PC (polycarbonate) + ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) – nickel-plated carbon fibres
Reinforced Nickel-plated carbon fibres
✓ This material meets the criteria ~ Specialized grades may meet this criteria
| Density | 1.20 to 1.40 g/cm³ ASTM D792 |
|---|---|
| Charpy notched impact | 8 kJ/m2 |
| Flexural modulus | 5200 to 10500 MPa ASTM D790 |
| Flexural resistance | 170 MPa |
| Tensile modulus | 5800 to 17900 MPa ASTM D638 |
| Tensile resistance | 67.6 to 99.0 MPa ASTM D638, Break |
| Tensile strain | 0.50 to 1.2 % ASTM D638, Break |
CF grades require slightly higher temperatures and pressures. Very abrasive → carbide tooling is mandatory. Almost isotropic shrinkage is very low. Electrical conductivity must be taken into account in the design of 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.