The Benefits of ABS Plastic in Injection Molding

ABS Plastic

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) plastic is a thermoplastic polymer often used in the injection molding process. It is one of the most common plastics used in OEM part production and 3D print manufacturing. 

The chemical properties of ABS plastic allows it to have a relatively low melting point and a low glass transition temperature, meaning it can be easily melted down and molded into different shapes during the injection molding process. ABS can be repeatedly melted down and reshaped without significant chemical degradation, meaning the plastic is recyclable. 

ABS is relatively safe to handle as it cools down and hardens, making it one of the easiest plastics to handle, machine, paint, sand, glue, or otherwise manipulate. Other benefits of products made of ABS plastic include:

·         Strong impact resistance

·         Strong heat resistance

·         High tensile strength

·         Shock absorbance

·         Scratch resistance

·         Low cost

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 ABS Plastic Specifications (at Room Temperature):

Name 

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

Chemical Formula 

(C8H8·C4H6·C3H3N)n

Melting Point (°C) 

~230 °C

Tensile Strength 

~5000-7500 psi

Impact Strength 

~7.5 ft-lb/in notched Izod

Hardness Level 

R105

Flexural Modulus 

~340,000 psi

 

Plastic in Everyday Life

ABS Plastic Bottle

Not only in industrial applications, but many plastic products we use on a regular basis are made with ABS plastic. Some of these products commonly made of this material include:

·         Computer components

·         Musical instruments

·         Medical supplies

·         Auto body parts

·         Protective headgear

·         Small home appliances

·         And much more!

ABS is a great plastic product to use since it is one of the most affordable plastics resistant to strong impacts and corrosive chemicals. It is also relatively harmless since the plastic material doesn’t have any known toxic carcinogens in it.

ABS Plastics Used by Retlaw Industries

The professionals at Retlaw Industries are proud to use ABS plastics when manufacturing a wide variety of our products, such as idler pulleys and adapters. We make sure all of our custom plastic products are manufactured to your exact specifications, and we will always fit it within your budget.