ABS
ABS, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, is an ideal material for structural applications when impact resistance, strength, and stiffness are required. ABS is used in applications ranging from equipment housings to machine guards to construction hard hats.
ABS Advantages
- Strength and Impact Resistance: ABS is a tough and impact-resistant material, making it suitable for applications where durability and resistance to mechanical stress are required.
- Dimensional Stability: ABS has excellent dimensional stability, meaning it maintains its shape and size even under changing temperatures and environmental conditions.
- Surface Finish: ABS can be easily painted, glued, and decorated, and it accepts a wide range of surface finishes, including painting, plating, and printing. This versatility makes it suitable for a variety of aesthetic applications, such as consumer electronics, appliances, and decorative trim.
- Low Toxicity: ABS is considered safe for use in many applications, as it does not contain harmful chemicals and is approved for food contact applications when produced according to regulatory standards.
Temperature Range for Application
While ABS possesses a good thermal range, its heat resistance is fairly limited. It’s typically used in environments where temperatures range from -20 °C to 80 °C (-4 °F to 176 °F). In high thermal-stress environments, it may be more appropriate to consider plastics with greater thermal resistance.
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