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01392 790 275

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01463 572 078

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01622 963 030

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0161 641 3700

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0191 563 0953

Northern Ireland:
028 7772 5232

Peterborough:
01733 669 660

Reading:
0118 334 3250

Sheffield:
0114 349 1557

Swansea:
01792 209 333

Wolverhampton:
01902 716333

Regional Depots

Bristol:
0117 403 1441

Exeter:
01392 790 275

Inverness:
01463 572 078

Isle of Wight:
01983 640 018

Glasgow:
0141 370 2331

Maidstone:
01622 963 030

Manchester:
0161 641 3700

Newcastle upon tyne:
0191 563 0953

Northern Ireland:
028 7772 5232

Peterborough:
01733 669 660

Reading:
0118 334 3250

Sheffield:
0114 349 1557

Swansea:
01792 209 333

Wolverhampton:
01902 716333

Polypropylene

Polypropylene (PP), is a semi-crystalline,  thermoplastic polymer used in everything from packaging and reusable containers to textiles  and automotive components, to banknotes. Polypropylene is rugged and resistant to many organic solvents, degreasing agents, bases and acids.

In addition to its excellent physical and chemical properties, polypropylene is widely used because of its ease of fabrication and ability to sustain high continuous operating temperatures. Compared to polyethylene it has a lower impact strength, but offers higher working temperature and tensile strength.

Polypropylene has a low surface energy which means that many common glues will not bond to the surface. Joining polypropylene requires specialist glues or can be done using a welding processes.

Polypropylene is available in two primary types Polypropylene Homopolymer (PP-H) and Polypropylene Copolymer (PP-C)

Polypropylene H (PP-H)
PP-H is used in engineering and tooling applications as if offers higher rigidity than the copolymer grade, PP-H has a marginally better maximum working temperature as well as better chemical stability. It is resistant to staining and has a low moisture absorption rate. Polypropylene homopolymer finds applications in vacuum systems and systems where hot liquids and gases are transported. If can be found in valves, flanges and gears.

In natural form Polypropylene H is physiologically inert and is approved for use in contact with food.

Forms: Rod and sheet, natural and beige.

PP-C (Polypropylene Copolymer)
Polypropylene copolymer is main found in more cosmetic applications, such as cladding. In particular is used for hygienic cladding and a range of other applications in the food industry.

Forms: Rod and sheet, black and beige.

Further information on our range of polypropylene products is available on request, please call if you have specific needs or would like advice on material choices.

MSDS and product data sheets available on request

Call 01902 716333 for nationwide delivery of polypropylene sheet and rod

 

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