PC (polycarbonate) + ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) – stainless steel fibres
Reinforced stainless steel fibres
✓ This material meets the criteria ~ Specialized grades may meet this criteria
| Density | 1.26 to 1.40 g/cm³ ASTM D792 |
|---|---|
| Charpy notched impact | 15 kJ/m2 |
| Flexural modulus | 2200 to 7060 MPa ASTM D790 |
| Flexural resistance | 70 MPa |
| Tensile modulus | 2400 to 6930 MPa ASTM D638 |
| Tensile resistance | 60.7 to 68.9 MPa ASTM D638 |
| Tensile strain | 1.0 to 7.5 % ASTM D638, Yield |
Injection at 200–260 °C, mould at 40–80 °C. Reproducible shrinkage rate (0.4–0.7 %). Recommended pre-drying: 2–4 hours at 80 °C. Avoid thermal degradation above 280 °C. Good flow, suitable for thin-walled parts.
ABS is recyclable (code 7). It can be remelted and re-injected several times with slight degradation of its properties. Industrial recycling channels exist for production waste. End-of-life recycling remains limited by selective collection.
Standard ABS is not certified for food contact. Special ABS-FDA grades exist but remain marginal. Prefer PP, PE, or PETG for common food applications.