Radel® R5500 PPSU Key Properties
Radel ® R offers superior hydrolysis resistance when compared to other amorphous thermoplastics as measured by steam autoclaving cycles to failure. Radel® R has virtually unlimited steam sterilizability. This makes it an excellent choice for medical devices. It also resists common acids and bases -- including commercial washing solutions -- over a broad temperature range.
- Excellent Impact & Steam Resistance up to 400°F (205°C)
- High Heat Deflection Temperature 405°F (207°C)
- Improved Chemical Resistance over ULTEM™ PEI
- Highly Resistant to Steam Autoclaving
- Excellent long-term hydrolytic stability
- High Modulus of Elasticity and Heat Resistance
- Inherently UL-94 VO
Sterilizable Plastics by Sterilization Method
| Material | Ethylene Oxide Gas / ETO | Steam 121 C / 134 C | Dry Heat 160 C | Plasma | Gamma Radiation |
| PEEK | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent / Good - Grade Dependent |
| Radel R5500 - PPSU | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| PEI - Ultem | Good | Good | Excellent | Good | Good |
| PSU | Good | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
| PC | Good | Poor | Not Suited | Good | Poor |
| Acetal POM-C | Good | Poor | Not Suited | Good | Good |
| PC / ABS Blend | Good | Not Suited | Not Suited | Not Suited | Grade Dependent |
| PolyPro Heat Stabilized - Tecapro MT - Propylux HS2 | Excellent | Excellent | Not Suited | Good | Poor / Not Suited |
Radel® R5500 PPSU Commercially Available Grades
Radel® R5500 PPSU unfilled offering better impact resistance, chemical resistance and the highest performance of of any sulfone polymer. Available in a wide range of colors. We stock and machine all common brands including: Sultron™ PPSU Radel ® R, Sustason PPSU MG Radel ® R & TECASON ® P PPSU Radel ® R.
Radel® R5500 PPSU with barium sulfate additive - a radio opacifier additive formulated for orthopedic sizing trials and other instrument devices allowing for clear visibility of the component on fluoroscopy and xray. Tested to the requirements of IS0 10993 for external communication devices intended for less than 24 hour contact with tissue, bone and dentin.
Radel® R5500 PPSU The Boedeker Way
We stock a wide range of commercially available Radel® R5500 sheet, rod, tube & film and offer cut to size, same day shipping on all inventoried Radel® R5500 materials. Our entire inventory of Radel® R5500 is coded for full traceability, we offer manufacturer certs. and C of C’s upon request at the time of order for all orders.
We specialize in plastics-only machining and produce CNC machined Radel® R5500 parts for prototype to production quantities. We offer technical support with Radel® R5500 materials & parts regarding material selection by application, part design assistance & machining support.
In addition, we offer injection molding for of Radel® R5500 for higher part volume requirements in a wide range of applications. For clients that have ongoing part requirements, we offer just-in-time (JIT) delivery with our customer inventory services.
We also specialize in technical services for Radel® R5500 materials and parts that include material selection by application, improved part design assistance, onsite consultation and more.
As an alternative to onsite consultation we offer our TelePlastics™ remote support service. This is a safe and secure remote solution, for the diagnosis and recommendation of plastic solutions, by our experienced Technical Service staff, utilizing the latest in telecommunication technology.
We stand ready to put our 1,800 years of combined experience and services to work for you.
