GEHR ABS®
- Chemical Family
- Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
GEHR ABS® is amorphous material belongs to the polymer group of standard plastics, due to its thermal and mechanical properties. The material has a high surface hardness, but is not UV-stable. ABS is suitable for galvanized components.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Custom, Rods, Sheets
- Custom
- Rods
- Sheets
Product families
- Equipment & Parts
- Tooling & Moldmaking
Other characteristics
- Brand
- GEHR ABS
- Color
- Black
- Density
- 1000.0 - 1100.0 kg/m³
- Features
Amorphous, Dimensional Stability, Excellent Mechanical Strength, Excellent Stiffness, Excellent Surface Hardness, Good Mechanical Properties, Good Scratch Resistance, Good Thermal Stability, High Impact Resistance
- Polymer Name
- Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
- Odor
- Odorless
- Markets
- Industrial
- Storage
The products shall be stored indoor to keep away from ionizing radiation, chemicals, …
- Machining
The product can be machined with standard machinery and tools. Before machining the product should be stored at room temperature 24 h. Evacuate swarf to prevent slipping or tripping. Observe the maximum allowable concentration of dust levels on the working area which apply in your country. Wear safety goggles during machining.
- Properties
- Good mechanical strength and stiffness
- Scratchresistant
- High surface strength
- High impact strength
- High dimensional stability
- Not weather resistant
- Limited resistance to acid and lyes
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 HB
- Insoluble In
- Water
- Technology
- Plastics
- Safety Measures
The general industrial safety measures should be considered. A thermal damage during machining should be avoided.
- Product Families
- Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
- Form and Condition
- Rods. Sheets. Profiles / Solid
- Material Features
- Amorphous
- Dimensional Stability
- Excellent Mechanical Strength
- Excellent Stiffness
- Excellent Surface Hardness
- Good Mechanical Properties
- Good Scratch Resistance
- Good Thermal Stability
- Fire-Fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing agents; Water, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2).; Potential combustion products; Carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO). marks of hydrogen cyanide. Formation of further decomposition and oxidation products depend upon the fire conditions. Under special fire conditions traces of other toxic substances are possible.; Special protective equipment; Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.; Further information; Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official regulations..
- Certifications and Compliance
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Modeling Material
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 37 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Elongation at Yield (S) | 7 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 33 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Elongation at Break (R) | 8 | % | ISO 527 |
| Impact Strength (an) | 333 | kJ/m2 | ISO 179 |
| Notch impact Strength (ak) | 37 | kJ/m2 | ISO 179 |
| Ball Indentation (Rockwell Hardness) | R 105 | MPa | ISO 2039 |
| Hardness | 70 | Shore D | ISO 868 |
| Flexural Strength (B 3,5 %) | 67 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Modulus of elasticity (Et) | 2210 | MPa | ISO 527 |
Table 2 of 6
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.04 | — | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption | 0.4 | % | ISO 62 |
| Humidity Absorption | 0.1 | % | ISO 62 |
| Maximum Permissible Service Temperature | 70 | °C | UL746B |
| Lower Permissible Service Temperature | -50 | °C | UL746B |
Table 3 of 6
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Point (VST/B/50) | 103 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT/B) | 100 | °C | ISO 75 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT/A) | 88 | °C | ISO 75 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | 0.8 | K-1.10-4 | ISO 11359 |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) | 145 | °C | ISO 3146 |
| Melting Temperature (Tm) | 145 | °C | ISO 3146 |
Table 4 of 6
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.0 - 1.1 | g/cm³ |
| Melting Temperature | min. 140 | °C |
| Thermal Decomposition | min. 300 | °C |
Table 5 of 6
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Resistivity (Ro) | min. 10^13 | Ω | IEC 60093 |
Table 6 of 6
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bondability | Yes | — | — |
| Physiological Indifference (FDA) | Yes | — | — |
| Flammability | HB | — | UL 94 |
| Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI, 9) | 20 | % | ASTM D2863 |
