Resistance of 40% Glass-Reinforced PPS to Automotive Underhood Fluids

J. R. Miller; J. S. Dix; V. C. Vives

doi:10.4271/811356

1981-11-01

Resistance of 40% Glass-Reinforced PPS to Automotive Underhood Fluids 811356

Laboratory tests have shown that 40% glass-reinforced PPS is suitable for automotive underhood use where it comes into contact with used engine oil, gasoline/alcohol, gasoline/MTBE, water, water/ethylene glycol, hydraulic fluid, and transmission fluid at elevated temperatures. On exposure to water or water/ethylene glycol at 248° F (120° C) and 257°F (125°C), respectively, there is a sharp decline in mechanical strength in the first few weeks with little change thereafter. The residual strength of the 40% glass-reinforced PPS is comparable to, or better than other materials, such as phenolics, which have proved satisfactory in such usage.

These results have been translated to successful applications in heavy duty diesel engines. Piston cooling nozzles and water pump impellers made of 40% glass-reinforced PPS have undergone successful engine component evaluations.

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Resistance of 40% Glass-Reinforced PPS to Automotive Underhood Fluids 811356

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