ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE STYRENE

GENERAL FORM AVAILABLEABS is predominantly available in granular form.in addition semi finished products include film and sheet.

CHAMPION PROPERTIESHigh mechanical strength resistanceGood stiffnessExcellent surface qualityHigh dimensional stability at elevated temp:Good chemical resistanceGood stress crackling resistanceResistance to flex fatigueHardness and scratch resistanceMaterial may be electroplated.(in order to obtain a good strength the ABS polymer is first treated by an acid etching process. Much of the strength between the ABS and the the plating depends on the mechanical-pressure type of effect).

TYPICAL APPLICATIONSFittings for cars and aircraftsTransport containerTextile spoolsParts for office equipments and domestic appliancesHousings for televisionHandles for door and luggageWeather sheetsExtruded sheetsTote traysHardware itemsHouse ware itemsMiscellaneous

PROCESSES COMFORTABLE WITHInjection mouldingExtrusion mouldingCalendaringBlow mouldingFilms and sheets can be thermoformed

LIMITATIONSLack of transparencyPoor weathering resistancePoor flame resistanceABS is hygroscopic,it must therefore be dried carefully before molding and extrusion.

SURFACE FINISHThe surface finish in ABS is usually good,surface does not need any special treatment to accept decoration.ABS can be varnished,printed upon and metallized in high vacuum with out pretreatment.

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