Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)·Your Versatile Thermoplastic Solution
ABS Injection Molding
ABS is one of the most popular plastics for injection molding, and for good reason. It’s strong, tough, easy to process, and molds with a clean surface that takes color, texture, paint, and plating well. When a part needs to hold up and look good doing it, ABS is usually the first material we talk about.
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Material grades
Common Brand Names
These are the ABS families you’re most likely to see on a drawing or spec sheet. Each comes in general-purpose, high-heat, high-impact, flame-retardant, and plating grades, so the grade matters as much as the brand. If you’re not sure which one fits, tell us what the part has to do and we’ll recommend one.
Cygnet™
Terluran®
Lustran®
Novodur®
Material properties
How ABS Molds and Performs
ABS Moldability Characteristics
Ease of Processing. ABS flows well and molds at moderate temperatures, so it fills detailed features and keeps cycle times and part costs down.
Adjustable Properties. Additives and fillers let you tune ABS for more heat resistance, more impact strength, flame retardance, or UV stability.
Dimensional Stability. Low, consistent shrinkage means parts come out of the mold the size you designed them and stay that way.
Mechanical Properties
Strength and Toughness. ABS takes drops and impacts well, even at low temperatures, which is why it’s used for housings and protective gear.
Thermal Stability. Holds its shape across the temperatures most indoor products see. High-heat grades are available when a part runs warmer.
Chemical Resistance. Stands up to many acids, alkalis, and oils. Solvents like acetone are the exception, so tell us what your part will touch.
Where ABS is used
Common ABS Applications
Automotive Components
Dashboard panels, interior trim, and other parts that need to look sharp and hold up to daily use.
Consumer Electronics
Housings and enclosures that protect what’s inside and give the product a clean, finished look.
Toys and Recreation
From LEGO® bricks to sports equipment and protective gear, ABS brings bright color and real durability.
Home Appliances
Appliance panels and internal parts that need to be strong, stable, and easy to keep clean.
Why Choose ABS for Injection Molding
Strength, good looks, and a price that works, all in one material.
ABS strikes a rare balance between physical performance, appearance, and cost, which is why it shows up in everything from car interiors to kids’ toys. Send us your part and requirements, and we’ll tell you whether ABS fits, which grade to use, and how to get the finish you’re after.