High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
Strong, low-cost plastic
High impact polystyrene (HIPS) is a low cost, tough plastic material that is easy to thermoform and fabricate.
It is often used for:
- Retail display applications
- Countertop point-of-purchase displays
- Banners
- Indoor signs
High impact polystyrene can be assembled with mechanical fasteners, solvents, or adhesives.
HIPS Performance Benefits are:
- Low cost
- Easy to paint on
- Easy to print on
- Easy to assemble with adhesives or solvents
- Outstanding thermoforming characteristics
- Good machinability
- High impact strength
Typical Applications of HIPS:
- Point-of-purchase displays
- Printed advertising graphics
- Thermoformed parts
- Shelves
- Kiosks
- Fixtures
- Models and prototypes
- Thermoformed machine housings