ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
Signature Plastics extrudes custom ABS profiles for applications where a balance of toughness, surface quality, and dimensional consistency is required. ABS is commonly selected when a profile needs to handle impact and handling better than polystyrene while maintaining a clean, finished appearance.
ABS extrusions are used in equipment housings, enclosures, and interior architectural applications where durability and appearance both matter.
What is ABS?
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene is a rigid thermoplastic material known for its combination of strength and toughness. In extrusion, ABS is used for profiles that need to resist cracking from handling or light impact while maintaining defined shape and surface quality.
ABS is not chosen for transparent applications or environments requiring extreme impact resistance. It is selected when balanced performance is more important than maximum strength or optical clarity.
Typical ABS Applications
ABS is commonly specified for extruded profiles used in applications that are handled or exposed to moderate impact. Applications include:
- Structural and trim components
- Machine guards and guides
- Housings and protective profiles
- Storage and material-handling components
- Furniture and fixture elements
- Signage and display components
- Appliance and equipment parts
Many ABS profiles are cut, drilled, or assembled after extrusion to meet installation or system requirements.
Advantages of Extruded ABS
- Good impact resistance for handled applications
- Maintains a clean surface finish
- Rigid with controlled toughness
- Suitable for interior and semi-protected environments
- Easy to cut, drill, and assemble
- Cost-effective for durable, finished profiles
ABS is typically selected when a profile needs to look finished, handle impact from use or handling, and remain rigid, without the cost or performance requirements of polycarbonate.
Materials
ABS
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
- PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)
- PE (Polyethylene)
- TPV (Thermoplastic Vulcanizate)
- TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer)
- PP (Poly Propylene)
- HDPE (High Density Poly Ethylene)
- LDPE (Low Density Poly Ethylene)
- PS (Poly Styrene)
- HIPS (High Impact Poly Styrene)
- EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acelate)
- PC (Polycarbonate)
- PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate)
- Customized Applications
