Shrinkage Information
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Typical Shrinkage Values for Miscellaneous Plastic Resins
The information presented on this data sheet was acquired by from various sources, including material producers and recognized testing agencies. PSC makes substantial efforts to assure the accuracy of this data. However, PSC assumes no responsibility for the data values and urges that upon final material selection, data points are validated with the manufacturer. In the shrinkage chart for plastic material below you will find various nylon shrinkage rates, PVC shrinkage, and others. Please contact Plastic Service Centers if you have any questions about PBT shrinkage.
| Material | Shrink (in/in |
|---|---|
| ABS High Impact | 0.005-0.007 |
| ABS High Heat | 0.004-0.005 |
| ABS Med Impact | 0.005 |
| Acetal | 0.005 |
| Acrylic Gen Purpose | 0.020-0.035 |
| Acrylic High Heat | 0.003-0.010 |
| Acrylic High Impact | 0.004-0.008 |
| Nylon 6/6 | 0.010-0.025 |
| Nylon 6 | 0.07-0.015 |
| Nylon 6/10 | 0.010-0.025 |
| Nylon 12 | 0.08-0.020 |
| Polycarbonate | 0.005-0.007 |
| PET - Amorphous | 0.003-0.005 |
| PBT | 0.010-0.020 |
| PBT 30% Glass Filled | 0.001-0.002 |
| Polyetherimide | 0.005-0.007 |
| Polyethylene Low Density | 0.015-0.035 |
| Polyethylene High Density | 0.015-0.030 |
| PPO | 0.005-0.007 |
| Polypropylene | 0.010-0.030 |
| Polystyrene Gen Purpose | 0.002-0.008 |
| Polystyrene High Heat | 0.002-0.008 |
| Polystyrene High Impact | 0.003-0.006 |
| PVC Rigid | 0.002-0.004 |
| PVC Semi-Rigid | 0.008-0.025 |
| PVC Flexible | 0.002-0.006 |
| SAN | 0.002-0.006 |
