HIP Pads
HIP Pads
One of the many cut pads 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 (used to manufcaure our range of high-quality HIP plastic pads) 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 from which HIP plastic pads can be cut. Various other non-standard pads with different textures and profiles can also be supplied to order as HIP plastic can also be moulded or vacuumed formed into bespoke shapes and are found used across several industry sectors. Using one of our many on-site saws, presses or CNC machines, we are able to convert HIP plastic sheets into cut pads, which can be supplied with a choice of self adhesives or foils.
Product Enquiry
For information on HIP Pads please complete the following quick enquiry or call us on +44(0)1384 252555.
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 can be supplied upon request,
or downloaded from our online portal.
What Are HIP Plastic Pads?
High Impact polystyrene or HIP plastics are sometimes also called ‘Polystyrene or PS’. HIP plastic is 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, thermoformed, glued, painted or printed on, available in grades such as FDA, flame retardant and conductive to name a few.
Our customers have the option of taking HIP plastic pads produced as squares or rectangles with the option of radius corners, and also as circular or oval shaped pads or ‘discs’, in a range of thicknesses. Manufacturing pads in-house even means we can supply them in a plain or self adhesive backed finish and even laminate multiple types of material together to create bespoke and unique variations.
Why Use HIP Plastic Pads?
Plastics are available in a huge range of material types each offering different properties for use in different environments. HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) plastic is a general purpose grade, which offers 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 pads are easy to cut, fabricate, paint and glue and are available in a range of colours, grades and finishes making them not only perfect for the production of samples and prototypes, through to food processing and packaging.
HIP plastic pads can be cut and converted into a range of intricate sizes 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).
Advantages Of Using HIP Plastic Pads
Using HIP plastic pads 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 pads 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. HIP Plastic pads have a continuous working temperature of 60° C -80° C, a melting temp: 180-270° C and resistances to Dilute Acids, Dilute Alkalis, Oils and Greases and Aliphatic Hydrocarbons.
Pads cut and fabricated using HIP plastic 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
- HIP plastic pads are easy fabricate as can be glued, painted and printed on
- Outstanding thermoforming characteristics
- HIP plastic pads are available in a variety of colours and finishes
- Affordable
Please contact us using the form below or by calling us on +44(0)1384 252555.