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ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

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ABS has excellent impact resistance coupled with superior toughness and rigidity. ABS is suitable for a range of internal applications such as automotive trim panels to industrial casings, guards etc.

ABS is one of the most widely used engineering thermoplastics due to its balanced mechanical properties and ease of fabrication. It can be vacuum formed, machined, bonded, and painted, making it ideal for prototyping and production parts alike.

⚙Technical Specifications

Material Type

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

Specific Gravity

1.04

Tensile Strength

~40 MPa

Impact Strength

Excellent

Max Continuous Service Temp

75°C

Water Absorption

0.3–0.7%

UV Resistance

Poor — not for external use

Thermoformability

Excellent

Chemical Resistance

Good

Flammability

Flammable

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Applications

Automotive, boat & truck panels

Poker machine faces

Suitcases

Power box casings

Decorative panels

Packaging

Prototype parts and housings

Refrigerator liners

Available Sizes

Thickness	Sheet Size	Colours
2.0mm	1350 x 2540mm / 2440 x 1220mm	Black, White
3.0mm	1350 x 2540mm / 2440 x 1220mm	Black, White
4.5mm	1350 x 2540mm / 2440 x 1220mm	Black, White
5.0mm	1350 x 2540mm / 2440 x 1220mm	Black, White

Finishes: Haircell, Smooth, Stipple, Sandblast & Leather grain Other colours available by special order

Fabrication & Processing

ABS is one of the easiest engineering plastics to fabricate. It machines cleanly, vacuum forms at relatively low temperatures (150–170°C), and can be bonded using solvent cements or structural adhesives. ABS can also be painted, plated, and screen printed.

Vacuum forming — excellent draw ratios with consistent wall thickness

CNC machining — clean cuts with minimal burring

Bonding — use MEK or specialist ABS cement

Painting — accepts spray paint directly without primer

Line bending — heats evenly for sharp, clean bends

ABS vs HIPS

Property	ABS	HIPS
Impact Strength	Excellent	Good
Heat Resistance	75°C	70°C
Surface Finish	Superior	Good
Cost	$$	$
Vacuum Forming	Excellent	Excellent
Paintability	Excellent	Good

Frequently Asked Questions

Can ABS be used outdoors?+

ABS is not recommended for outdoor applications as it has poor UV resistance and will yellow and become brittle with prolonged sun exposure. For outdoor applications, consider acrylic, polycarbonate, or ASA (ABS with UV stabiliser).

What adhesive should I use for ABS?+

For structural bonds, use MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) solvent cement which chemically welds ABS pieces together. For bonding ABS to dissimilar materials, use a two-part structural adhesive like epoxy or polyurethane.

Is ABS food safe?+

Standard ABS sheet is not food-grade. If you need food-contact ABS, specify food-grade ABS which meets FDA and food safety standards. Contact us for availability.

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