Custom Engineering Plastic Sheet Supply
PP Sheet
PP Sheet, also called polypropylene sheet or PP board, is a lightweight engineering-plastic sheet used for tanks, liners, work surfaces and machined components. It is often selected where resistance to many acids, alkalis and chemical solutions, low moisture uptake, impact toughness and straightforward fabrication are important. The technical values on this page refer to the polypropylene copolymer (COPO) grade shown in the source material.
Guangzhou Huayun Manufacturing can review PP sheet requirements from a drawing, physical sample or finished-part specification. Before quotation, we check the requested grade, thickness, sheet size, color, quantity, cut dimensions, holes, slots, machining tolerance, assembly method and packing. For tanks or chemical equipment, please also state the chemical medium, concentration, working temperature and load condition.
- ✓ Polypropylene copolymer (COPO) is the supplied reference direction, with a specific-gravity reference of 0.9 g/cm³.
- ✓ The supplied size table shows 4 ft × 8 ft sheet with listed thicknesses from 1 mm to 150 mm.
- ✓ Natural candle-white, porcelain-white, beige-gray and custom sheet colors can be reviewed according to the order requirement.
- ✓ Reference applications include electroplating tanks, chemical components, laboratory tables, sports equipment, mechanical parts and suitable cutting surfaces.
What Is PP Sheet?
PP sheet is a solid polypropylene engineering-plastic sheet used for tanks, fixtures, machine components and drawing-based fabricated parts.
The reference material identifies the grade as polypropylene copolymer (COPO). Its practical advantages include low density, good toughness, low water absorption, easy cutting and machining, weldability, and resistance to many weak acids, weak alkalis and chemical solutions. A good production sheet should also be checked for consistent color, even thickness, flatness and a surface free from obvious bubbles, cracks or foreign matter.
Material selection should still be based on the actual operating temperature, chemical medium, loading, fastening or welding method, thickness, dimensional tolerance and any required documentation. Reference property values are useful for comparison, but the approved production grade should control the final purchasing specification.
Product Attributes
- Product
- PP Sheet
- Other Names
- Polypropylene sheet, PP board, polypropylene board and PP plastic sheet.
- Material
- Polypropylene copolymer (COPO) is the material direction shown in the supplied reference.
- Specific Gravity
- Reference value: 0.9 g/cm³ by ISO 1183.
- Water Absorption
- Reference value: 0.2% by ISO 62.
- Mechanical Reference
- Tensile yield strength 36 MPa, elongation at yield 9%, elongation at break ≥70%, notched impact strength 9 kJ/m² and elastic modulus 1725 MPa in the supplied material table.
- Thermal Reference
- Vicat 90°C, heat-deflection temperature 90°C, glass-transition reference 10°C and melting-point reference 165°C in the supplied material table.
- Use Temperature
- The source table lists a maximum-use reference of 100°C by UL 746B and a minimum-use reference of 5°C. Confirm the exact grade for actual service conditions.
- Sheet Size
- Reference sheet format: 4 ft × 8 ft.
- Thickness
- Listed reference thicknesses: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 130 and 150 mm.
- Color
- Natural candle-white, porcelain-white, beige-gray and custom colors. The supplied size reference notes that porcelain-white and beige-gray sheet start from 3 mm.
- Processing
- Cut-to-size, drilling, routing, CNC machining, holes, slots and drawing-based fabricated parts can be reviewed according to tolerance and quantity.
- Related Directions
- PP twin welding rod and gray flame-retardant PP are listed by the source as separate inquiry directions and should be specified separately when required.
- Applications
- Electroplating tanks, chemical components, laboratory tables, sports equipment, mechanical parts, fabricated equipment and suitable cutting-surface applications.
PP Sheet Custom Service
PP sheet projects should be reviewed from the finished application rather than thickness alone. Chemical contact, operating temperature, mechanical loading, welding or fastening method, color, machining and dimensional tolerance can all affect the material specification.
Guangzhou Huayun Manufacturing can compare an existing sheet sample or review a drawing for thickness, overall dimensions, color, surface condition, hole position, slots, cutouts and machining details. For fabricated tanks or chemical equipment, provide the medium, temperature and assembly method whenever these details are known.
If flame resistance, food-contact suitability, electrical behavior or another controlled property is important, state the required standard and acceptance document before quotation. General PP characteristics should not be used as a substitute for the technical data of the exact ordered grade.
