PPH Solid Rods

Product Details

Features and Benefits of STARKE PPH Solid Rods:

Resistant to acids, alkalis, and organic solvents

Usable up to ~100°C in continuous service

Lower density (~0.91 g/cm³) reduces structural weight and shipping cost

Easy to machine into complex shapes with minimal wear on tools

Certain grades comply with FDA & EU standards for food contact

Ideal for wet or aggressive environments where metals would degrade

Excellent dielectric properties, useful in electronic and electrical devices

Thermoplastically weldable for custom parts and leak-proof assemblies

Cheaper than high-performance plastics like PVDF or PTFE

PPH rods serve as the raw material for machining custom industrial parts such as gears, fittings, spacers, bushings, rollers, and structural supports. They are frequently used in sectors requiring durable, lightweight, and non-corrosive parts.

Due to their resistance to acids, alkalis, and corrosive substances, PPH rods are widely fabricated into pump components, valve bodies, tank linings, and complex assemblies for chemical and petrochemical plants.

The rods are machined into fixtures and bench components in labs and manufacturing settings where exposure to chemicals or the need for sterility is paramount.

Ideal for constructing acid tanks, piping, and associated supports where corrosion resistance and structural integrity are critical.

Utilized in industrial scrubber systems to remove harmful gases and particulates due to excellent chemical and moisture resistance. PPH rods are converted into various fittings, diffusers, and support structures.

Used for structural components, pipe manifolds, and guides exposed to wet and chemically reactive environments, ensuring durability with low water absorption.

PPH rods are machined into precision seals, gaskets, sleeves, and electrical/thermal insulation parts, supporting both mechanical and electronic industrial manufacturing needs.

Used as structural and support components in tanks for plating, pickling, and metal finishing processes.

Extended Service Life: 7-10 times longer than conventional materials in chemical environments
Temperature Resistance: Maintains properties across wide temperature ranges
Dimensional Stability: Minimal thermal expansion and excellent shape retention
Impact Resistance: Superior toughness preventing brittle failure

Lower Lifecycle Costs: Reduced replacement frequency compared to metal alternatives
Easy Machining: Standard woodworking and metalworking tools applicable
Lightweight Handling: 80% lighter than metal equivalents reducing handling costs
Minimal Maintenance: Corrosion-free performance eliminates maintenance

Excellent Machinability: Easy to drill, cut, turn, and mill
Superior Weldability: Hot air welding creates strong, leak-proof joints
Thermoforming Capability: Good forming properties for specialized shapes
Chemical Compatibility: Compatible with various cleaning and sterilization methods

Properties	Value	Unit	Test Method
Density	0.91	g/cm3	ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate (230 oC, 2.16 kg)	<0.7	g/10min	ASTM D1238
Elongation at Yield	11	%	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	468	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength at Yield	350	kg/cm2	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus	14700	kg/cm2	ASTM D790
Rockwell Hardness	95	R Scal	ASTM D785
HDT (4.6kg/Cm2)	95	°C	ASTM D648
Izod Impact Strength, notched 23oC	6.6	kg-cm/cm	ASTM D256
Temperature Range	0-95	°C	–