Radel® R-5500 Series PPSU Materials Overview | Juyuan Supply
Productconstructie
What is Radel® R-5500
In the field of engineering plastics, polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) is widely used in the medical, food contact, aviation and electronics industries due to its high-temperature resistance, disinfection resistance and excellent mechanical strength. Purchasers often encounter such a confusion: What are the differences among different models of the same series? How to quickly find suitable materials?
For this reason, we have compiled a comparison of the performance and applications of some Radel® R-5500 series products to help you make a quick selection.
01 | Core advantages of the Radel® R-5500 series
High-temperature resistance: The heat distortion temperature (HDT) is as high as ~207℃, and the glass transition temperature (Tg) is 220℃.
Flame retardant performance: UL94 V-0 for full thickness, meeting strict safety regulations.
High strength and toughness coexist: Tensile strength above 70MPa, excellent impact toughness.
Disinfection and hydrolysis resistance: Supports high-pressure steam sterilization, gamma ray, electron beam and ETO disinfection, suitable for the medical industry.
Flexible processing: Suitable for injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming and CNC processing.
Biocompatibiliteit: Meets the requirements of medical and food contact applications.
Reliable electrical performance: Volume resistivity is approximately 9E15 Ω·cm.
02 | Model comparison and application scenarios
📊 Radel® R-5500 series model comparison table
| Model | Kleur | Sterilization Resistance | Vlamclassificatie | Recommended Applications | Key Advantage Tags |
| BU1027 | Blue | ★★★★☆ | V-0 | Medical housings, food equipment | Color options, stable properties |
| BN1164 | Black | ★★★★☆ | V-0 | Industrial parts, valve components | High strength, anti-aging |
| GY1037 | Gray | ★★★★☆ | V-0 | Instrument housings, structural parts | General use, neutral color |
| YL1337 | Geel | ★★★★☆ | V-0 | Food processing, visual parts | Color identification, heat resistance |
| GY874 | Gray | ★★★★☆ | V-0 | Mechanical parts, functional fittings | Versatility, good processability |
| GY1137 | Gray | ★★★★☆ | V-0 | Industrial parts, electronic housings | Structural stability, general needs |
| OR1145 | Orange | ★★★★☆ | V-0 | Tool housings, medical marking parts | High visibility, thermal stability |
| VT2582 | Purple | ★★★★★ | V-0 | Surgical instruments, dental tools | Medical grade, excellent sterilization resistance |
| RD1018 | Red | ★★★★★ | V-0 | Surgical devices, medical equipment | Medical grade, compliance certified |
| BU391 | Blue | ★★★★★ | V-0 | Aerospace parts, medical supports | High strength, radiation-sterilization resistant |
Looking for the full datasheet? Contact us for more technical information.
03 | Radel® R-5500 Selection Guide
・Pay attention to medical sterilization and compliance → VT2582 / RD1018 / BU391 is recommended
・Pay attention to appearance and color distinction → We recommend color models such as YL1337 / OR1145 / BU1027
・Demand for structural strength and safety flame retardancy → All series meet the requirements
Through flexible model selection, purchasers can quickly match the best solution based on application scenarios, reducing the cost of trial and error.
04 | Industry application recommendation
Medical devices: surgical instruments, dental tools, nursing equipment (VT2582, RD1018, BU391 are recommended).
Food and beverages: Kettle parts, dispenser components (recommended: BU1027, YL1337).
Aviation and Transportation: Interior parts, grey and black structural components (GY1037, GY874, GY1137 are recommended).
Electronics and Electrical: Flame-retardant and heat-resistant insulating components are required (universal series).
05 | Why choose Juyuan as a partner?
As an international plastic raw material trader with 24 years of experience, Juyuan is committed to providing customers with:
・Stable supply guarantee: Direct cooperation with globally renowned manufacturers.
・Multi-category coverage: Not limited to Radel® PPSU, but also includes engineering plastics such as PC, PBT, and TPEE.
・Professional selection support: Helps purchasers quickly compare different materials, saving R&D and procurement time.
・International logistics network: Supports exports to multiple countries, with flexible and efficient delivery.
Summary
The Radel® R-5500 series is not only a high-performance material but also an all-round solution covering the medical, aviation, food and industrial fields. Its performance in high-temperature resistance, flame retardancy, chemical resistance and disinfection resistance makes it the preferred material for global purchasers.
If you are looking for a reliable PPSU supply channel, please feel free to contact us at any time to obtain product data sheets and quotation plans.
【Gerelateerde aanbevelingen】
A Panoramic Analysis and Procurement Guide of China's Plastic Raw Material Pellets Industry Meer informatie>
EPISPIRE PSU EP-340 | Heat-Resistant Polysulfone for Medical Meer informatie>
Udel® PSU Series Comparison | High-Strength, Heat-Resistant Plastics Meer informatie>