Shibaam Polymers

Polypropylene

Polypropylene (PP)

Why Choose Polypropylene (PP) Rods and Sheets?

Durability and Strength: Engineered to provide excellent durability and strength, PP rods and PP sheets are ideal for applications that demand robust materials. Their resistance to impact, wear, and abrasion ensures they can withstand the rigors of demanding environments.

Chemical Resistance: One of the key advantages of PP rods and PP sheets is their remarkable resistance to chemicals. Polypropylene resists a wide range of acids, alkalis, and organic solvents, making it perfect for industrial settings where chemical exposure is a concern.

Lightweight and Versatile: Despite their strength, PP rods and PP sheets are lightweight and easy to handle. This balance of rigidity and flexibility reduces labor costs and enhances efficiency in various applications, from automotive to construction and beyond.

Thermal and Electrical Insulation: Polypropylene offers excellent thermal and electrical insulation properties, making PP rods and PP sheets ideal for applications requiring these characteristics. They can withstand high temperatures and provide reliable insulation in electrical and thermal applications.

Low Moisture Absorption: With low moisture absorption, PP rods and PP sheets maintain dimensional stability, ensuring the material’s integrity and performance over time, even in moisture-prone environments.

Ease of Fabrication: PP rods and PP sheets are easy to machine, cut, and fabricate, allowing for seamless customization to meet your specific needs. Whether you require custom parts, components, or structural elements, Polypropylene rods and sheets can be tailored to your exact specifications.

Applications Across Industries

Industrial: Ideal for creating chemical tanks, piping systems, and machined parts, PP rods and PP sheets’ chemical resistance and durability make them staples in industrial applications.

Automotive: Utilized for interior and exterior components, Polypropylene rods and sheets’ lightweight and strength properties are highly valued in the automotive industry.

Construction: From insulation and cladding to various structural applications, PP rods and PP sheets provide reliable performance in construction projects.

Medical and Food Processing: PP rods and PP sheets are also used in the production of medical devices and food processing equipment due to their safe and reliable properties.

Sheet: Thickness – 1mm-15mm
Thick Sheets: 20mm -150mm
Sizes – 1mt x 2mt, 1.22mt x 2.44mt,
1.2mt x 2mt, 1.5mt x 3mt
Rod: Dia x Length- 16-400mm X 1000mm
Square & Profiles: 16mm x 16mm – 150mm
x 150mm

Typical Application

Exploring the Versatility of Polypropylene Across Industries

Acid tank & vessel linings

Utilized to safeguard industrial containers against corrosion and maintaining product quality and preventing environmental hazards.

Component carrier for storage

Commonly used in electronics manufacturing to securely organize and store various electronic components.

Racks

Racks find widespread use in warehousing and storage systems to efficiently organize and store items, optimizing space and facilitating easy access.

Etching machines & rinse tubs

In semiconductor manufacturing for precise removal of material layers thorough cleaning steps.

Fans

HVAC systems and industrial processes to circulate air, regulate temperature, and maintain proper ventilation for comfort and efficient operations.

Flange

Extensively used in piping systems to connect pipes, valves, and equipment, facilitating secure and leak-proof connections in various industries.

Fume hoods & ducts

Essential in laboratories and industrial settings to effectively capture, contain, and exhaust hazardous fumes and gases ensuring asafe working.

Metal plating Barrels

Used in electroplating processes to coat metal objects with a layer of another metal, enhancing corrosion resistance and aesthetics.

Orthopedic equipments

Used in medical settings to diagnose, treat, and support musculoskeletal conditions, aiding in rehabilitation.

Plating modules

Utilized in electroplating industries to efficiently apply a variety of metal coatings onto surfaces, enhancing durability, conductivity and components.

Processing Equipments

Employed in food and chemical industries to transform raw materials into finished products through various manufacturing.

Scrub stations & Scrubbers

Used in air pollution control systems to remove harmful pollutants from industrial exhaust gases.

Storage tanks

Essential in industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, and agriculture to safely store and manage liquids or gases, efficient inventory.

Tank covers

Used in wastewater treatment plants and industrial storage tanks to prevent odors, contamination, maintaining environmental integrity.

Wall & ceiling

Materials are applied in construction and interior design to provide support, insulation, defining the spatial environment and visual appeal.

Claddings

Used in architecture to provide protective and decorative coverings for building exteriors, and visual appeal while contributing to overall design aesthetics.

Mechanical Properties

Performance and Test ConditiomTest MethodUnitTyical Values
Notched impact strength of cantilever beam, 23°CASTM D256KJ/m²8
Yield tensile strength, 23°C, 50mm/minASTM D638Mpa75
Elongation at break, 23°C, 50mm/minASTM D638%5
The bending strength. 23C, 2mm/minASTM 790Mpa90
Bending modulus, 23°C, 2mm/minASTM 790Mpa2200
Shore hardness DASTMD224080
The DensityISO 1183g/cm31.13

Thermal Properties

Performance and Test ConditiomTest MethodUnitTyical Values
Thermal deformation temprature(HDT) (0.45Mpa)ISO 75°C83
Melting point°C170
Long term operating temperature°C95
Short-term operating temperature°C120
Thermal conductivityDIN 52612-1W/(K-M)
Linear expansion coefficientASTM D69610-5-1/K15

Electrical Performance

Performance and Test ConditiomTest MethodUnitTyical Values
Dielectric strengthASTM D150KV-mm40
Dielectric loss coefficientASTM D150
The volume resistanceASTM D257Ω.cm1014
The surface resistanceASTM D257Ω1016
Dielectric constantASTM D1492.3