ABS Rod

ABS Rod is a high-performance thermoplastic composed of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene, offering an excellent balance of impact resistance, rigidity, and chemical durability. Its toughness is retained over a broad temperature range, while good machinability and dimensional stability make it suitable for precision fabrication. Automotive, electronics, and consumer product industries utilize ABS rods for structural components, insulating parts, and durable housings. Specific applications include precision-machined fixtures for electronic assemblies, robust internal supports in automotive dashboards, and impact-resistant casings for laboratory equipment. In research and innovation, ABS rod is integral in prototyping functional components, developing custom tooling, and testing polymer blends for enhanced mechanical performance. Its combination of mechanical strength, ease of processing, and chemical resistance ensures its continued role as a versatile engineering plastic in scientific and industrial contexts.

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Tolerances

Rod

Diameter		+20% / -10%

Material Properties for Polymers

Chemical Resistance

Element	Value
Acids - concentrated	Good-Poor
Acids - dilute	Good
Alcohols	Good-Poor
Alkalis	Good
Aromatic hydrocarbons	Poor
Greases and Oils	Good
Halogenated Hydrocarbons	Poor
Halogens	Poor
Ketones	Poor

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Coefficient of friction	0.5
Hardness - Rockwell	R100-110
Poisson's ratio	0.35
Elongation at break( % )	45
Tensile modulus( GPa )	2.1-2.4
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ )	200-400
Tensile strength( MPa )	41-45

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz	3.2-3.3
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz	0.02
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ )	20-25
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm )	>10¹⁵

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Flammability	HB @ 1.5mm
Radiation resistance	Fair
Resistance to Ultra-violet	Poor
Limiting oxygen index( % )	19
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % )	0.3-0.7
Density( gcm⁻³ )	1.05

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C )	98
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C )	89
Upper working temperature( C )	70-100
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	0.17@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	80