
Product Details
- Diameter: 20mm to 265mm
- Length: 1000mm, Custom length on request
- Color: Pebble Grey
PPH Solid Rods
Features and Benefits of STARKE PPH Solid Rods:
Chemical Resistance
Resistant to acids, alkalis, and organic solvents
High Temperature Resistance
Usable up to ~100°C in continuous service
Lightweight
Lower density (~0.91 g/cm³) reduces structural weight and shipping cost
Good Machinability
Easy to machine into complex shapes with minimal wear on tools
Non-Toxic and Food Safe
Certain grades comply with FDA & EU standards for food contact
Corrosion Resistance
Ideal for wet or aggressive environments where metals would degrade
Electrical Insulation
Excellent dielectric properties, useful in electronic and electrical devices
Weldability
Thermoplastically weldable for custom parts and leak-proof assemblies
Cost-Effective
Cheaper than high-performance plastics like PVDF or PTFE
Applications of PPH Solid Rod
- Chemical Processing
- Water Treatment
- Pharmaceutical
- Food Industry
- Textile & Paper Industry
- Machinery & Equipment
- Electronics
- Welding & Fabrication
1. Machined Plastic Components
- 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.
2. Chemical Processing Equipment
- 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.
3. Laboratory and Process Equipment
- 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.
4. Acid Storage and Handling Systems
- Ideal for constructing acid tanks, piping, and associated supports where corrosion resistance and structural integrity are critical.
5. Scrubbers and Exhaust Systems
- 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.
6. Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Used for structural components, pipe manifolds, and guides exposed to wet and chemically reactive environments, ensuring durability with low water absorption.
7. Seals, Gaskets, Sleeving, and Insulation
- PPH rods are machined into precision seals, gaskets, sleeves, and electrical/thermal insulation parts, supporting both mechanical and electronic industrial manufacturing needs.
8. Plating, Pickling, and Finishing Tanks
- Used as structural and support components in tanks for plating, pickling, and metal finishing processes.
Technical Benefits
1. Performance Advantages
- 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
2. Economic Benefits
- 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
3. Processing Advantages
- 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
PPH Material Properties Chart
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 | – | |||||
