HIPS PrintMax Sheet

Spartech PrintMax® high-impact polystyrene sheet (HIPS) for printing: GP and ECON grades with corona treatment, opaque, triple-opaque, and black, ranging from 0.38 to 4.75 mm.

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PrintMax® is Spartech’s line of high-impact polystyrene sheet (HIPS) for the graphic arts industry. It is a rubber-modified HIPS that prints, die-cuts, and thermoforms easily, which is why it is the top choice for displays and point-of-sale materials. COPAL México is the representative for Spartech in Mexico.

PrintMax® Grades

  • PrintMax® GP: the standard grade for general use in signage, graphic arts, and industry.
  • PrintMax® ECON: A lower-cost alternative, manufactured in the United States with up to 85 % of post-industrial recycled content, with a matte finish on both sides. Its shade may vary slightly from the GP.
  • Triple opaque / blockout: blocks the passage of light, which is useful when the piece is backlit or printed on both sides.
  • Black and large-caliber: HIPS, 2.4 to 4.75 mm print thickness, for parts that require more thickness.

Printing and Finishing

Spartech indicates that PrintMax® is suitable for offset, screen, digital, and UV digital printing, and that it can be die-cut. Corona treatment is applied at the factory to both sides to enhance ink adhesion; the table shows which sizes feature this treatment.

Applications

Point-of-sale displays, hangers and banners, shelf and refrigerator graphics, exhibition panels, and permanent indoor signage for signage and visual communication y retail.

Limitations

PrintMax® is not intended for outdoor use or contact with food. For heavy-duty thermoformed parts, see the ABS FormPro 1102.

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Available Sizes for HIPS PrintMax Film

Price and delivery time upon request. We ship by pallet, full truckload, or container. Add the dimensions you need to your list and submit them in a single request.

PrintMax ECON · opaque, corona treatment

ThicknessFormatColorFinishItems per palletGet a Quote
0.51 mm 0.020″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBluish whiteMate / mate460
0.76 mm 0.030″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBluish whiteMate / mate300
1 mm 0.040″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBluish whiteMate / mate225
1.5 mm 0.060″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBluish whiteMate / mate150
0.51 mm 0.020″1.27 × 2.54 m 50 × 100 inBluish whiteMate / mate430
0.76 mm 0.030″1.27 × 2.54 m 50 × 100 inBluish whiteMate / mate280
1 mm 0.040″1.27 × 2.54 m 50 × 100 inBluish whiteMate / mate210
1.5 mm 0.060″1.27 × 2.54 m 50 × 100 inBluish whiteMate / mate140

PrintMax GP · opaque, corona treatment

ThicknessFormatColorFinishItems per palletGet a Quote
0.38 mm 0.015″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBluish whiteMate / mate600
0.51 mm 0.020″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBluish whiteMate / mate460
0.76 mm 0.030″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBluish whiteMate / mate300
1 mm 0.040″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBluish whiteMate / mate225
1.5 mm 0.060″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBluish whiteMate / mate150
0.51 mm 0.020″1.27 × 2.51 m 50 × 99 inBluish whiteMate / mate430
0.76 mm 0.030″1.27 × 2.51 m 50 × 99 inBluish whiteMate / mate280
1 mm 0.040″1.27 × 2.51 m 50 × 99 inBluish whiteMate / mate210
1.5 mm 0.060″1.27 × 2.51 m 50 × 99 inBluish whiteMate / mate140
0.51 mm 0.020″1.52 × 3.05 m 60 × 120 inBluish whiteMate / mate200
0.76 mm 0.030″1.52 × 3.05 m 60 × 120 inBluish whiteMate / mate135
1 mm 0.040″1.52 × 3.05 m 60 × 120 inBluish whiteMate / mate100
1.5 mm 0.060″1.52 × 3.05 m 60 × 120 inBluish whiteMate / mate70

PrintMax GP · opaque, without corona treatment

ThicknessFormatColorFinishItems per palletGet a Quote
2 mm 0.080″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBluish whiteMate / mate110

PrintMax GP · triple opaque/blockout, corona treatment

ThicknessFormatColorFinishItems per palletGet a Quote
0.51 mm 0.020″1.27 × 2.51 m 50 × 99 inBluish whiteMate / mate430
0.76 mm 0.030″1.27 × 2.51 m 50 × 99 inBluish whiteMate / mate280
1 mm 0.040″1.27 × 2.51 m 50 × 99 inBluish whiteMate / mate210
1.5 mm 0.060″1.27 × 2.51 m 50 × 99 inBluish whiteMate / mate140

PrintMax GP Black · Corona Treatment

ThicknessFormatColorFinishItems per palletGet a Quote
0.51 mm 0.020″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBlackMate / mate460
0.76 mm 0.030″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBlackMate / mate300
1 mm 0.040″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBlackMate / mate225
1.5 mm 0.060″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBlackMate / mate150

HIPS printing grade · heavy gauge

ThicknessFormatColorFinishItems per palletGet a Quote
2.4 mm 0.093″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBluish whiteMate / mate100
3 mm 0.118″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBluish whiteMate / mate80
4.7 mm 0.187″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBluish whiteMate / mate50
3 mm 0.118″1.23 × 2.44 m 48.25 × 96.25 inBlackMate / mate47

Manufacturer's nominal dimensions. Custom cuts, special colors, and other thicknesses available upon request. Can't find the size you're looking for? Request it here or check out the complete size chart.

Technical Specifications

Available thicknesses
0.38 to 4.75 mm (0.015 to 0.187 in)
Sheet Sizes
48.25 × 96.25 in · 50 × 99 in · 50 × 100 in · 60 × 120 in
Colors
Opaque bluish white, triple opaque/blockout, and black
Material
Rubber-modified high-impact polystyrene (HIPS)
Degrees
PrintMax® GP and PrintMax® ECON
ECON
Up to 85 % of post-industrial recycled content (Spartech)
Corona treatment
On both sides, to the specified dimensions
Finish
Mate / mate
Printing
Offset, screen printing, digital, and UV digital

Applications

POP DisplaysHanging decorations and bordersShelf and Refrigerator GraphicsExhibition PanelsIndoor Signage

Frequently Asked Questions About the HIPS PrintMax Sheet

What is the HIPS PrintMax?

This is the Spartech high-impact polystyrene sheet for the printing industry. It can be easily printed, die-cut, and thermoformed, which is why it is used in displays and point-of-sale materials.

What is the difference between PrintMax GP and ECON?

GP is the general-purpose grade. ECON is a lower-cost alternative containing up to 85 % of post-industrial recycled content, with a matte finish on both sides; its shade may vary slightly from that of GP.

What is the purpose of the Corona treatment?

It increases the surface energy of the sheet so that the inks adhere better. At PrintMax, it is applied to both sides at the factory.

Is it suitable for outdoor use?

It is not specified for outdoor use. For outdoor use, another material, such as polycarbonate or acrylic, is recommended.

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