ABS
Outstanding impact resistant low cost plastic, easy to machine, and thermoform.
About ABS
ABS is a low cost plastic 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.
ABS plastic is available in general purpose, machine grade, UV resistant, orthotic grade, FDA compliant grade, and scratch resistant grades in a variety of textures and colors. For ABS chemical resistance view our chart.
Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size, by manufacturer, brand, and grade. Custom sizes and colors available upon request.
ABS Properties and Material Options
ABS Sheet for O&P– ABS has excellent thermoforming characteristics. Because of this, it is commonly used for back braces and fabric brace stiffening panels.
Tech Tip– Use Plexus® MA300, a fast-setting methacrylate adhesive, to create stronger bonds than the ABS itself.
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Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
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We carry an extensive inventory of plastic sheets, rods, tubes, film, tapes, adhesives and more from highly qualified manufacturers.
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Curbell supplies fabricated and machined plastic parts manufactured via CNC routing, milling, vacuum forming, die cutting, and more.
