10 mins
Forming time
HIPS
Rapidly prototype using a recyclable material with a smooth, satin finish.
HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) is a lightweight thermoplastic material which is a type of polystyrene that has been modified to improve its toughness and impact resistance.
HIPS is known for its high strength, rigidity, and dimensional stability. It has excellent electrical properties and is resistant to many chemicals. HIPS is also relatively inexpensive compared to other thermoplastics, which makes it a popular choice for a wide range of applications.
Key properties:
Lightweight
High strength
High rigidity
Excellent dimensional stability
Excellent electrical properties
Resistant to many chemicals
Relatively inexpensive compared to other thermoplastics
Smooth white satin finish
Fully recyclable
Partly made from recycled plastic waste
Useful for:
Product packaging
Display cases
Toys
Models and figurines
Signs and displays
Automotive parts
Medical equipment
Consumer electronics
1mm
Available thickness
$5
Cost per sheet
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HIPS 1mm applications
Packaging
HIPS is a good choice for low-cost packaging due to its cost-effectiveness, high strength and rigidity, and smooth white satin finish. It also has the added benefit of being fully recyclable and partly made from recycled plastic waste, making it an eco-friendly packaging option.
Bespoke POS displays
HIPS is a strong, rigid, and dimensionally stable material that's great for making cost-effective and customized POS displays. It has a smooth white satin finish, which looks attractive on the display. Besides being strong, HIPS is also affordable compared to other thermoplastics, making it a budget-friendly option for POS displays.
Toy parts
HIPS is a cost-effective material for packaging toys due to its strength, rigidity, and smooth finish. It also has environmental benefits as it is fully recyclable and made partly from recycled plastic waste.
Reasons to choose HIPS for your application:
- High impact resistance
- Fully recyclable
- Partly made from recycled plastic waste
- Electrical insulation properties
- Excellent dimensional stability
- Chemical resistance
- Smooth white satin finis
- Lightweight
- High strength
- High rigidity
- Relatively inexpensive compared to other thermoplastics
Application
See how HIPS was used to prototype food packaging
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