ABS has excellent impact resistance, making it suitable for applications that require components to withstand mechanical stresses and impacts without breaking or deforming easily. ABS is relatively easy to process using plastic injection molding techniques. It has good flow properties, allowing for the production of intricate and complex part geometries with high dimensional accuracy. ABS can be easily modified or blended with other polymers or additives to enhance specific properties or achieve desired characteristics. This versatility allows for customization and adaptation of ABS to meet specific application requirements.

ABS provides a smooth and glossy surface finish when injection molded, reducing the need for additional finishing processes such as polishing or painting. ABS exhibits good resistance to a variety of chemicals, including acids, alkalis, and oils. This Chemical resistance makes it suitable for applications where contact with different substances is expected. ABS is a matte amorphous thermoplastic polymer that is suitable for industries such as plastic injection that require hard, durable and inexpensive plastic. The chemical structure of this polymer allows it to be recycled and modified, which reduces the percentage of production error in the plastic injection process.

Features such as machinability, good dimensional stability, high resistance to oils and Chemicals acidic and alkaline, dielectric, creep resistance and the ability to combine with other polymers are the main advantages of using ABS in plastic injection. ABS can emit a noticeable odor and small amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during processing. Adequate ventilation is necessary to ensure a safe working environment. Now that we have talked about the many advantages of this polymer, it is good to balance the scales a bit by talking about its disadvantages:

• This material has a low melting point, which makes it unsuitable for the production of equipment such as medical implants and accessories that are used at very high temperatures.
• Despite resistance to chemicals, this resistance to corrosion and dissolution is very low.
• Materials made of ABS are very weak against UV rays.
• These disadvantages make ABS unsuitable for use in all plastic injections and reduce its efficiency.

As you can see, this polymer has a lot of advantages and variety that allows you to produce a variety of plastic products with its help. Ductility, reasonable price and relative resistance to external factors make this material one of the most popular raw materials for plastic injection, which you can find many examples of in your kitchen, toolbox and desk. ABS has moderate shrinkage and a tendency to warp or deform during cooling after injection molding. Proper design considerations, such as adequate wall thickness and gate placement, are required to minimize these effects.

ABS has relatively lower heat resistance compared to some other engineering thermoplastics. It can soften or deform under high temperatures, limiting its use in applications that involve exposure to elevated temperatures. ABS is prone to degradation when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight. This can result in color fading, surface degradation, and reduced mechanical properties over time in outdoor applications. ABS is less resistant to weathering compared to certain other polymers. It may experience yellowing, cracking, or degradation when exposed to prolonged sunlight, moisture, or harsh environmental conditions.