High Impact Polystyrene
High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS), it is a low-cost, durable plastic that is simple to thermoform and manufacture. HIS is frequently used for indoor signage and countertop point-of-purchase displays when the simplicity of manufacturing is critical. It’s an amorphous thermoplastic material that’s good for low-temperature applications.
It’s classified as a standard material since it’s simple to work with, has a high impact strength, and is rigid. It has great impact resistance. Guillotine cutting, die-cutting, punching, and forming are all options. Simultaneously, it fabricates in a flawless way. Thermoforming is a really basic process. It also has a high degree of dimensional stability.
HIGH IMPACT POLYSTYRENE IS OFTEN USED FOR:
- Point-of-purchase displays
- Printed graphics
- Thermoformed machine housings and parts
- Models and prototypes
- Shelves
- Kiosks
- Fixtures
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS:
- High impact strength
- Good machinability
- Easy to glue, paint, and print
- Outstanding thermoforming characteristics
COMMON BRANDS:
- ULTRATUF™
- Styron®
- Orfitrans™ Stiff
STANDARD SIZES
| SHEET | Dimensions: 40 in x 72 in – 48 in x 96 in |
| Thickness: 0.020 in – 0.250 in |
OPTIONS AVAILABLE
| COLOR | White, Black, Natural |
| TEXTURE, SURFACE, PATTERN | Matte/Smooth |
Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size, by manufacturer, brand, and grade. Custom sizes and colors available upon request.
High Impact Polystyrene Properties and Material Options
HIS Assembly– High impact polystyrene can be assembled with mechanical fasteners, solvents, or adhesives.
Good Printable Substrate– High impact polystyrene can be decorated using a variety of printing methods including screen printing, offset lithography, and flexography.
FDA Compliant Material– HIS sheet is available in FDA compliant grades.
Orfitrans™ Stiff High Impact Poly Sheet for O&P– is a material used for the production of check sockets and flexible sockets. It has good impact resistance, fatigue resistance, and moderate stiffness.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF HIGH IMPACT POLYSTYRENE
| UNITS | ASTM TEST | HIGH IMPACT POLYSTYRENE | ORFITRANSTM STIFF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | psi | D638 | 3,500 | 3,770 |
| Tensile elongation at break | % | D638 | 55 | 250 |
| Flexural modulus | psi | D790 | 310,000 | 167,000 |
| Izod impact (notched) | ft-lbs/in of notch | D256 | 2.8 | – |
| Heat deflection temperature @ 264 psi | °F | D648 | 196 | – |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion | in/in/°Fx10-5 | D696 | 4.5 | – |
Please ask your Petron Thermoplast representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
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