01Consumer goods
Housings, accessories and parts with a refined appearance.
ApplicationWe start with what you need to manufacture
ProcessWe review the intended processing method
PropertiesWe define the relevant requirements
SupplyAvailability, quotation and follow-up
COMMON APPLICATIONS
Where is ABS used?
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02Automotive
Interior components and technical applications.
03Industrial
Injection-moulded parts, covers and housings.
GRADES AND SELECTION CRITERIA
ABS — balancing impact, stiffness and finish
Variants to distinguish
General purposeFor injection moulding and consumer parts with a good balance of properties.
High impactWhen impact resistance takes priority over other variables.
Heat resistanceGrades selected for applications with higher thermal requirements.
Finish / appearanceColour, gloss, texture and subsequent treatments determine the selection.
What we review before proposing a grade
- impact
- flow
- surface finish
- temperature
- colouring and process
Different origins can be used depending on grade and commercial terms.
ABS SELECTION
What information we need to assess your part
1. Part and process
Describe the part, its thickness, processing method and expected finish. If you currently use a grade, provide its full reference.
2. Requirements in use
Specify what you need to retain or improve: impact, stiffness, service temperature, colour or appearance. State the test method when results are available.
3. Comparison and trial
Review the proposed grade documentation and agree on a trial using your part and process. Define acceptance criteria before assessing a substitution.
Is requesting a high-impact ABS enough?
To prepare a proposal, we also need the other part requirements. Providing the current reference and evaluation conditions allows a meaningful comparison of alternatives.
DELTACHEM
You do not need to have chosen a grade yet.
Tell us about the application, process and target performance. We select the material manufacturer according to grade, origin and availability.