Plastic Material: Drying Temperature & Processing Time

Plastic materials can be divided into two main categories by their moisture absorbing properties including: Hygroscopic polymers & Non-hygroscopic polymers, please refer to our article Hygroscopic Polymers & Non-hygroscopic Polymers for detailed introduction.

Below is a list of plastic material drying time and suitable temperature in both ℃ and ℉, the information listed are only for references use, the parameters may differ owing to different brands of plastic material, for specific time and temperature, please check user guide provided by your material supplier or contact them directly:

Plastic Material Abbrev.	Drying Temperature(℃)	Drying Temperature(℉)	Drying Time(hrs)
ABS	80~90	176~194	2~3
ABS/PC	100~120	212~248	2~4
AS	75~85	167~185	2~4
ASA	80~90	176~191	2.5~3.6
ASA/PC	100~110	212~230	3~4
CA	70~80	158~176	2~3
CAB	70~80	158~176	2~3
EVA	40~50	104~122	2~4
GPPS	60~70	140~158	2~3
HIPS	60~80	140~176	2~4
LCP	150	302	4
PA6(NY6)	75~100	167~212	4~6
PA6(NY6)+GF	75~80	167~176	4~6
PA66(NY66)	80~90	176~194	3~6
PA10(NY10)	80	176	4~6
PA11(NY11)	75~80	167~176	3~5
PA12(NY12)	75~80	167~176	3~5
PBT	120~140	248~284	3~4
PBT+GF	120~140	248~284	3~4
PC	100~120	212~248	2~4
PE	85~90	185~194	1
PEEK	140~150	284~302	2~4
PEI	150	302	3~4
PEI+GF	120~150	248~302	2~4
PES	130~150	266~302	2~4
PET	130~140	266~284	3~5
PETG	65~70	149~158	4~5
PMMA	70~80	158~176	3~5
POM	90~110	194~230	2~3
PP	60~80	140~176	2~3
PPE(PPO)	90~110	194~230	2~3
PPE(PPO)+GF	90~120	194~248	2~3
PPS	130~150	266~302	3~5
PS	75~80	167~176	1~2
PSU	130~150	266~302~	3~4
PU	80~90	176~194	2~3
PVC-Rigid	70~80	158~176	1
SAN	70~80	158~176	2~4

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