POLYCASA Hips Platten

Plastic sheets made from High Impact Polystyrene

In particular, Polycasa sheets are for signage technology, display construction, machine cladding and technical applications. The material impresses with good printability, easy processing, low weight and high thermoformability. HIPS sheets are particularly suitable for economical cut pieces, moulded parts and series production with high demands on surface quality and processing.

POLYCASA HIPS sheets are impact-resistant plastic sheets based on polystyrene, which were developed specifically for applications where good surface quality, high ease of processing and economical material costs are required. HIPS stands for "High Impact Polystyrene" and describes impact-modified polystyrene with improved mechanical properties compared with conventional polystyrene.

The material is used in many technical and industrial areas, as it can be processed, printed and thermoformed very well. POLYCASA HIPS sheets are regularly used especially in signage technology, in display construction, in mechanical engineering or for technical cladding. Due to the low weight and the smooth surface, the material is also eminently suitable for applications with high visual requirements.

POLYCASA HIPS sheets impress with their good impact resistance, their easy processing and their versatile range of applications. At the same time, the material enables economical solutions for series production, cut pieces and individual plastic components.

Properties

POLYCASA HIPS sheets combine high ease of processing with good mechanical properties. The material is particularly suitable for applications with complex shapes or individual cut pieces.

Good impact resistance

Compared with simple polystyrene, HIPS sheets have a significantly higher impact strength. As a result, the material is better suited to technical applications with mechanical stress or frequent use. Especially in cladding, displays, technical covers or moulded parts, the increased impact resistance ensures a longer service life and better stability in daily use.

Very good thermoformability

HIPS can be deep-drawn and thermoformed extremely well. As a result, even complex shapes and individual components can be produced economically. The material is therefore frequently used for housings, displays, technical cladding or moulded parts where precise contours and a clean surface finish are required.

Easy processing

HIPS sheets can be sawn, milled, drilled or laser-cut very well. CNC machining and individual contour cuts can also be implemented precisely. Thanks to the good machinability, the material is suitable both for one-off items and for series production with recurring components or cut pieces.

You can also find relevant information on processing in the plastic processing section. CNC-produced contours, technical cut-outs or series cut pieces can also be implemented economically with HIPS.

Good printability

The smooth and even surface enables high-quality printing results with clean colour reproduction. HIPS sheets are therefore frequently used in signage technology, in the POS sector or in display construction. Large-format printing applications or presentation systems can also be realised economically with the material.

Applications

POLYCASA HIPS sheets are used in many industries where lightweight, easy-to-machine and economical plastic sheets are required.

• Signage technology: HIPS sheets are suitable for displays, advertising boards, POS systems and printable presentation surfaces.

• Mechanical engineering: The material is used for machine cladding, technical covers and lightweight housing components.

• Display construction: Thanks to the good thermoformability, individual displays and moulded parts can be produced economically.

• Trade fair construction: HIPS sheets enable lightweight and visually clean constructions for trade fair systems and presentation surfaces.

• Interior fitting: The material is suitable for cladding, covers and decorative plastic elements.

You can find further information in the display construction section. HIPS sheets are also regularly used in the areas of machine cladding, POS systems or technical plastic components.

Processing POLYCASA HIPS sheets

HIPS plastic sheets can be processed efficiently with many conventional machining methods. The material is suitable for sawing, milling, drilling, laser cutting or thermoforming and therefore enables both simple cut pieces and complex technical components.

Thanks to the good material properties, clean cut edges and precise contours are produced, which makes HIPS particularly suitable for individual cut pieces and series production. Printing, bonding or moulded parts can also be implemented without difficulty. The material is therefore frequently used in signage technology, in display construction or for technical cladding.

Even complex contours or technical components can be produced precisely.

HIPS vs. ABS – differences at a glance

HIPS and ABS are both among the frequently used engineering plastics. However, differences arise depending on the application.

