ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene)

ABS has good chemical and stress-cracking resistance to inorganic salt solutions, alkalies, mineral acids (except strong oxidizing acids), and some mineral, vegetable, and animal oils. ABS is easily machined to close tolerances, is tough, dimensionally stable, and may also be thermoformed. Petroleum-based oils, solvents, and paints SHOULD NOT BE USED, as they will cause the material to craze. ABS is also one of the few non-metallic materials which can be readily electroplated (after an electroless plating surface has been applied using a selective etching process).

ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) is a copolymer composed of two copolymers and is one of the most common polymer materials. Styrene and Acrylonitrile form a linear copolymer (SAN) that serves as a matrix. Butadiene and Styrene also form a linear copolymer (BS rubber) which acts as the filler material. The combination of the two copolymers gives ABS an excellent combination of strength, rigidity, and toughness.

Sheet, Rod & Tube (colors available)

 

Kydex

Kydex is a proprietary acrylic/PVC thermo-plastic sheet that has rigidity, high impact strength, tensile strength, and abrasion resistance. It is also fire retardant and resistant to a broad range of corrosive chemicals. Kydex is more cost efficient than other fire retardant plastics such as FR-ABS.

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