Materials

ABS + PC (ABS + Polycarbonate Alloy)

ABS + PC plastics offer improved strengths over ABS at a lower cost than Polycarbonate, with exceptional low temperature impact strength. The material can be modified by the addition of glass fiber, mineral fillers, and flame retardant.

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Typical Properties

Tensile Strength6,400-9,150 psi
Flexural Modulus300,000-400,000 psi
Impact Strength8-12 ft-lb/in notched izod
Max Temperature140°-210° F
Chemical ResistancePoor to Fair

Applications

  • Automotive exterior and interior components
  • Medical hardware
  • Electrical housings
  • Computers and monitors
  • Business equipment housings and enclosures

Advantages

  • + Good impact resistance with toughness and rigidity
  • + Metal coatings have excellent adhesion to ABS
  • + Very good indoor UV light colour stability
  • + Excellent processability and appearance

Disadvantages

  • − Poor solvent resistance
  • − Low dielectric strength (not a good insulator)
  • − Low continuous service temperature (melts easily)
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