POLYPROPYLENE
Polypropylene (PP) is a lightweight, chemically resistant thermoplastic that offers a good balance of cost, durability and ease of fabrication, making it a common choice across chemical processing, water treatment and general industrial applications. It's available in rigid and flexible forms, giving engineers flexibility depending on whether the application calls for structural stiffness or the ability to flex without cracking.
Chemical Name: Polypropylene
Abbreviation: PP
Properties (Colour): Beige
Grades: Standard PP
Machining: Is soft to machine, however machines well.
Types: Rigid. Flexible.
Chemical Resistance: Very good resistance to acids. Does not like benzene or alcohol.
KEY INFORMATION
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Can be heat formed or bent and welded
Resists UV and Ozone exposure better than PVC
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Guards
Ducting
Machine Parts
Tanks
Fume Cupboards
Insulators
Buckets
Pipes
Valves
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Components
Rod
Sheet
Polypropylene holds up well against acids and resists UV and ozone degradation better than PVC, making it a sound choice for outdoor tanks, ducting and fume cupboards, though it isn't suited to contact with benzene or alcohols. It can be heat formed, bent and welded, which makes on-site fabrication and repair straightforward for tanks, guards and ducting. McNeall Plastics stocks standard polypropylene in rod, plate and sheet form, and our engineering team can advise on suitability for specific chemical exposure before you commit to material selection.
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