APPLICATION
ABS is used for manufacturing equipment cases, measuring and medical devices, car parts (dashboards, handles, radiators, bumpers). The thermoplastic is used in the production of furniture, toys, stationery, and plastic cards.
Due to the optimal glass transition temperature, ABS is used in amateur prototyping systems (3D printers).
ABS granules are added to other plastics to improve the heat resistance of PVC or reduce the cost of polycarbonates.
FEATURES
- Finished products are impact-resistant.
- Glossy surface of products.
- Non-transparent, colored/transparent option is available.
- Operating temperature range -40..95 (121)°C.
- Resists to acids, alkalis, oils, water, detergents.
- Can be used in electrical engineering
- Not resistant to UV light (standard grade)
- Not toxic.
- Maintains the product dimensions during production. Drying time: 2 hours.
- The product can be recycled (ECO).
| Parameter | Unit | Value | Measurement method | Measurement conditions |
| Flow index | ml/10 min. | 13-20 | ISO 1133 | 220 ℃, 10kg |
| Density | g/cm3 | 1.05 | ISO 1183 | 23 ℃ |
| Hardness | R Scale | 116 | ASTM D785 | — |
| Tensile strength at break | MPa | 30-36 | ISO 527 | 50mm/min |
| Elongation | % | 30-40 | ISO 527 | 6mm/min |
| Bending strength at break | MPa | 58-79 | ISO 178 | 2.8mm/min |
| Izod impact strength | kJ/m2 | 19-34 | ISO 180/1A | 6,4mm, 23℃ |
| Vikat softening temperature | ⁰C | 96-100 | ISO 306 | 1kg, 50 ℃/h |
| Thermal deformation temperature | ⁰C | 95-98 | ISO 75/A | 1.8 MPa, Annealed |
| ⁰C | 82-85 | 1.8 MPa, Unannealed | ||
| Flammability | — | 1.5mm HB | UL 94 | — |
| Casting shrinkage | % | 0.4-0.7 | ISO 294-4 |
GRADES
| High-fluid | Casting of thin-walled products | Melt flow rate: 29-80 ml/10 min |
| Extrusion | Pipes, travel suitcases, refrigerator linings. | Melt flow rate: 0.5-6.0 ml/10 min |
| Fire-resistant | Displays, floodlights, power supply cases | UL-94 Flammability: 1.0 mm V-1 (self-extinguishing for 10-60 seconds on a vertically mounted sample) |
| Thermostable | Heating devices, hair dryers, machine parts | Thermal deformation temperature (unannealed): 86-101⁰C
Thermal deformation temperature (annealed): 106-121 ⁰C Melt flow rate: 4.5-10 ml/10 min |
| Able for metallizing | Car radiators, fittings, panels of audio devices. | Elongation: 20-25% |
SELECTION
To select the suitable grades of ABS plastic, please, leave a request to our specialist.