TridentShapes™ ABS

TridentShapes™ ABS is an excellent choice for applications which require high impact resistance, strength and stiffness. Trident ABS is an ideal material for machining structural components and pre-production prototypes. ABS resin is a terpolymer formed by blending an amorphous thermoplastic copolymer of acrylonitrile and styrene with an elastomeric component, such as polybutadiene or a butadiene polymer. By altering the ratio of these three monomers, ABS resins can offer an expansive assortment of performance properties tailored to meet a wide range of end-use requirements. Because of its good balance of properties, toughness-strength-temperature resistance coupled with its ease of processing, TridentShapes™ ABS has a very wide range of applications.

Characteristics
• Lightweight
• Easy to fabricate
• Good strength & stiffness
• High impact resistance
• Excellent aesthetic properties

Applications
• Structural components
• Housings
• Support blocks
• Models
• Machined prototypes

Annealed Plate: .250 through 6.00" thick
Plate sizes: 24x48 • 48x96 • 50x124 • 30x60
Extruded Rod: .250 through 8.00" diameter
Cut to size shapes and custom sizes available on request
Tubular bar: up to 8.00" diameter, wall sizes up to .500"
Agency ratings: FDA 21CFR 181.32 • ASTM D4673 ABS0110 B54240

Physical Nominal Value Unit Nominal Value Unit Test Method

Density / Specific Gravity 0.037 lb/in³ 1.040 g/cm³ ASTM D1505

Mechanical Nominal Value Unit Nominal Value Unit Test Method

Tensile Modulus 329000 psi 2270 Mpa ASTM D638

Tensile Strength (Yield) 6380 psi 44 Mpa ASTM D638

Tensile Strength (Break) 4790 psi 33 Mpa ASTM D638

Tensile Elongation (Yield) 2 % 2 % ASTM D638

Tensile Elongation (Break) 24 % 24 % ASTM D638

Flexural Modulus 334000 psi 2305 Mpa ASTM D790

Flexural Strength 10200 psi 70 Mpa ASTM D790

Impact Nominal Value Unit Nominal Value Unit Test Method

Notched Izod Impact 73ºF (23ºC) 6 ft-lb/inch 320 J/m ASTM D256

Instrumented Dart Impact 73ºF (23ºC) Total Energy 266 in-lb 30 J ASTM D3763

Hardness Nominal Value Unit Nominal Value Unit Test Method

Rockwell Hardness 112 R scale 112 R scale ASTM D785

Thermal Nominal Value Unit Nominal Value Unit Test Method

Deflection Temperature 66 psi 201 ºF 93.96 ºC ASTM D648

Deflection Temperature 264 psi 176 ºF 80.06 ºC ASTM D648

Vicat Softening Temperature 210 ºF 98.97 ºC ASTM D1525²

Electrical Nominal Value Unit Nominal Value Unit Test Method

Arc Resistance PLC 6 PLC 6 ASTM D495

Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) PLC 0 PLC 0 UL 746A

High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI) PLC 0 PLC 0 UL 746A

High Voltage Arc Resistance to Ignition (HVAR) PLC 3 PLC 3 UL 746A

Hot-wire Ignition (HWI) PLC 3 PLC 3 UL 746A

Flammability Nominal Value Unit Nominal Value Unit Test Method

Flammability Rating HB @ .059 HB @ 1.5mm UL94

* This information is based on average resin value specifications and is only to assist and advise you on the current technical knowledge, it is given without obligations or liability.

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TridentShapes™ ABS 4500BK Black

TridentShapes™ ABS 21890WH White

TridentShapes™ ABS GY4C077 Gray

Annealed Plate: .250 through 6.00" thick
Plate sizes: 24x48 • 48x96 • 50x124 • 30x60
Extruded Rod: .250 through 8.00" diameter
Cut to size shapes and custom sizes available on request
Tubular bar: up to 8.00" diameter, wall sizes up to .500"
Agency ratings: ASTM D4673 ABS0110 B54240

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