Application
Plastic resins for Home Appliances
Resins for appliance housings, liners, panels and inner parts, balancing appearance, impact strength and cost.
Typical parts
- Refrigerator liners and inner doors
- Washing machine and air-conditioner parts
- Vacuum cleaner and small appliance housings
- TV back covers
- Control panels
- Water tanks and transparent covers
What the material has to do
- 01Surface appearance
Gloss, color consistency and freedom from flow marks on visible parts.
- 02Impact strength
Housings must survive drops, transport and snap-fit assembly.
- 03Chemical resistance
Refrigerator liners face fats and foam blowing agents; parts are cleaned with detergents.
- 04Processability
Large thin parts need good flow and short cycles.
Recommended resins
| Resin | Why it is used here | |
|---|---|---|
| ABS Resin | Housings and panels with high gloss and impact. | See grades → |
| HIPS Resin | Refrigerator liners, inner doors and back covers at lower cost. | See grades → |
| PP Impact Copolymer | Washing machine drums, tubs and structural inner parts. | See grades → |
| MABS Resin | Transparent water tanks and windows that need toughness. | See grades → |
| PC Resin | Transparent covers and parts near heat. | See grades → |
Grades used for home appliances
Grades from our catalog that are commonly specified for this application. Open a grade for its data sheet, or send us your part requirements for a recommendation.
Processing notes
For refrigerator liners, ask for ESCR-rated HIPS or ABS. ABS must be dried before molding; HIPS and PP normally run without drying.
General guidance only; follow the producer's TDS for each grade.
How we help
- Grade matchSend the grade you use now or your part requirements; we return options with data sheets.
- DocumentsTDS and the COA for the shipped lot; MSDS and compliance declarations where the producer issues them.
- Own compoundsPA6, PA66, PPA and MXD6 compounds from our Jiaxing and Shaoxing plants.
Home Appliances: common questions
ABS or HIPS for an appliance housing?
ABS for higher gloss, scratch and chemical resistance; HIPS where cost matters more and the part is less visible.