ABS Sheet and Rod

(Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene or Cycolac® brand)

In stock we carry Natural and Black ABS Rod and ABS Sheet

The machine grade (.125″ – 6.0″) is smooth on both sides and is either Black or Natural (straw-tan-ivory-beige). Material is easily cut with common cutting tools, can be machined similar to woods or soft metals (brass), CNC machining is appropriate. FDA approved for use in food processing applications. Material can be bonded with solvents or attached to itself with ultra-sonic or heat welding methods. Can be sanded, drilled, and worked like a hard wood.

Still not sure ABS is the proper material for your application, consult our free Plastic Materials Selection Guide.

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Why you should use ABS:
- Material That is FDA Compliant
- Material has Good Mechanical Properties
- Very High Impact Strength
- It is Bondable / Weldable to itself
- Cuts well with standard cutting tools
- Material is Paintable, Machinable, and Heat / Vacuum Formable
- Same material as Black Drain Pipe used in homes
While ABS is a wonderful mechanical plastic, so is Acetal. Here is a comparison: ABS versus Acetal/ Delrin.
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ABS Rod and ABS Sheet are very strong and tough, and applicable to be used in most general purpose applications. Good dimensional stability and machining properties. Available is wide range of sizes in both sheet and rod, and custom formulations and sizes.

This materials is…high impact and has a heat deflection of 190°F. It is easily bondable and paintable with common acrylic or latex paints or can be silk-screened. Thin gauge material (.040″ – .250″) is available with a haircell texture on one side, and smooth on the other.
- Durable and impact resistant
- Easy to machine
- Dimensionally stable
- Bondable, welds well with solvents or heat
- FDA compliant for contact with food
Still not sure ABS is the proper material for your application, consult our free Plastic Materials Selection Guide.

Applications – Frequently used in:
- Model / Prototype parts
- FDA Compliant Machined Parts
- Heat Formed and Vacuum Formed PartsMachined Black ABS Part
- Strip Heat / Bent Thin Gauge Covers and Housings
- Inserts, Spacers, and Mounting Plates
- Paintable Machined or Cut Parts
- Same Material As Used In Black Plastic Drain Pipe
Still not sure ABS is the proper material for your application, consult our free Plastic Materials Selection Guide.

These Properties are for evaluation purposes only. This information is not to be construed as a warranty, guarantee or assurance that you may achieve the same results. Materials made from different resin types, manufacturing techniques and manufacturers will react differently. The information should be used to compare against other materials only, and each user should make his own tests to determine suitability. No warranty as to this materials suitability are either expressed or implied.
Materials Available As

Formable ABS Sheet:

.040″ – .250″ in 48″ X 96″ Black Haircell Surface one side

.060″ – .250″ in 48″ X 96″ White Haircell Surface one side

.062″ – .250″ in 54″ X 96″ Royalite R59 – Specialty FR (fire retardant) with Haircell one side.

Smooth ABS Sheets / ABS Machine Grade Sheet:

.125″ – 6″ thick Natural (straw-tan-ivory-beige) and Black in 24″ X 48″ up to 48″ X 120″

Film:

Natural ABS Sheet and Rod

Special Order

.001″ – .029″ up to 24″ wide (as little as 200# runs)

ABS Rod and ABS Rods:

.250″ – 6″ diameter in Natural (tan-beige) and Black up to 96″ lengths

Special Formulations:

Conductive, Static Dissipative, Flame Retardant, Custom Sizes, Formulations, Profiles or Colors

These Properties are for evaluation purposes only. This information is not to be construed as a warranty, guarantee or assurance that you may achieve the same results. Materials made from different resin types, manufacturing techniques and manufacturers will react differently. The information should be used to compare against other materials only, and each user should make his own tests to determine suitability. No warranty as to this materials suitability are either expressed or implied.

ABS Sheet and ABS Rod are a common plastic ‘building block’, used in numerous applications. From model making to FDA compliant parts. In stock and ready to ship, cut to size or we can provide ‘blanks’ to ease your production.

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Typical Resin Properties:

General Property	ASTM Test	Typical Value	R59 Typical Value
Specific Gravity	D792	1.04	1.18 – 1.25
Tensile Strength Yield	D638	6,500	5,000
Tensile Modulus	D638	320	290,000
Izod Impact – Notched	D256	7.0	7.8
Hardness – Rockwell	D785	R105	R93
Deflection Temp @ 264psi	D648	192	174
Deflection Temp @ 66 psi	D648	208	195
Co. Thermal Expansion	D696	5.3X10^-5	4.6 -5.5X10^-5

These Properties are for evaluation purposes only. This information is not to be construed as a warranty, guarantee or assurance that you may achieve the same results. Materials made from different resin types, manufacturing techniques and manufacturers will react differently. The information should be used to compare against other materials only, and each user should make his own tests to determine suitability. No warranty as to this materials suitability are either expressed or implied

“I love that I can machine this stuff easily, and it also can be bonded together. Thanks” – Thomas F.

“It is really cool that ABS is FDA approved. I use Black ABS to machine custom fluid handling valve bodies, and it machines really well for me.” – Luis M.

“My company uses the machine grade ABS in producing large models. We can cut and glue this material very easily, and we sand and paint the final parts. They come out great.” – Ricky C.

Chem. Resistance Chart Mfg. Data Sheet MSDS Sheet Machining Guidelines

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	Available in Black and White	Quantity: Inventory Restriction Inventory Failure Success!
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	Natural and Black, 24" or 48" Lengths	See Drop Down Quantity: Inventory Restriction Inventory Failure Success!
	Natural and Black, 24" or 48" Lengths	See Drop Down Quantity: Inventory Restriction Inventory Failure Success!
	Natural and Black, 24" or 48" Lengths	See Drop Down Quantity: Inventory Restriction Inventory Failure Success!
	Natural and Black, 24" or 48" Lengths	See Drop Down Quantity: Inventory Restriction Inventory Failure Success!
	Natural and Black, 24" or 48" Lengths	See Drop Down Quantity: Inventory Restriction Inventory Failure Success!
	Natural and Black, 24" or 48" Lengths	See Drop Down Quantity: Inventory Restriction Inventory Failure Success!
	Natural and Black, 24" or 48" Lengths	See Drop Down Quantity: Inventory Restriction Inventory Failure Success!
	Natural and Black, 24" or 48" Lengths	See Drop Down Quantity: Inventory Restriction Inventory Failure Success!
	Natural and Black, 24" or 48" Lengths	See Drop Down Quantity: Inventory Restriction Inventory Failure Success!