Polystyrene (PS) is one of the oldest thermoplastic polymers and is a non-crystalline thermoplastic resin. It comes in two main types: General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS) and High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS).
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Properties
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HIPS
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GPPS
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Transparency
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Naturally opaque but can be painted or glued.
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High, often referred to as crystal-clear.
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Impact Resistance
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High, due to the addition of rubber.
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Low, more brittle.
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Surface Finish
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Matte
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Glossy
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Flexibility
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More flexible.
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Stiff, brittle.
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Tensile Strength
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Lower (~20-30 MPa)
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Higher (~40-50 MPa)
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Printing / Coating
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Matte surface requires surface preparation.
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Smooth surface is easy to print/ coat.
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Properties
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Specification
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Thickness
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1.0mm – 30.0mm (+/- 0.2mm)
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Maximum Width
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2100mm (2.1m)
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Length
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No limit.
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Colour
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Standard (refer colour catalogue) or custom colours.
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Standard Sizes
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1.22m x 1.83m
1.22m x 2.44m |
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