PP Sheet Technical Reference Data
The tables below organize useful values from the supplied polypropylene copolymer reference sheet. They describe the referenced material and should not be treated as universal guaranteed values for every PP formulation. Final acceptance should follow the selected production grade and approved technical documentation.
PP Sheet Size and Thickness Reference
The supplied size table shows a 4 ft × 8 ft sheet format and a broad thickness range.
| Material | Color Direction | Reference Sheet Size | Listed Thicknesses |
|---|---|---|---|
| PP Sheet | Natural candle-white, porcelain-white, beige-gray, custom colors | 4 ft × 8 ft | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 130, 150 mm |
Physical Properties Reference
Values shown for the referenced polypropylene copolymer material.
| Property | Test Method | Reference Value |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | ISO 1183 | 0.9 g/cm³ |
| Water Absorption | ISO 62 | 0.2% |
| Moisture Rate | ISO 62 | 0.01% |
| Maximum Use Temperature | UL 746B | 100°C |
| Minimum Use Temperature | — | 5°C |
Mechanical Properties Reference
Mechanical values transcribed from the COPO reference table. Blank source fields are omitted.
| Property | Test Method | Reference Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Yield Strength | ISO 527 | 36 MPa |
| Elongation at Yield | ISO 527 | 9% |
| Elongation at Break | ISO 527 | ≥70% |
| Notched Impact Strength | ISO 179 | 9 kJ/m² |
| Shore Hardness | ISO 868 | 76 |
| Elastic Modulus | ISO 527 | 1725 MPa |
Thermal Properties Reference
Clear values shown in the supplied thermal-property table.
| Property | Test Method | Reference Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vicat Heat Resistance | ISO 306 | 90°C |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | ISO 75 | 90°C |
| Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient | ISO 11359 | 1.5 × 10−4 K−1 |
| Glass Transition Temperature | DIN EN ISO 3146 | 10°C |
| Melting Point | DIN EN ISO 3146 | 165°C |
Electrical Properties Reference
Electrical values stated in the COPO reference table. Blank source fields are omitted.
| Property | Test Method | Reference Value |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Resistance | IEC 60093 | >10¹³ Ω |
| Dielectric Strength | IEC 60243-1 | 40 kV/mm |
Color and Special Supply Directions
Useful product directions stated in the supplied PP description and size reference.
| Direction | Reference Information | Purchasing Note |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Color Sheet | Candle-white / natural-color direction | Confirm thickness, sheet size and stock status. |
| Porcelain-White Sheet | Listed as a standard color direction | Source size table indicates a 3 mm minimum reference. |
| Beige-Gray Sheet | Listed as a standard color direction | Source size table indicates a 3 mm minimum reference. |
| Custom Color Sheet | Other colors can be reviewed | Confirm sample reference, quantity and production feasibility. |
| Gray Flame-Retardant PP | Listed as a separate inquiry direction | State the required fire classification and documentation before quotation. |
| PP Twin Welding Rod | Listed as a related PP supply direction | Specify diameter, color, welding application and quantity separately. |
PP Sheet Specifications That Can Be Reviewed
The final PP sheet specification should be confirmed according to material grade, thickness, finished-part drawing, operating environment and processing requirement.
Material Grade
Confirm whether the project needs standard PP copolymer, modified PP, reinforced PP or a separately specified flame-retardant grade. Different formulations should not be treated as interchangeable.
Thickness and Sheet Size
Confirm the 4 ft × 8 ft reference format or another required size, target thickness, cut dimensions and tolerance. Availability varies by grade, color and thickness.
Color and Surface
Review natural candle-white, porcelain-white, beige-gray or another required color together with flatness, finish and visible-surface expectations.
Cutting and Machining
Cutting, drilling, routing, CNC machining, holes, slots and finished-part processing can be reviewed from drawings.
Common Applications for PP Sheet
Polypropylene sheet is commonly used in fabricated equipment and components where light weight, chemical resistance and practical processing are useful. The selected grade should match the actual operating conditions.
Electroplating Tanks
Tank walls, covers, partitions and fabricated components where the selected PP grade matches the process chemicals, temperature and assembly method.
Chemical Components
Fabricated parts, covers, liners, separators and machine components subject to compatibility review for the actual chemical medium.
Laboratory Fixtures
Work surfaces, tables, fixtures and fabricated laboratory components where chemical resistance and easy maintenance are useful.
Mechanical Parts
Machined blocks, supports, spacers, guides and custom components produced from PP sheet according to drawings and tolerances.
Sports Equipment
Fabricated panels, supports and components where light weight and impact resistance are suitable for the design.