Property	HIPS	ABS
Impact resistance	good	very high
Surface quality	very good	good
Thermoforming	very good	good
Weight	low	somewhat higher
Cost-effectiveness	very economical	higher-priced
Typical applications	displays, cladding	technical components

If higher mechanical loads occur, ABS can be a sensible choice. For economical applications with good surface quality, HIPS often offers advantages.

You can also find further information in the ABS sheets section. However, for applications focusing on printability, thermoforming and economical production, HIPS often offers clear advantages.

Which thickness is suitable for which application?

The right material thickness depends on the area of use, stability requirement and processing.

Application	Recommended thickness
Displays	1–3 mm
Advertising boards	2–5 mm
Cladding	3–6 mm
technical covers	4–8 mm
Deep-drawing applications	depending on the moulded part

For individual projects, a technical consultation regarding load, shaping and processing is recommended. Especially with larger formats, technical components or deep-drawing applications, the material thickness should be matched exactly to the subsequent use.

Buying POLYCASA HIPS sheets online – what to look out for?

When buying HIPS sheets, material thickness, surface quality, processing requirements and area of use should be taken into account. The right thickness influences the stability, weight and machinability of the plastic sheets and should be adapted to the respective application.

The surface also plays an important role, especially in printing applications, displays or visible cladding. Depending on the area of use, smooth, matt or surfaces specially suitable for screen printing or digital printing can be sensible.

Many projects require individual cut pieces or technical machining. Precisely produced plastic sheets make subsequent assembly easier and reduce additional processing effort in your own operation. Especially in series production, dimensionally accurate cut pieces ensure consistent quality and more efficient processes.

For technical applications, mechanical loads, temperature ranges and the desired shaping should also be taken into account at an early stage so that the material matches the respective application optimally. Aspects such as printability, CNC machining or subsequent thermoforming also frequently play an important role in material selection.

POLYCASA HIPS sheets are particularly suitable for companies that want to buy economical plastic sheets with good surface quality and high ease of processing online. Especially in display construction, in signage technology or for technical moulded parts, HIPS is one of the frequently used materials.

Why many companies use POLYCASA HIPS sheets

Many companies rely on POLYCASA HIPS sheets because the material is economical, versatile and at the same time very easy to machine. Especially in applications in display construction, in signage technology or for technical cladding, advantages arise from the good surface quality and the easy further processing.

HIPS is also eminently suitable for economical manufacturing processes with larger quantities or individual moulded parts. Thanks to the good thermoformability, even complex geometries can be implemented efficiently.

Advantages of POLYCASA HIPS sheets

POLYCASA HIPS sheets offer a combination of cost-effectiveness, machinability and versatile application possibilities.

The most important advantages:

• impact-resistant plastic

• easy to machine

• very good thermoformability

• economical material solution

• low weight

• good printability

• versatile

• ideal for cut pieces and series production

Why POLYCASA HIPS sheets are frequently used

POLYCASA HIPS sheets are used in many areas because the material offers a good balance of stability, machinability and cost-effectiveness. Especially in applications with larger quantities or individual moulded parts, clear advantages arise compared with more elaborate or more expensive plastics.

Thanks to the good thermoformability, HIPS is eminently suitable for deep-drawing applications and moulded parts with complex geometries. At the same time, the smooth surface enables high-quality printing results and a clean appearance in visible applications.

The material also offers advantages in the area of technical cut pieces. HIPS can be machined precisely and can be used both for simple sheet cut pieces and for milled contours or technical components.

Ordering HIPS sheets online as cut pieces

Many applications require individual formats instead of standard sheets. Dimensionally accurate HIPS cut pieces make further processing easier and reduce additional work in assembly or production.

Depending on the application, individual lengths, widths, holes or contours can be implemented. As a result, POLYCASA HIPS sheets are suitable both for individual projects and for series production.

Especially in mechanical engineering, display construction or signage technology, precisely produced plastic sheets are frequently required that can be further processed or assembled directly. CNC-produced components, technical cut-outs or complex contours can also be implemented precisely.

