Specifications for Styrene Plastic Sheets

Styrene is a lightweight yet solid plastic material with a range of densities. The plastic is a polymer of styrene gas and commonly exists in three forms, including expanded styrene or Styrofoam, sheet styrene, or injection molded mechanical styrene. Styrene plastic sheets are easily manipulated and have an extensive list of industrial applications.

Uses

• The properties of styrene plastic sheets enable wide commercial and residential usage. In the building industry, it serves as thermal insulating material used in pipes, walls, floors, roofs and ceiling panels. In advertising, sheets are used in silk screening, printing, painting, sign boards and other advertising displays. Styrene plastic sheets are also useful for protective packaging and to increase the buoyancy of various items.

Benefits

• Styrene is a versatile material -- hence, plastic sheets easily undergo processes such as cutting, sawing, drilling, threading and punching. Its properties enable its use in temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and for vacuum formation. Despite the ease of cutting, styrene plastic sheets are rigid and have a high impact strength. They are also fully recyclable.

Additional Properties

• Styrene plastic is an odorless and non-toxic material, making plastic sheets safe to handle. They are flame retardant and self-extinguishing, which allows sheets to be sealed using heating and electronic methods. Styrene plastic sheets are also dimensionally stable and have a low water absorption, thus ensuring the material's suitability for oil and water-based painting.

Specifications

• The standard size for styrene plastic sheets is 72 inches by 40 inches, and the density ranges from 10 kilograms per cubic meter to 32 kilograms per cubic meter. The forming temperature lies between -325 degrees F and 350 degrees F, and the maximum heat resistance is 180 degrees F.