Absylux®
(acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene)
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Absylux ABS is a low cost
engineering plastic that is easy to machine and fabricate.
Absylux is an ideal material for structural applications when
impact resistance, strength, and stiffness are required. It is
widely used for machining pre-production prototypes since it has
excellent dimensional stability and is easy to paint and glue.
Natural (beige) and black Absylux are FDA compliant for use in
food processing applications.
The following physical property
information is based on typical values of the base acrylonitrile-butadiene-
styrene resin.
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Mechanical Properties |
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Units |
ASTM Test |
Unfilled |
FR |
| Flexural Modulus |
psi |
D790 |
340,000 |
330,000 |
| Flexural Strength @yield |
psi |
D790 |
10,500 |
9,500 |
| Hardness–Rockwell |
- |
D785 |
R105 |
R97 |
| Izod Impact Strength Notched @ –40°F |
ft•lbs/in |
D256 |
2.7 |
1.0 |
| Izod Impact Strength Notched @73°F |
ft•lbs/in |
D256 |
7.7 |
4.0 |
| Tensile Modulus |
psi |
D638 |
310,000 |
320,000 |
| Tensile Strength @yield |
psi |
D638 |
6,100 |
5,500 |
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Thermal Properties |
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Units |
ASTM Test |
Unfilled |
FR |
| Flammability Rating–UL94 @.125” |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Flammability Rating–UL94 @.058” |
- |
- |
HB |
V-O |
| Flammability Rating–UL94 @.108” |
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- |
- |
5V-A |
| Heat Deflection Temp @66 psi |
°F |
D648 |
214 |
190 |
| Heat Deflection Temp @264 psi |
°F |
D648 |
203 |
162 |
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Electrical Properties |
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Units |
ASTM Test |
Unfilled |
FR |
| Dielectric Strength |
V/mil |
D149 |
- |
400 |
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Other Properties |
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Units |
ASTM Test |
Unfilled |
FR |
| Specific Gravity |
- |
D792 |
1.04 |
1.21 |
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| Applications
Include: |
| • Machined prototypes |
| • Structural components |
| • Support blocks |
| • Housings |
| • Covers |
| Advantages of
Absylux®: |
| • Excellent impact resistance |
| • Good machinability |
| • Excellent aesthetic qualities |
| • Easy to paint and glue |
| • Good strength and stiffness |
| • Low cost |
| Manufacturing
Capabilities: |
| Rod: 1/4” to 8” diameter |
| Sheet: 1/16” to 6” thick |
| Film: .001” to .029” thick |
| Color/Grades: |
| Absylux – FDA compliant grade
(natural and black) |
| Absylux II – Machine grade, non-FDA
(natural and black) |
| FR Absylux – Flame retardant grade
(natural and black) |
| Custom colors available |
| *In addition to our standard
capabilities, Westlake also has the ability to process custom
resins in various sizes and colors with some exceptions. |
| Absylux® is a Registered Trademark
of Westlake Plastics Co. |
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