Thanks to the good machinability, HIPS is eminently suitable for economical series production with consistent quality. At the same time, companies benefit from short processing times and flexible cut-to-size options.

Individual cut pieces and machining

In addition to standard formats, dimensionally accurate cut pieces are also possible for POLYCASA HIPS sheets. As a result, the plastic sheets can be adapted exactly to technical requirements, constructions or design specifications. Individual formats reduce additional processing effort and make further processing in your own operation easier.

Depending on the project, machining such as milling, drilling, contour cuts or cut-outs can also be implemented. Complex geometries and technical components can also be produced precisely. Especially in series production or recurring components, this ensures consistent quality and more efficient production processes.

Thanks to the very good machinability, HIPS is suitable both for simple cut pieces and for demanding technical applications in mechanical engineering, display construction or signage technology. Thermoforming and individual moulded parts can also be realised economically.

You can find further information in the plastic sheets, laser cutting and plastic processing sections.

POLYCASA HIPS sheets compared with other plastic sheets

Compared with PVC, PETG or ABS, HIPS sheets offer advantages above all in cost-effectiveness, processing and thermoforming. While ABS is frequently used for higher mechanical loads, HIPS is particularly suitable for applications focusing on surface quality, printability and formability.

Compared with PVC, HIPS impresses with its lower weight and better thermoformability. Compared with PETG, HIPS often scores with more economical material costs combined with good machinability.

Material	Advantages	Typical applications
HIPS	economical, thermoformable, good printability	displays, moulded parts, POS
ABS	high load capacity	technical components
PVC	robust and versatile	signs, technical applications
PETG	good transparency and impact resistance	protective covers, displays

As a result, POLYCASA HIPS sheets are particularly suitable for technical cladding, displays, advertising applications and moulded parts with individual contours.

POLYCASA HIPS sheets for signage technology and display construction

In the area of signage technology, HIPS sheets are among the frequently used materials for POS systems, displays, advertising boards or presentation surfaces. Thanks to the good printability and the even surface, high-quality printing results can be realised.

HIPS also offers advantages in display construction. The low weight makes processing and assembly easier, while the good thermoformability enables individual moulded parts and complex geometries.

Especially in series production or large-format advertising applications, companies benefit from the economical processing and the versatile machining options.

Common applications for POLYCASA HIPS sheets

POLYCASA HIPS sheets are used, among other things, for advertising displays, POS systems, machine cladding, technical covers, trade fair construction, housing components or deep-drawn moulded parts. Especially in applications focusing on low weight, good surface quality and economical production, HIPS is one of the frequently used plastic sheets.

HIPS is also regularly used in the area of individual cut pieces and CNC-produced plastic components. Thanks to the good machinability, simple cut pieces as well as complex contours can be implemented precisely.

Why POLYCASA instead of standard HIPS?

POLYCASA HIPS sheets stand for even surface quality, good machinability and reliable material properties. Especially in applications with high visual requirements or recurring manufacturing processes, companies benefit from consistent material quality.

In CNC machining, thermoforming or printing applications too, the good material stability ensures precise results and clean surfaces. As a result, POLYCASA HIPS is suitable both for individual projects and for series production in an industrial environment.

Technical data

Property	Description
Material base	High Impact Polystyrene
Surface	smooth and good printability
Processing	very good millability, sawability and drillability
Thermoforming	very well suited
Weight	low
Impact resistance	increased compared with standard polystyrene
Typical colours	white, black
Typical thicknesses	frequently 1–8 mm
Temperature resistance	suitable for many indoor applications
Printability	very good
Applications	displays, cladding, signage technology

POLYCASA HIPS sheets are frequently used when economical plastic sheets with good surface quality and high ease of processing are required. Especially for technical cut pieces, moulded parts or printable applications, the material offers advantages compared with many other standard plastics.