Polypropylene
Polypropylene or PP is part of the polyolefin family of plastics like TPO’s and can be vacuumformed, machined and welded, but because of its resistance to chemicals it is very difficult to glue. Polypropylene absorbs minimal moisture and is great at transmitting electric force without conduction making it great for electrical applications. Polypropylene can also be easily printed on and comes in a variety of colours and comes in either gloss, matte or an embossed finish.
Applications
Polypropylene is typically used for tanks, covers, hoods, electrical appliances, liners, packaging and insulators.
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Guage
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Ava.
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Guage
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Ava.
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Guage
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Ava.
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0.5MM
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4.5MM
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18MM
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1MM
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6MM
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20MM
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1.5MM
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8MM
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25MM
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2MM
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10MM
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30MM
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3MM
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12MM
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40MM
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4MM
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15MM
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Property
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Value
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Unit
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Mechanical
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Tensile Strength
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31-41
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MPa
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Flexural Strength
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48
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MPa
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Shear Strength
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39/div> |
MPa
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Impact Strength
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0.5-2.2
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J/m
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Hardness
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R92
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M or R
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Thermal
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Working Temperature
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125
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°C
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Vacuum Forming Temperature
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154-166
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°C
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Thermal Expansion
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3.2-5.7
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10^-5/°C
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Vicat Softening Temperature
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120
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°C
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Miscellaneous
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Specific Gravity
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0.91
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g/cm³
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Water Absorption
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0.01-0.03
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% in 24 hr
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Light Transmission
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N/A
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%
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Dielectric Strength
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500-660
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Volts/Mil
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The information in the above data table is provided for educational purposes only in good faith and should only be used as a guide. As sheet material comes in a wide variety of grades, colours, textures and can contain different chemical properties, the figures only represent a typical insight into the specifications of the material. For more information on these figures and other properties please contact us.