Cutting Surfaces
Cutting-board and food-related applications can be reviewed when the exact material grade and required food-contact documentation are confirmed for the project.
PP Sheet Development and Supply Process
From material and dimensional review to cutting, machining, inspection and packing, the final supply is arranged around the approved sheet or finished-part specification.
Confirm Requirement
Confirm PP grade, thickness, sheet size, color, application, quantity, machining and packing requirements.
Material Review
Review the polypropylene direction against chemical exposure, temperature, loading and any controlled property requirement.
Sheet Preparation
Prepare the confirmed sheet construction, thickness and color according to the approved supply specification.
Dimension Inspection
Check thickness, overall dimensions, color, flatness and visible surface condition before further processing or packing.
Cutting or Machining
Arrange cut-to-size, holes, slots, routing or CNC machining according to the approved drawing when finished-part processing is required.
Packing and Delivery
Confirm protective packing, labels, quantity, pallet or carton requirements and shipment information before dispatch.
What Should Be Confirmed Before Batch Supply?
Material grade, dimensions, surface condition, processing details and application-specific requirements should be confirmed before repeat supply.
Material and Dimension Approval
An approved material specification, drawing or physical sample gives purchasing and production teams a clear reference for repeat orders.
- PP material direction
- Thickness
- Sheet size
- Color
- Surface condition
- Dimensional tolerance
- Machined geometry
- Packing method
Application-Specific Review
Where the final use depends on a controlled property, state the required test method, target value and acceptance document before the purchasing specification is finalized.
- Operating temperature
- Chemical exposure
- Mechanical loading
- Impact requirement
- Fire classification
- Food-contact requirement
What Information Is Needed for a PP Sheet Quote?
For a practical quotation, please send the PP grade or required properties, thickness, sheet size, color, quantity and application. If cut-to-size or machining is required, include a drawing with dimensions, holes, slots, tolerances and quantity.
PP Sheet Buyer and Technical FAQs
Questions commonly reviewed by purchasing, engineering and product-development teams before material selection, machining and repeat supply.
What is PP Sheet?
PP Sheet is polypropylene engineering-plastic sheet. The supplied reference identifies the material direction as polypropylene copolymer (COPO).
What are the main characteristics of the referenced PP material?
The source highlights light weight, easy processing, resistance to weak acids and weak alkalis, broader chemical resistance, uniform color, impact resistance and heat durability. Exact performance depends on the selected production grade.
What sheet size and thicknesses are shown in the reference?
The supplied size table shows a 4 ft × 8 ft sheet format with listed thicknesses of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 130 and 150 mm.
Which PP Sheet colors can be reviewed?
The supplied reference lists natural candle-white, porcelain-white, beige-gray and custom colors. The size table notes a 3 mm minimum reference for porcelain-white and beige-gray sheet.
What reference mechanical values are shown?
The supplied material table includes 36 MPa tensile yield strength, 9% elongation at yield, ≥70% elongation at break, 9 kJ/m² notched impact strength and 1725 MPa elastic modulus. Confirm the exact production grade when these values are important.
What temperature references are shown?
The reference table lists 100°C maximum-use reference, 5°C minimum-use reference, 90°C Vicat, 90°C heat-deflection temperature and 165°C melting point. Actual service limits should be verified for the ordered grade and loading conditions.
Can PP Sheet be cut or machined to a drawing?
Yes. Cut-to-size, drilling, routing, holes, slots and CNC-machined features can be reviewed from a drawing. Please provide dimensions, thickness, tolerance, feature positions, quantity and finished-part application.
How should PP Sheet quality be checked before fabrication?
Check the approved grade, color, thickness and overall dimensions first. The sheet should then be reviewed for flatness, even thickness, consistent color and the absence of obvious bubbles, cracks, inclusions or surface damage. Requirements that affect welding or machining should be agreed before batch processing.
Are flame-retardant PP and PP welding rod the same as the standard sheet?
No. The supplied product description lists gray flame-retardant PP and PP twin welding rod as separate inquiry directions. State the required fire classification, welding application, color and dimensions separately when requesting them.
What information should our purchasing team send for a quotation?
Please send the required PP grade, thickness, sheet size, color, quantity, application, operating environment, machining requirement and packing preference, plus drawings or a physical sample whenever available.
What should be approved before batch supply?
The approved specification should confirm material grade, dimensions, thickness tolerance, color, surface condition, machined geometry, required property documentation and packing. These details should remain part of the purchasing specification for repeat orders.