ABSAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene
ABS is an amorphous styrenic thermoplastic with excellent impact strength, rigidity and flow, as well as good dimensional stability and processability. Acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene are chemically combined, giving a versatile plastic that balances the strengths of each component. It keeps its impact resistance at low temperatures, insulates well electrically and is relatively unaffected by humidity. It resists surface abrasion and scratching and can be used over a wide temperature range from -50℃ to 70℃.
- Service temperature
- -50~70℃
- Sheet thickness
- 1~50mm
- Rod diameter
- Φ10~100mm
Features
High impact strength and rigidity
A strong, tough material with well-balanced mechanical properties.
Impact resistance at low temperatures
Keeps its impact resistance at low temperatures, so it stays tough and durable.
Good secondary processability
Easy to paint, plate, vacuum-metallize, hot-stamp and silk-screen print, and to machine with tapping and inserts.
Dimensional stability
Relatively unaffected by humidity, which keeps dimensions stable.
Electrical insulation
Good electrical insulating properties.
Attractive surface finish
A smooth, high-quality surface that resists abrasion and scratching.
Properties
| Property | Unit | Test method | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service temperature range | ℃ | — | -50~70 |
| Density | g/cm³ | — | Pending |
| Tensile strength | MPa | — | Pending |
| Flexural modulus | MPa | — | Pending |
| Heat deflection temperature | ℃ | — | Pending |
| Water absorption | % | — | Pending |
Typical values; they vary by grade and form. Rows marked “Pending” are still being verified — ask for them with your quote request if you need them.
Sizes
ABS sheet
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 8
- 10
- 12
- 15
- 20
- 25
- 30
- 35
- 40
- 50
ABS rod
- 10
- 15
- 20
- 25
- 30
- 35
- 40
- 50
- 60
- 70
- 80
- 90
- 100
Applications
- Displays for electrical and electronic products
- Panels
- Interior and exterior building finishes
Frequently asked questions
What temperature range can ABS be used in?
ABS can be used from -50℃ to 70℃ and keeps its impact resistance at low temperatures.
What sizes of ABS sheet and rod are available?
Sheet comes in ivory and white, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50 mm thick. Rod comes in ivory, Φ10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 mm.
Can ABS be painted or plated?
Yes. ABS is easy to paint, plate, vacuum-metallize, hot-stamp and silk-screen print, and to machine with tapping and inserts.
Does ABS change dimensions with humidity?
ABS is relatively unaffected by humidity, so it has good dimensional stability.
