0-Home | HIPS
High Impact Polystyrene
Processing HIPS
| Convert Imperial | Deg C |
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|---|---|---|
| Mold | 20 - 60 |
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| Melt | 200 - 260 |
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| Max Temp | 280 |
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| Drying | 60 - 75 |
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| Injection Speed | Typically High |
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| Purge | GPPS |
Physical Characteristics
| Structure | Amorphous |
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|---|---|---|
| Opacity | Translucent to Opaque |
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| Physical | Tough |
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| SG | 1.03-1.06 |
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| Shrinkage | 0.4 to 0.7% |
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Deg C |
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| Melting Point | 95 |
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| HDT | 75 - 90 |
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| Service Temp | 70 |
HIPS offers excellent processing, glossy surface finish, low creep, good dimensional stability and high impact strength.|
Applications include: automotive interior, exterior, appliance housings & white goods.
Information provided as a guide only, consult your material supplier for more specific data.
Visit www.imtechdesign.com for datasheets and design guides.
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