Environmental Friendly ABS Plastic Particles
Environmental Friendly ABS
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene often referred to as ABS is a
type of plastic that is an opaque thermoplastic and an
amorphous polymer. When we say thermoplastic, we mean that this
type of plastic responds to heat in different manners. In the
case of ABS, this plastic becomes liquid when it is subjected
to **1 Fahrenheit degrees. What sets thermoplastics apart from
other plastics is that they can be melted to their liquid form,
cooled and again reheated without causing too much damage to
their chemical composition. So ABS does not burn, it merely
melts and turns into a liquid form. Once cooled, it goes back
to its solid-state again. A thermoplastic like ABS is better
than thermoset plastics because thermoset plastics can only be
heated once (typically during the time it is being molded into
a particular form).
When thermoset plastics are heated, they undergo a chemical
change that cannot be reversed. This is why they cant be melted
over and over again like thermoplastics. When one tries to heat
up thermoset plastics, instead of melting, they end up burning,
unlike thermoplastics which can become liquid again and can be
remolded.
This property of being able to reheat ABS over and over again
makes it such an awesome candidate for recycling.
Environmental Friendly ABS Properties
The acrylonitrile in ABS provides chemical and thermal
stability, while the butadiene adds toughness and strength. The
styrene gives the finished polymer a nice, glossy finish. ABS
has a low melting point, which enables its easy use in the
injection moulding process and 3D printing. It also has high
tensile strength and is very resistant to physical impacts and
chemical corrosion, which allow the finished plastic to
withstand heavy use and adverse environmental conditions.
ABS can be easily moulded, sanded and shaped, while its glossy
surface finish is highly compatible with a wider range of
paints and glues. ABS plastics takes colour easily, allowing
finished products to be dyed in exact shades to meet precise
project specifications.
1. ABS and products made with ABS have the recycling number
7.
2. The composition of ABS is *0% styrene and the rest *0% of
butadiene and acrylonitrile.
3. It has high impact resilience even when it is at low
temperatures.
4. It has a low melting point and is highly flammable with
great smoke generation.
5. This plastic has a limited weathering resistance.
6. ABS is very easy to process. Be it drilling, milling, or
sawing, all these processes can be carried out easily with
ABS.
7. It is a cheap material and highly recyclable.
Environmental Friendly ABS Applications
As well as its uses in computer keyboard components and LEGO
bricks, ABS is commonly used to make plastic face guards for
wall sockets and protective housing for power tools. It is
commonly used in the automotive field too, for items such as
plastic alloys and decorative interior car parts. In the
construction industry, ABS comes into its own in the
manufacture of plastic tubing and corrugated plastic
structures. It can be cut to size and comes in a wide range of
colours and finishes. It also comes in handy in the manufacture
of protective headgear such as hard hats and helmets. Other
common uses for the ABS thermoplastic polymer include printers,
vacuum cleaners, kitchen utensils, faxes, musical instruments
(recorders and plastic clarinets, to name just two) and plastic
toys.
Plastic items designed to live outside are often made from ABS
as well since the versatile thermoplastic can stand up well to
rain, storms and winds. However, to prolong its life outdoors,
it must be adequately protected from UV rays and exposure to
more extreme weather conditions. Its relatively cheap
production costs also enable it to be used cost-effectively for
producing prototypes and plastic preview models.
More recently, ABS has been playing a key role in the rise and
rise of 3D printing. ABS parts are readily available and can be
easily moulded to create a desired form and effect. ABS can
also be electroplated to enable even more options for its use.
3D printers are fast becoming a commonplace sight across
manufacturers, educational institutes and even home-based
printing businesses and other entrepreneurial initiatives.
Advantages Of Environmental Friendly ABS
There are many ABS plastic advantages, from the reasonable
production costs to its sturdy, aesthetically pleasing
structure. Its ability to withstand being heated and cooled
multiple times make it highly suitable for recycling. ABS is
versatile in the range of colour and surface texture options
that can be achieved and it can be manufactured to a very
high-quality finish. It is lightweight and suitable for a vast
range of applications. Finally, ABS has low heat and
electricity conductivity that is especially helpful for
products requiring electrical insulation protection. It also
offers excellent impact resistance and can absorb shock
effectively and reliably.
Details:
Environmental friendly ABS plastic particles, ABS (acronym for
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is a thermoplastic polymer
material structure with high strength, good toughness and easy
processing and molding; Yellowish solid with certain toughness
and density of about 1.*4 ~ 1.*6 g / cm3. It has strong
corrosion resistance to acid, alkali and salt, and can also
tolerate the dissolution of organic solvents to a certain
extent.
Environmental friendly ABS plastic particles
Chemical name: acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer
English Name: acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
Specific gravity: 1.*5g/cm3 molding shrinkage: 0.**0.7%
Molding temperature: ******0 ℃, drying condition: ****0 ℃
for 2 hours
characteristic:
1. Good comprehensive properties, high impact strength,
chemical stability and electrical properties
2. It has good fusion with **2 plexiglass. It can be made into
two-color plastic parts, and the surface can be chrome plated
and painted
3. It has high impact resistance, high heat resistance, flame
retardant, reinforced, transparent and other levels.
4. Mobility is a little worse than hips, better than PMMA and
PC, and good flexibility.
Usage: suitable for making general mechanical parts, anti -
wear parts, transmission parts and telecommunication parts
Forming characteristics:
1. Amorphous material, with medium fluidity and large moisture
absorption, must be fully dried. Plastic parts with shiny
surface must be preheated and dried for a long time at ****0
degrees for 3 hours
2. High material temperature and high mold temperature should
be adopted, but the material temperature is too high and easy
to decompose (the decomposition temperature is > **0 ℃).
For plastic parts with high precision, the mold temperature
should be ****0 ℃, and for high gloss and heat-resistant
plastic parts, the mold temperature should be ****0 ℃
3. In order to solve the problem of water inclusion, it is
necessary to improve the fluidity of the material, adopt high
material temperature, high mold temperature, or change the
inlet water level.
4. If heat-resistant or flame-retardant materials are formed,
plastic decomposition will remain on the die surface after **7
days of production, resulting in the brightness of the die
surface. The die needs to be cleaned in time, and the exhaust
position needs to be added on the die surface.
More Sustainable Products
We always take the environment into account when developing new
products.
Products based on non-renewably-sourced raw materials but which
overall are more sustainable (e.g., environmentally friendly
products with a lower CO2 footprint and which consume less
energy to produce).
Products based on renewably-sourced raw materials (e.g., new
product portfolios that combine the best of ABS materials with
natural fibers and bioplastics).