Outstanding impact-resistant low-cost plastic, easy to machine and thermoform
ABS is a low-cost plastic material with outstanding impact resistance, machinability, and thermoforming characteristics. It is an excellent choice for machine housings, retail store fixtures, and point-of-purchase displays when impact resistance or durability is required.
ABS plastic is available in general purpose, machine grade, fire-rated, UV resistant, orthotic grade, FDA compliant grade, and scratch-resistant grades in a variety of textures and colors.
ABS IS WIDELY USED FOR:
- Machine housings, guards, and covers
- Instrument panels
- Models and prototypes
- Point-of-purchase displays
- Storage cases and display bases
- Thermoformed displays, trays, and tote bins
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS:
- Outstanding impact resistance
- Easy to thermoform
- Easy to machine
- Easy to bond with adhesives
- Strong and stiff
- Low cost
COMMON BRANDS:
- Royalite®
- Polystone®
- TECARAN™
STANDARD SIZES
| SHEET | Dimensions: 12 in x 12 in – 48 in x 96 in Thickness: 0.060 in – 4 in |
| ROD | Outside Diameter: 0.250 in – 6 in |
| COLOR | Sheet: Natural, White, Off White, Black, Beige, Dark Gray, Light Gray, Red Rod: Natural, Black |
| TEXTURE, SURFACE, PATTERN | Level Haircell, Smooth / Smooth, Haircell 1 Side |
| GRADES | General Purpose, Fire-Rated, Machine Grade, UV Resistant, Scratch Resistant |
Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size, by manufacturer, brand, and grade. Custom sizes and colors available upon request.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF ABS
| UNITS | ASTM TEST | ABS | |
| Tensile strength | psi | D638 | 4,100 |
| Flexural modulus | psi | D790 | 304,000 |
| Izod impact (notched) | ft-lbs/in of notch | D256 | 7.7 |
| Heat deflection temperature @ 264 psi | °F | D648 | 177 |
| Maximum continuous service temperature in air | °F | 160 | |
| Water absorption (immersion 24 hours) | % | D570 | 0.30 |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion | in/in/°Fx10-5 | D696 | 5.6 |
