HIP Sheet

HIP plastic sheets

HIP Sheet

One of the many sheet materials available from Advanced Seals & Gaskets includes various types of plastics, available in numerous grades, colours, thicknesses, finishes and sheet sizes, one of which includes HIP plastics or High Impact Polystyrene.

HIP plastics can be supplied in a range of sheet sizes up to 1980 x 1372 and thicknesses from between 0.5mm and 6mm. HIP plastic sheets can be moulded, vacuum formed or cut from sheets. Using one of our many on-site saws, presses or CNC machines, we are able to convert HIP plastics sheets into bespoke sized pads, washers, gaskets or strips, all of which can be supplied with a plain or self-adhesive finish.

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    Characteristics Of HIP Plastics:

    • Colours: black/white/natural as standard but others can be made to order
    • Texture/Finishes: smooth, gloss, matt, mirrored, Pinseal and Leathergrain
      Sheet Size: up to 1980 x 1372
    • Thicknesses: 1mm - 3mm (depending on grade)0
    • Grades of HIP available:
      - FDA HIPS - for use in the food industry.
      - Conductive HIP - permanently conductive, meaning they are designed for workspaces and industries where Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is a concern.
      - Pinseal and Leathergrain HIPS - offers a textured and scratch resistant surface
      - Recycled HIPS - More affordable than regular HIPS plastic - but isn't recommended for thermoforming
      - Flame retardant - UL-94 Class HB

    Continuous Temperature Range:

    • 60° C -80° C
    • Melting Temp: 180-270° C

    Chemical Resistance:

    • Dilute Acid - moderate
    • Dilute Alkalis - excellent
    • Oils and Greases - moderate
    • Aliphatic Hydrocarbons - excellent
    • Aromatic Hydrocarbons - poor
    • Halogenated Hydrocarbons - poor
    • Alcohols - poor

    Full technical data for our HIP plastic sheets can be supplied upon request,
    or downloaded from our online portal.

    Product Specification Sheet

    What Are HIP Plastic Sheets?

    High Impact Polystyrene or HIP plastics are sometimes also called ‘Polystyrene or PS’. HIP sheets are a type of thermoplastic ( a polymer which can be melted repeatedly and re-formed), which is produced using tough polystyrene resins. High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) is a relatively inexpensive, lightweight and customisable material which can be cut, punched or moulded into sheets of just about any size and in grades such as FDA, flame retardant and conductive to name a few.

    Why Use HIP Plastic Sheets?

    HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) sheets are general purpose products, which offer ease of processing, high impact strength, and stiffness often used for low strength structural applications when impact resistance and machinability at a low cost are required.

    HIP Plastics sheets are easy to cut, fabricate, paint and glue, available in a range of colours, grades and finishes making them perfect for the production of samples and prototypes, through to food processing and packaging.

    HIP plastic sheets can be cut and converted into a range of intricate shapes and products using various techniques including laser cutting, die cutting, sawing and even thermoforming (where the material is heated until it is soft, re-shaped and then left to cool and harden), these sheets can be used to cut into smaller components or supplied in full for customers to cut their own parts as when they’re required.

    Advantages Of Using HIP Plastic Sheets

    Using HIP plastic sheets offers a number of advantages to its users, the material itself is strong and impact resistant which can be easily converted by way of sawing, punching, routering and moulding, all whilst being a cost effective material.

    HIP plastic sheets are highly versatile as not only can they be fabricated to form a number of bespoke products, but the material is also manufactured in a range of colours, grades and finishes for use in various applications ranging from point of sale displays, toys and even in very demanding industries such as medical and food production or packaging where stringent health & safety standards must be met.

    Parts cut and fabricated using HIP plastic sheets will hold together well with glue and have a paintable/printable surface which means the number of uses for this material are endless.

    Other Types of Plastic Available

    Advanced Seals & Gaskets work with a multitude of material manufacturers and suppliers, giving our customers more choice of plastic sheeting - our most popular materials being:

    • PTFE
    • Polycarbonate
    • Polypropylene
    • ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
    • PVC
    • Polyester
    • Acetal
    • Acrylic
    • Nylatron

    Benefits Of Using HIPS Plastic

    • High impact strength
    • Good machinability - cut, punch, saw, router or mould
    • Easy fabricate as can be glued, painted and printed on
    • Outstanding thermoforming characteristics
    • Available in a variety of colours and finishes
    • Affordable
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