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PROTEUS ® LF Polypropylene

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General Info

Proteus® LF PP (Lay Flat Polypropylene) is a proprietary Stable Machine Grade (SMG) formulated homopolymer sheet that exhibits superior dimensional stability and flatness after aggressive fabrication. Proteus® LF PP was designed to target applications where standard PP plate and sheet products cannot hold dimensional stability tolerances specified. Ultimately Proteus® LF PP will allow for faster cycle times, increase unmanned machine hours and eliminate costly secondary part finishing operations ultimately resulting in lower part cost.

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Key Properties

Supreme dimensional stability and flatness
Enhancing the performance PP in cost conscious applications
Compliance equal to standard PP FDA and USDA compliant
Accelerated fabrication cycles = time and money savings
Eliminates post annealing and processing of parts

Limitations

High Heat Environments
High Loads
Subject to Creep, Cold Flow
Thermal Expansion
Tight Tolerance Applications

Applications

Plating and anodizing process equipment
Plenums and manifolds
Pump components
Secondary containment
Storage tanks
Valve bodies

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

PROTEUS® LF PP

Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.

Available Sizes

Available Colors

Natural

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of PROTEUS ® LF Polypropylene

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PP Polypropylene
Trade Name			PROTEUS® LF PP
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Natural
Manufacturer			Quadrant
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	0.91
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.033
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.01
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.01
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	4,800
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	190,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	400
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	4,800
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	195,000
Compressive Strength	ASTM D695	psi	5,000
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	psi	200,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Shore D78
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	1.2
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	x 10-5 in./in./°F	4.3
Heat Deflection Temp	ASTM D648	°C at 264 psi	100
	ASTM D648	°F at 264 psi	212
Melting Point Temp	ASTM D3418	°C	169
	ASTM D3418	°F	327
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	82
		°F	180
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-10
		°F	14
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	HB
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Surface Resistivity	ASTM D257	ohm/square	10^5 to 10^9
COMPLIANCE
Description			Value
FDA			Yes
USDA			Yes
NSF			No
3-A Dairy			No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency			No
USP Class VI			No
OTHER
Description			Value
UV Resistant			No
Relative Cost			$$$
Machinability			2

Relative cost based on a scale of one dollar sign ($) as the lowest to ten dollar signs ($$$$$$$$$$) as the highest. Machinability based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult to machine. NOTE: All information contained on www.boedeker.com, downloadable documents and printed literature is intended for technical reference only and considered to be accurate for reference purposes only. Boedeker Plastics, Inc. makes no guarantee and offers no warranty for fitness in use and strongly recommends the user validate any plastic, machined part, or product in a specific application for fitness in use.

PROTEUS® is a registered trademark of Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products.