Material of hard tag

Date:Jan 27, 2010 Click:/
Usually, the material of hard tag is HIPS(High impact polystyrene) and ABS(Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene).
  

Usually, the material of hard tag is HIPS(High impact polystyrene) and ABS(Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene).

 

HIPS is a low cost PS material that is easy to machine and fabricate. HIPS is often specified for low strength structural applications when impact resistance, machinability, and low cost are required.It is frequently used machining pre-production prototypes since it has excellent dimensional stability and is easy to fabricate, paint and glue. Natural (translucent white) HIPS is FDA compliant for use in food processing applications. The following physical property information is based on typical values of the base high impact polystyrene resin.


High Impact Polystyrene – HIPS

Polymer Type

Thermoplastic

Advantages

Tougher than polystyrene.  Cheap.  Easily processed.

Disadvantages

Reduced electrical properties.  Reduced transparency.  Increased moisture absorption.

Typical Properties

Property

Value

Density (g/cm3) 1.08

 

Surface Hardness

RM30

Tensile Strength (MPa)

42

Flexural Modulus (GPa)

2.1

Notched Izod (kJ/m)

0.1

Linear Expansion  (/°C x 10-5)

7

Elongation at Break (%)

2.5

Strain at Yield (%)

1.8

Max. Operating Temp. (°C)

50

Water Absorption (%)

0.2

Oxygen Index (%)

18

Flammability UL94

HB

Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm)

16

Dielectric Strength (MV/m)

15

Dissipation Factor 1kHz

0.0006

Dielectric Constant  1kHz

2.8

HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C)

85

HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C)

75

Material. Drying  hrs @ (°C)

2 @ 70

Melting Temp. Range (°C)

210 - 270

Mould Shrinkage (%)

0.5

Mould Temp. Range (°C)

20 -  50

Applications

As for Polystyrene for quality goods e.g. toys, household appliances, cases, boxes, and calculators, computer housings.

 


 

ABS is an amorphous thermoplastic blend. The recipe is 15-35% acrylnitrile, 5-30% butadiene and 40-60% styrene. Depending on the blend different properties can be achieved.
Acrylnitrile contributes with thermal and chemical resistence, and the rubberlike butadiene gives ductility and impact strength. Styrene gives the glossy surface and makes the material easily machinable and less expensive.
Generally, ABS has good impact strength also at low temperatures. It has satisfactory stiffness and dimensional stability, glossy surface and is easy to machine. If UV-stabilizators are added, ABS is suitable for outdoor applications.


Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene – ABS Transparent

Polymer Type

Thermoplastic

Advantages

Can be used in applications where light transmission is desired.

Disadvantages

Tends to have a slight tint. Has reduced tensile strength flexural modulus, elongation at break, notched izod impact strength and heat distortion temperature compared with ABS (medium impact).

Typical Properties

Property
Value
Density (g/cm3)
1.07
Surface Hardness
RR105
Tensile Strength (MPa)
43
Flexural Modulus (GPa)
2.4
Notched Izod (kJ/m)
0.12
Linear Expansion (/°C x 10-5)
9
Elongation at Break (%)
5.5
Strain at Yield (%)
1.3
Max. Operating Temp. (°C)
70
Water Absorption (%)
0.3
Oxygen Index (%)
19
Flammability UL94
HB
Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm)
15
Dielectric Strength (MV/m)
17
Dissipation Factor 1kHz
0.014
Dielectric Constant 1kHz
2.9
HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C)
92
HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C)
87
Material. Drying hrs @ (°C)
2 @ 90
Melting Temp. Range (°C)
220 - 270
Mould Shrinkage (%)
0.6
Mould Temp. Range (°C)
40 - 60

Applications

Medical Infusion and Dosage Equipment, Clips, Tubes and Caps.

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