforming
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FiberForge – Compression Molding
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Advantages of Thermoplastic Composite
Automation Processes
► Accurate fiber placement at any angle
► Material savings
► Labor savings
► Quality improvement
► Automatic debulking
► Reduced manufacturing space
► Reduced assembly costs
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Environmental Attributes for
Thermoplastic Composites
► Reduced Energy Requirements
► Reduced Scrap and Reusability/Repairability
► Reduced VOCs and Toxic Cure By-Products
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Reduced Scrap and
Reusability/ Repairability
Thermosets
Thermoplastics
► Prepreg Shelf Life
► No Prepreg Shelf Life
► Scrap Ends in Landfill
► All Scrap can be Reused
‒ e.g., Pelletized for Injection Molding
► Rework can be Difficult
► Rework is easier since Thermoplastics
can be Melted and Reformed
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Reduced Process Energy Example
for TP vs TS Composites
Thermosets
Thermoplastics
► Assemble part in tool
► Assemble part in tool
► Match Mold Process Cycle (1+ hours)
► Stamp /Thermoform Cycle (minutes)
► Cool, removal
► Subsequent part can be stamped
immediately
Additional Savings:
► No Need for Prepreg Freezers
► Reduced Facility HVAC Costs
Energy Required Per Part Can Be Less Than a Factor of 10 for TP vs. TS
with Match Metal Molding of Simple Parts
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Reduced VOCs and Toxic Products
Thermosets
Thermoplastics
► Prepregs usually Contain Solvents
► Prepregs Do Not Contain Solvents
(VOC’s) for Tackiness
► Cure By-Products can be Complex
Organic Compounds
► Halogenated Additives Are Typically
Used to Reduce Flammability
► No Cure By-Products
► No Halogenation Necessary for Most
High
Performance Thermoplastics
‒ Excellent FST Performance
‒ But Toxicity is Increased
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Thermoplastic Composite Properties
Tg, °C
High Load
Continuous use
Temperature, °C
Approx.
Resin Cost,
$/lb
Approx. Carbon
Reinforced
prepreg Cost, $/lb
Fortron PPS
90
85
5.00
30.00
PEI
217
115
10.00
45.00
PEEK
143
138
60.00
90.00
Fortron® PPS… High-Performance, Low-Cost Solution
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Fortron® PPS Carbon Fiber Composite
Properties Thermo-Lite® 1466P
Physical Property Data
Fiber Type
AS-4
Resin Type
PPS
Fiber Weight %
66±3
Resin Weight %
34±3
Fiber Volume %
59±3
Resin Volume %
41±3
Fiber Areal Weight
150 g/m2
Total Areal Weight
227 g/m2
Density
0.58 lb/in3 (1.61 g/cm3)
Thickness/Ply
0.0056 (0.14 mm)
Tape Width
12” (30.5 cm)
Mechanical Property Data1
Laminate Property
Fiber Orientation
0°
Tensile Strength – Ksi (MPa)
90°
0°
Tensile Modulus – Msi (GPa)
90°
Compression Strength – Ksi (MPa)
0°
Compression Modulus – Msi (GPa)
0°
Flexural Strength – Ksi (MPa)
0°
Flexural Modulus – Msi (GPa)
0°
Shear Strength (4 Point) – Ksi (MPa)
0°
1
Test Data
297 (2,045)
7.2 (50)
18.5 (127)
1.3 (8.8)
162 (1,117)
17.2 (118)
243 (1,672)
16.3 (112)
11.1 (77)
Typical mechanical properties at room temperature, dry condition
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Fortron® PPS Carbon Fiber Composite
Properties Thermo-Lite® 4268P
Physical Property Data
Fiber Type
Fiber Weight %
Fiber Volume %
Fiber Areal Weight
Density
Thickness/Ply
E-Glass
68±3
53±3
260 g/m2
0.072 lb/in3 (2.0 g/cm3)
0.0076 (0.19 mm)
Resin Type
Resin Weight %
Resin Volume %
Total Areal Weight
PPS
32±3
47±3
382 g/m2
Tape Width
12” (305 mm)
Mechanical Property Data1
Laminate Property
Tensile Strength – Ksi (MPa)
Tensile Modulus – Msi (GPa)
Open Hole Tensile Strength – Ksi (MPa)
Open Hole Tensile Modulus – Msi (GPa)
Compression Strength – Ksi (MPa)
Compression Modulus – Msi (GPa)
Open Hole Compression Strength – Ksi (MPa)
Open Hole Compression Modulus – Msi (GPa)
In Plane Shear Modulus (Iosipescu) – Ksi (MPa)
In Plane Shear Modulus (Iosipescu) – Msi (GPa)
Flexural Strength – Ksi (MPa)
Flexural Modulus – Msi (GPa)
Shear Strength (4-point) – Ksi (MPa)
1
Fiber Orientation
0°
±45°
90°
0°
±45°
90°
0°/ ±45°/ 90°
0°/ ±45°/ 90°
0°
0°
0°/ ±45°/ 90°
0°/ ±45°/ 90°
0°
0°
0°
0°
0°
Test Data
162 (1,118)
19.5 (135)
6.7 (46)
6.3 (44)
2.1 (14.5)
2.0 (13.8)
30 (207)
2.7 (18.6)
161 (1,111)
6.0 (41)
44 (304)
3.4(23.5)
8.9 (61)
0.8 (5.5)
174 (1,201)
6.2 (43)
9.1 (63)
Typical mechanical / physical properties
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Fortron® PPS Carbon Fabric Composite
Physical Property Data
Physical/Thermal (nominal values)
T300 5HS/pps with double sided Amcor foil
Mass of fabric
8.26
oz/yd2
280
g/m2
Mass of fabric + resin
14.33
oz/yd2
486
g/m2
Resin content by volume
50
%
50
%
Resin content by weight
43
%
43
%
Moisture pick up
0.1
%
0.1
%
0.0122
In
0.31
mm
Specific gravity
96.7
lb/ft3
1.55
g/cm3
Tg (DSC) (amorphous)
194
°F
90
°C
Tg (DSC) (crystalline)
248
°F
120
°C
TM
536
°F
280
°C
Ply thickness
► High Quality prepreg made by film infusion of fabric
► Excellent wetout of fabric by resin
► Reproducible and uniform
