HIPS | High Impact Poly Styrene
- Has great impact resistance, light weight, and low cost.
Physical |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
Specific Gravity |
1.04 |
D-D792 |
Hardness, Rockewell |
50 L Scale |
D-785 |
Mechanical |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
Tensile Modulus |
270,000 PSI |
D-638 |
Tensile Strength @ Yield |
2,950 PSI |
D-638 |
Flexural Modulus |
270,000 PSI |
D-790 |
Flexural Strength |
6,030 PSI |
D-790 |
Impact |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
Notched Izod Impact |
2.6ft- LB/IN |
D-256 |
Thermal Properties |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
Head Deflection Temp @ 264 PSI, Def F |
183 Deg F |
D-648 |
CLTE-FLOW |
5.0E-5 in/in/Deg F |
D-785 |
Flammability |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
UL94 |
HB |
PVC | POLY VINYL CHLORIDE
- Used for a wide variety of applications due to its strength, chemical resistance, insulation properties, and economical costs.
- We offer a variety of in-stock colors, used for both interior and exterior applications.
- High Impact Poly Styrene has great impact resistance, light weight, and low cost.
Physical |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
Specific Gravity |
1.43 |
D-D792 |
Hardness |
70 Shore D |
D-2240 |
Mechanical |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
Tensile Modulus |
372,000 PSI |
D-638 |
Tensile Strength @ Yield |
6,265 PSI |
D-638 |
Impact |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
Notched Izod Impact |
14.9 ft- LB/IN |
D-256 |
Dart Drop Min Failure |
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Procedure A |
>2.4 in-lb/mil |
D-4226 |
Procedure B |
>2.4 in-lb/mil |
D-4226 |
Thermal Properties |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
Head Deflection Temp @ 264 PSI, Def F |
151 Deg F |
D-648 |
CLTE-FLOW |
3.2E-5 in/in/Deg F |
D-696 |
Flammability |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
UL94 |
V-0, 5VA |
ASA | Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate
- Has outstanding weather resistance, excellent strength, and mechanical properties similar to ABS.
- There are many different grades available for your specific application.
Physical |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
Specific Gravity |
1.43 |
D-D792 |
Hardness |
70 Shore D |
D-2240 |
Mechanical |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
Tensile Modulus |
372,000 PSI |
D-638 |
Tensile Strength @ Yield |
6,265 PSI |
D-638 |
Impact |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
Notched Izod Impact |
14.9 ft- LB/IN |
D-256 |
Dart Drop Min Failure |
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Procedure A |
>2.4 in-lb/mil |
D-4226 |
Procedure B |
>2.4 in-lb/mil |
D-4226 |
Thermal Properties |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
Head Deflection Temp @ 264 PSI, Def F |
151 Deg F |
D-648 |
CLTE-FLOW |
3.2E-5 in/in/Deg F |
D-696 |
Flammability |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
UL94 |
V-0, 5VA |
PC | Polycarbonate
- Has excellent stiffness and toughness. It is
- Has very high impact strength, and is often used in optical applications for its clarity, electric and thermal properties.
- There are many different grades of PC available for your specific application.
Physical |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
Specific Gravity |
1.2 |
D-792 |
Hardness |
M 70, R 118 |
D-785 |
Mechanical |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
Tensile Modulus |
345,000 PSI |
D-638 |
Tensile Strength @ Yield |
9,500 PSI |
D-638 |
Flexural Modulus |
480,000 PSI |
D-790 |
Fexural Strength |
17,000 PSI |
D-790 |
Impact |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
Notched Izod Impact |
12-16 FT - LB/IN |
D-256 |
Thermal Properties |
Typical Values |
ASTM Test Method |
Head Deflection Temp @ 264 PSI, Def F |
270 Deg F |
D-648 |
CLTE-FLOW |
3.2E-5 in/in/Deg F |
D-696 |
Composite Plastics
- A combination of two or more different plastics to produce a material that gives the properties that you would not get with a single material alone.
- The individual components remain separate and distinct within the finished structure.
- Can produce stronger, lighter, and more cost effective solutions in comparison to a single material alone. We offer a wide variety of composite plastics for all of your needs.
**The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets. All values at 73 degrees F unless otherwise noted.