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What is ABS?

ABS is made from a combination of three substances: acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene – hence its abbreviation.

 

It is an amorphous thermoplastic and is known under the brand name TECARAN®.

Sheets of ABS in white, black, grey and blue

Properties and Advantages

 

ABS plastic is characterized by its high stiffness, toughness, and wear resistance, even when used in low-temperature areas. ABS has good resistance to bases, low moisture absorption, and is electrically insulating.

 

Its service temperatures range from -10 °C to 75 °C. However, it is susceptible to UV damage and is not suitable for outdoor applications.

 

ABS has relatively high impact strength and is available with various textured surfaces. Therefore, the surfaces of ABS plastic items are often nicer than those of items made from, for example, PE300. This is because ABS has a texture (surface structure) that prevents items from appearing scratched after short-term use.

Sheets of black technical plastics on a shelf at Induflex's inventory in Støvring

Is the material approved for food-contact?

ABS is not FCM-certified, which means it must not come into contact with food. It is also not something we can order, as it does not exist.

Is the material approved for food-contact?

ABS is not FCM-certified, which means it must not come into contact with food. It is also not something we can order, as it does not exist.

Production employee at Induflex deburring a plastic part in black POM

What is ABS used for?

Due to its properties, ABS is often used for casings for items such as:

 

  • Appliances
  • Phones
  • Computers
  • Printers

 

ABS is particularly beneficial for products where there are aesthetic requirements for appearance and surface quality, combined with the above-mentioned properties, such as high wear resistance.

Therefore, ABS plastic is used for products like:

 

  • Covers
  • Vacuum-formed items
  • Casing
  • Automotive equipment

 

And much more.

Two parts of black ABS are glued together with a needle with transparent glue.

Machining of ABS

When it comes to machining ABS, sheets made from this material can be processed using various methods, such as CNC milling, laser cutting, or cutting on our plotters.

 

Additionally, the material can also be shaped through heat bending.

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Black ABS sheet in the laser

Alternative
materials
to ABS

Depending on the purpose and requirements for properties, many of our other plastic materials can replace ABS. Therefore, we would like to guide you in finding the right material based on your needs.

 

Alternative
materials
to ABS

Depending on the purpose and requirements for properties, many of our other plastic materials can replace ABS. Therefore, we would like to guide you in finding the right material based on your needs.

 

Induflex's inventory of sheets in technical plastics in yellow, white, black and blue
Have any questions?
At Induflex, we are specialists in plastics. We are ready to help you identify your needs so you can get the right material for your project. Contact us today for personalized advice on your project.
FAQ's

  • We have a large inventory of plastics, allowing us to meet requests for standard material items within 8-14 working days, depending on the complexity of your project.

     

    If your project requires more specialized plastics, such as those with additives or custom colors, we operate within a month.

     

    We only collaborate with European suppliers, ensuring we can quickly order materials to meet your needs.

  • ABS is available in both sheets and rods with various surface textures (grain) and multiple colors such as blue, red, green, and yellow.

     

    At Induflex, we can produce your ABS products in different colors and thicknesses.

     

    As a standard, we have sheets in stock in 1.5 mm thickness, 1250 x 2500 mm in gray, blue, and white, as well as 3 mm, 1300 x 2800 mm in black. We are happy to order other colors and sizes for you.

  • At Induflex, we can achieve even very tight tolerances in plastic.

     

    When you order a plastic part from us, it adheres to the Danish Standard ISO 2768-1 (medium) by default. We measure the tolerances at room temperature, around 21 °C.

     

    Of course, we can agree on different tolerances if you wish.

  • By sending us a STEP file or PDF with your drawings, we can quickly help determine if PET is the right choice for your project.

     

    We can also identify the most suitable processing method for your components.

Technical Plastics
for various tasks

At Induflex, we specialize exclusively in plastics. However, plastic is not just plastic. There are many different types of technical plastic materials, each with its unique properties.

 

Explore our materials and get closer to finding the right one for your project.

Learn more about our materials

Technical Plastics
for various tasks

At Induflex, we specialize exclusively in plastics. However, plastic is not just plastic. There are many different types of technical plastic materials, each with its unique properties.

 

Explore our materials and get closer to finding the right one for your project.

Learn more about our materials
Crane picking up plastic sheets in Induflex's automatic sheet storage

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Induflex is always ready to guide you on the use of technical plastics.