What is PSU polysulfone

October 10, 2023

What is PSU polysulfone ?

PSU is the abbreviation of polysulfone material, and its full name is Polyphenylene Sulfide (Polysulfone). It is a high-performance engineering plastic with excellent thermal stability, mechanical properties and chemical stability, and can be used to manufacture high-quality, high-temperature, high-pressure, and highly chemical-resistant components.

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PSU sheet rod

PSU material has the following characteristics:

1. High temperature tolerance: PSU material can maintain excellent performance at high temperatures and can be used within a temperature range of 160°C for a long time.

2. Low moisture absorption rate: Compared with other plastic materials, PSU has a lower moisture absorption rate.

3. Excellent mechanical strength: PSU material has high mechanical strength and good bending strength and impact resistance.

4. Strong chemical corrosion resistance: PSU material has the properties of acid resistance, alkali resistance, salt resistance, ultrasonic resistance, ultraviolet resistance and other chemical corrosion properties.

5. Non-toxic and odorless: PSU material is considered non-toxic and odorless and safe for food contact.

PSU machining part

PSU materials are mainly used to manufacture high-quality components in hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, medical, aerospace, automotive, communications, home appliances and other fields. For example, manufacturing high-performance faucets, water pipes, medical equipment, ultrasonic detector housings, automobile water tanks, etc.

PSU polysulfone plastic is a high-performance polymer material with excellent physical, chemical and mechanical properties and is widely used in many fields. The main uses of polysulfone plastic are introduced in detail below:

1. Electronic and electrical fields: PSU polysulfone plastic is used as Insulation Materials, high-temperature-resistant parts, coil skeletons, etc. in the electronic and electrical fields. Due to its excellent electrical properties and high temperature resistance, it can ensure the long-term stability and reliability of electronic equipment.

2. Automobile manufacturing field: PSU polysulfone plastic is used as high-temperature components such as engine hoods, air intake pipes, and engine heat shields in the automobile manufacturing field. Due to its excellent high temperature resistance and mechanical strength, it can ensure the normal operation of cars under high temperatures and loads.

3. Medical field: PSU polysulfone plastic is used in the medical field as medical devices, surgical instruments, implants, etc. Due to its excellent chemical stability and non-toxicity, it can be used to manufacture high-standard medical devices without causing any negative effects on the human body.

4. Food packaging field: PSU polysulfone plastic is used as food containers, packaging bags, tableware, etc. in the food packaging field. Because it is non-toxic and odorless to food, and has excellent high temperature resistance and transparency, it is widely used in the food packaging industry.

5. Construction field: PSU polysulfone plastic is used as waterproof materials, wall panels, pipes, etc. in the construction field. Due to its excellent weather resistance and mechanical strength, it ensures the long-term stability and reliability of the building.

PSU fabrication part