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).