► No shelf life
* TenCate
CETEX® Data – CETEX is a registered trademark of TenCate Advanced Composites, BV
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Fortron® PPS Carbon Fabric Composite
Mechanical Property Data*
Mechanical Properties 73°F (23°C)/50% RH
7781/PPS
Tensile strength warp
49.3
ksi
340
MPa
Tensile strength weft
48.3
ksi
333
MPa
Tensile modulus warp
3.1
Msi
22
GPa
Tensile modulus weft
2.9
Msi
20
GPa
Compression strength warp
61.6
ksi
425
MPa
Compression strength weft
42.8
ksi
295
MPa
Compression modulus warp
3.7
Msi
26
GPa
Compression modulus weft
3.5
Msi
24
GPa
Flexural strength warp
74.2
ksi
511
MPa
Flexural strength weft
56.6
ksi
390
MPa
Flexural modulus warp
3.3
Msi
23
GPa
Flexural modulus weft
2.9
Msi
20
GPa
In plane shear strength
11.6
ksi
80
MPa
In plane shear modulus
538.5
ksi
3714
MPa
Open hole tensile strength
23.0
ksi
158
MPa
Open hole compression strength
26.5
ksi
183
MPa
Compression after impact
24.8
ksi
171
MPa
Bearing strength yield
46.1
ksi
318
MPa
Bearing strength ultimate
74.8
ksi
516
MPa
* TenCate
CETEX Data
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T300 3K Carbon Fabric/Fortron® PPS
Composite Property Data*
160
-55°C
140
23°C
120
80°C
100
80
60
40
20
0
Tensile
Strength
Compressive
Strength
Flexural
Strength
In Plane
Shear
Open Hole
Tensile
Open Hole Compression
Compressive After Impact
► Values are in ksi
► Warp direction data
► Average values - Tested per Mil-R-17
* TenCate
CETEX Data
Steady and Stable Across Use Temperature
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T300 3K Carbon Fabric/
Fortron® PPS Composite Property Data*
10
9
-55°C
8
23°C
7
80°C
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Tensile Modulus, msi
Compressive Modulus,
msi
Flexural Modulus, msi In Plane Shear Modulus,
msi
► Values are in msi
► Warp direction data
► Average values - Tested per Mil-R-17
* TenCate
CETEX Data
Steady and Stable Across Use Temperature
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Working Together
in the Aviation Industry
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Technology Validation – Carbon/PPS:
Fokker 50 Undercarriage Door
► Final step in a dedicated 10-year program
► Press-formed ribs and spars
► Welded assembly
► Qualified carbon / PPS material
► Certified by the
Airworthiness Authorities
► Flown on a KLM aircraft for 3.5 years
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Technology Breakthrough: Fixed Wing
Leading Edge Airbus A340-500/600
► Welded structure

► Low weight and low
cost monolithic design
► Strong partnering with
Airbus UK and TenCate
► Technology is now
state of the art
‒ current application Airbus A380
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Metal Substitution with Linear PPS Composite
Resulted in 20–50% Lighter Components
KB WP: 18m, 2.5 tons
Keel Beam Application
Main Ribs (L&R)
► Multi-technology concept
‒ Panels and spars
► Thermoset Prepreg lay-up
‒ TP ribs and angles
‒ Aluminum and titanium brackets
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A330/340 Family: Common Aileron
A318
A319
A320
A321
A330-200
A330-300
A340-300
A340-500
240 Parts per Airframe
A340-600
A380-800
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Airbus A340 500/600 Aileron
Thermoplastic Composite Parts
Edge Ribs
Main Ribs
Edge Rib
Leading Edge
Ribs, Angles & Panels
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Airbus A340 500/600
Thermoplastic Composite Components
Part Description: Panel of the Pylon Forward
Second Structure – 22 per
Aircraft
Dimensions:
L = 700 – 1400 mm
W = 200 – 400 mm
Thickness 2.8 mm
Double-Curvature Shape
Material:
PPS / Carbon Fiber
Bronze Mesh Top-layer for EMI
Shielding
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Leading Edge Airbus A380
► 8 assemblies / wing
► Wing length: 26 meters
► 16 segments, 52-meter length
► 400 kg total weight
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Weight Reduction – The Vision
Fortron® PPS in Aircraft Interior
46% Lighter Seat Parts Due to
Metal Substitution
Aluminum
Fortron
280 g
150 g
Product innovations for Composites
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Weight Reduction – The Vision
Linear PPS for Aircraft Interiors
►Fortron® PPS is the prime candidate for several
aircraft interior efforts
►Applications include seat frames,
brackets, beams, ducts
►Lower cost vs. PEI and PEKK
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240 CETEX® Parts in Ailerons
Common Aileron for
A330-340 Family
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Summary
► Fortron® PPS is a demonstrated, producible, low-cost, high-
performance thermoplastic for composite applications
‒ Aircraft interior and exterior applications
‒ Down hole applications
‒ Corrosion resistant environments
‒ High-temperature usage
‒ The low-cost, green alternative
► Industrial thermoplastics composites manufacturing is a
demonstrated production process
‒ Proven success in aerospace
► Ticona technical personnel will work with you to meet your
composites needs
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