ABS plastic sheets are a combination of three different materials, Acrylonitrile, Butadiene and Styrene each giving its own set of useful properties. ABS is a low cost plastic which has excellent impact resistance.
The main difference compared to other plastics is the temperature resistance and dimensional stability at lower temperatures.
ABS is often used in combination with other materials. A different plastic layer is applied to the ABS material (co-extrusion). This technique makes it possible to combine the good properties of ABS with the properties of other plastics. Consider, for example, the UV resistance of PMMA. Other examples of ABS co-extrusion are: ABS/ASA, ABS/PC, ABS/PVC.ABS is often used in combination with other materials. A different plastic layer is applied to the ABS material (co-extrusion). This technique makes it possible to combine the good properties of ABS with the properties of other plastics. Consider, for example, the UV resistance of PMMA. Other examples of ABS co-extrusion are: ABS/ASA, ABS/PC, ABS/PVC.
Unique features
- Unique thermoforming qualities
- Tough and impact resistant
- Good chemical resistance
- Excellent mechanical processing
- Good to weld and glue
Applications
- Cut down
- Enclosures
- Model making
- Prototypes
- Suitcases
- Cases
- Automotive parts
Machining options
- Welding
- Gluing
- Water jet cutting
- Laser cutting
- Warm bending
- Thermoforming
- Yes
- Not in all cases
- No
ABS by sector
ABS Engineering Plastics
ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is a strong and dimensionally stable material that has excellent chemical and electrical properties.
ABS has good chemical resistance and is without doubt impact resistant. These properties, in combination with the excellent mechanical processability and the excellent weld and glueability, make it a plastic that can be used for many industrial applications.
Applications
- Cut down
- Enclosures
- Model making
- Prototypes
Example
ABS Packaging & Labels
ABS is a versatile sheet material and ideally suited for thermoforming and vacuum forming. ABS is often used in combination with another material.
In addition to co-extrusion, there are numerous possibilities to provide ABS material with specific properties: anti-slip, antibacterial, electrically conductive, UV-stabilised, extra impact resistant, flame-retardant and with various surface structures
Aplications
- Suitcases
- Cases
- Automotive parts
Example
Technical information
Machining data
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