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PP rigid sheet(glossy surface) - clear, impact & chem-safe


A Field Guide to PP Rigid Sheet (Glossy): Trends, Specs, and Real-World Lessons

If you spend any time around fabrication shops or chemical plants, you’ll hear the same request: “Got glossy PP sheet in stock?” This is where [PP Rigid Sheet(glossy Surface)] earns its keep. It’s tougher than it looks, welds cleanly, and—surprisingly—holds a finish that wipes down easily in hygienic spaces. Origin story? Hebei, China (No.316 Pingan West Street, Shunping County, Baoding City, 072250). I’ve toured similar lines: steady extrusion, disciplined cooling, zero drama.

PP rigid sheet(glossy surface) - clear, impact & chem-safe

What’s driving demand right now

Two trends: chemical resistance for scrubbers/tanks and neat, low-porosity surfaces for food lines and lab fit-outs. Add the sustainability push—PP is recyclable—and you get a steady uptick. To be honest, the glossy finish also sells in signage and enclosure panels; it simply looks finished.

PP rigid sheet(glossy surface) - clear, impact & chem-safe

Technical snapshot

Base polymer: semi-crystalline polypropylene. LIDA blends PP homopolymer with ≈1–4% ethylene random copolymer for impact at low temps (because, yes, neat PP can be brittle above 0°C). Extruded, stress-relieved, glossy face. Many customers say the weld seam quality is consistently smooth—good for chemical tanks and ductwork.

SpecTypical Value (≈)Standard
Thickness2–40 mm (cut-to-size available)Internal QC
Width2–20 mm: 1000–2400 mm; 25–40 mm: 1000–1500 mmInternal QC
LengthAny length—
Density≈0.90 g/cm³ISO 1183
Tensile strength≈30–35 MPaISO 527
Flexural modulus≈1.2–1.6 GPaISO 178
HDT @0.46 MPa≈90–100°CASTM D648
Melting point≈160–170°CDSC
Gloss (60°)>85 GUASTM D523
ColorsNatural, grey (RAL7032), black, light blue, yellow, customs—
PP rigid sheet(glossy surface) - clear, impact & chem-safe

Process, testing, and service life

Process flow: resin selection → compounding (impact modifier, UV if specified) → twin-screw feed → flat-die extrusion → calibrated cooling → trimming → inspection → cut-to-size.

Testing: tensile (ISO 527), flexural (ISO 178), Vicat/softening (ISO 306), HDT (ASTM D648), impact (ASTM D256), and gloss uniformity. Certifications can include ISO 9001 QA; RoHS/REACH compliance is available on request. Real-world service life: indoors ≈10+ years; outdoors ≈3–5 years without UV package (longer with UV).

PP rigid sheet(glossy surface) - clear, impact & chem-safe

Where it’s used (and why)

  • Chemical tanks, fume scrubber panels, ducting—resists acids/alkalis.
  • Food plants and cleanrooms—glossy surface wipes down quickly.
  • Machine guards, enclosures, trays—lightweight and stiff enough.
  • Signage and liners—flatness plus that reflective finish.

Many fabricators say PP Rigid Sheet(glossy Surface) butt-welds predictably and machines without “gumming” when tools are sharp.

PP rigid sheet(glossy surface) - clear, impact & chem-safe

Vendor comparison (field-notes version)

VendorThickness toleranceColorsLead timeCerts
LIDA Plastic≈±3% (≥5 mm)Standard + custom RAL7–15 daysISO 9001, RoHS/REACH
Vendor A≈±5%Limited stock colors10–20 daysISO 9001
Vendor B≈±4%Custom by MOQ15–25 daysRoHS

I guess the difference often shows up in flatness and gloss uniformity—LIDA’s sheets tend to be less wavy on large panels.

PP rigid sheet(glossy surface) - clear, impact & chem-safe

Customization and ordering tips

  • Cut-to-size service saves scrap and freight. Provide usable tolerances.
  • Request UV-stabilized grade for outdoor exposure.
  • Color-match to RAL; ask for a small plaque first.
  • Specify weld rod compatibility with PP Rigid Sheet(glossy Surface).
PP rigid sheet(glossy surface) - clear, impact & chem-safe

Quick case notes

Plating shop retrofit: Replaced aging PVC lining with PP Rigid Sheet(glossy Surface); chemical mist staining dropped, and weekly cleanup time fell ≈30% (maintenance log, client report).

Snack processor: Light grey RAL7032 panels in washdown area; QA loved the gloss because residue is obvious—then gone.

Standards and references

Referenced methods: ISO 527, ISO 178, ISO 306, ISO 1183, ASTM D648, ASTM D256, ASTM D523. Compliance on request: ISO 9001, RoHS, REACH. Real-world results may vary with geometry, welds, and installation.

Authoritative citations

  1. ISO 527: Plastics — Determination of tensile properties. https://www.iso.org/standard/56046.html
  2. ASTM D648: Heat Deflection Temperature of Plastics. https://www.astm.org/d0648
  3. ISO 178: Plastics — Determination of flexural properties. https://www.iso.org/standard/76274.html

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