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Typical Properties |
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BRANDS
Royalite®
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ABS Data Sheet
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ABS Data Sheet (Engineering)
Royalite® R12
Royalite® R20
Royalite® R21
Royalite® R24
Royalite® R26
Bonding ABS with
Weld-On® 1707
Bonding ABS with
Weld-On® 4707
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Overview
ABS is a low cost thermoplastic material with outstanding impact resistance, machinability, and thermoforming characteristics. It is an excellent choice for machine housings, retail store fixtures, and point-of-purchase displays when impact resistance or durability is required.
RoyaliteŽ R59
RoyaliteŽ R59 is a fire-rated ABS/PVC alloy sheet material, that is often used for transportation, architectural, and electronics applications that require UL certifications.
RoyaliteŽ R84/21
RoyaliteŽ R84/21 is an ABS plastic sheet material with a proprietary weatherable cap layer for improved performance in outdoor environments. RoyaliteŽ R84/21 is an excellent choice for marine, automotive, and recreational vehicle components where good weatherability is required.
ABS Standard Sizes
| SHEET |
24" x 48" (0.25"-4.0" thick)
48" x 96" (0.06"-4.0" thick)
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| ROD |
diameter 0.25"-6.0"
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- Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size and by manufacturer
- Custom sizes and colors available upon request
- Many of our plastic materials are available as films with thicknesses of 0.029" or less
ABS Grades, Colors, and Textures
- Grades include:
- Flame retardant
- UV resistant
- Scratch resistant
- Wide variety of colors
- Wide variety of textures
NOTE: Several grades of ABS are available. For additional information on ABS plastic materials, contact your local Curbell Plastics representative or call Curbell at 1-888-287-2355.
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Typical Properties
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UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
ABS |
Royalite® R59 |
Royalite® R84/21 |
| Tensile strength |
psi |
D-638 |
4,100 |
5,200 |
4,600 |
| Flexural modulus |
psi |
D-790 |
304,000 |
290,000 |
270,000 |
| Izod impact (notched) |
ft-lbs/in of notch |
D-256 |
7.7 |
10.0 |
7.0 |
| Heat deflection temperature @ 264 psi |
°F |
D-648 |
177 |
170 |
205 |
| Maximum continuous service temperature in air |
°F |
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160 |
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Water absorption (immersion
24 hours) |
% |
D-570 |
0.30 |
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| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion |
in/in/°Fx10-5 |
D-696 |
5.6 |
4.6-5.5 |
4.2-5.6 |
| Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand. |
| IMPACT RESISTANCE |
| of ABS compared with High Impact Polystyrene |
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