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ABS maintains its toughness even after thermoforming. More impact resistant than polycarbonate, it’s often made into storage cases, tote trays, equipment housings, and protective gear.
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Choose a Color | Each | |
6" × 6" | ||||
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3/8" | -0.038" to 0.038" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1/2" | -0.05" to 0.05" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
3/4" | -0.075" to 0.075" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1" | -0.1" to 0.1" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/2" | -0.15" to 0.15" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2" | -0.2" to 0.2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
12" × 12" | ||||
1/16" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 00000000 | 0000 | |
1/8" | -0.013" to 0.013" | 00000000 | 0000 | |
1/4" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3/8" | -0.038" to 0.038" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1/2" | -0.05" to 0.05" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3/4" | -0.075" to 0.075" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1" | -0.1" to 0.1" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/2" | -0.15" to 0.15" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
2" | -0.2" to 0.2" | 0000000 | 000000 | |
12" × 24" | ||||
1/16" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 00000000 | 0000 | |
1/8" | -0.013" to 0.013" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1/4" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3/8" | -0.038" to 0.038" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1/2" | -0.05" to 0.05" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3/4" | -0.075" to 0.075" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1" | -0.1" to 0.1" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/2" | -0.15" to 0.15" | 00000000 | 000000 | |
2" | -0.2" to 0.2" | 0000000 | 000000 | |
24" × 24" | ||||
1/16" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1/8" | -0.013" to 0.013" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1/4" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3/8" | -0.038" to 0.038" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1/2" | -0.05" to 0.05" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3/4" | -0.075" to 0.075" | 00000000 | 000000 | |
1" | -0.1" to 0.1" | 00000000 | 000000 | |
24" × 48" | ||||
1/16" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1/8" | -0.013" to 0.013" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1/4" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3/8" | -0.038" to 0.038" | 00000000 | 000000 | |
1/2" | -0.05" to 0.05" | 00000000 | 000000 | |
3/4" | -0.075" to 0.075" | 00000000 | 000000 | |
1" | -0.1" to 0.1" | 00000000 | 000000 | |
36" × 36" | ||||
1/16" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1/8" | -0.013" to 0.013" | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1/4" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 00000000 | 000000 | |
3/8" | -0.038" to 0.038" | 00000000 | 000000 | |
1/2" | -0.05" to 0.05" | 00000000 | 000000 | |
3/4" | -0.075" to 0.075" | 00000000 | 000000 | |
1" | -0.1" to 0.1" | 00000000 | 000000 | |
1 1/2" | -0.15" to 0.15" | 00000000 | 000000 |
Wd. | Lengths, ft. | Choose a Color | Per Ft. | |
1/4" Thick. (-0.025" to 0.025") | ||||
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1" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
1 1/2" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
2" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
2 1/2" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
3" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
4" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
3/8" Thick. (-0.038" to 0.038") | ||||
1" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
1 1/2" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
2" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
2 1/2" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
3" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
4" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
1/2" Thick. (-0.05" to 0.05") | ||||
1" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
1 1/2" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
2" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
2 1/2" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
3" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
4" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
3/4" Thick. (-0.075" to 0.075") | ||||
1" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
1 1/2" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
2" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
2 1/2" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
3" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
4" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
1" Thick. (-0.1" to 0.1") | ||||
1" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
1 1/2" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
2" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
2 1/2" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
3" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
4" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
1 1/4" Thick. (-0.125" to 0.125") | ||||
1" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
1 1/2" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
2" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
2 1/2" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
3" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
4" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
1 1/2" Thick. (-0.15" to 0.15") | ||||
1 1/2" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
2" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
2 1/2" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
3" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
4" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
2" Thick. (-0.2" to 0.2") | ||||
2" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
2 1/2" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
3" | 00000000 | 00000 | ||
4" | 00000000 | 00000 |
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Lengths, ft. | Choose a Color | Per Ft. | |
1/2" Wd. | |||||
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0.01" | 0" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 00000 | ||
0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 000 | ||
1/32" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 00000000 | 000 | ||
3/64" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0000000 | 000 | ||
1/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 0000 | ||
1" Wd. | |||||
0.01" | 0" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 000 | ||
0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 000 | ||
1/32" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 000 | ||
3/64" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0000000 | 0000 | ||
1/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 0000 | ||
2" Wd. | |||||
0.01" | 0" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 000 | ||
0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 0000 | ||
1/32" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 0000 | ||
3/64" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0000000 | 0000 | ||
1/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 0000 | ||
4" Wd. | |||||
0.01" | 0" to 0.003" | 00000000 | 000 | ||
0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
1/32" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
3/64" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 0000000 | 0000 | ||
1/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 0000 | ||
6" Wd. | |||||
0.01" | 0" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 0000 | ||
0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 0000 | ||
1/32" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0000000 | 0000 | ||
3/64" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
1/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
11" Wd. | |||||
0.01" | 0" to 0.003" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
12" Wd. | |||||
0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
1/32" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
3/64" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 00000000 | 0000 | ||
1/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 00000000 | 0000 |
Form these rods into parts that require protection from shock, such as rollers and bumpers. Made of ABS, they are easy to form, plus they’re more impact resistant than polycarbonate.
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lengths, ft. | Choose a Color | Each | |
1/8" | -0.010" to 0.000" | 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3/16" | -0.010" to 0.000" | 5 | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1/4" | 0.000" to 0.002" | 5 | 000000 | 0000 | |
3/8" | 0.000" to 0.002" | 5 | 000000 | 0000 | |
1/2" | 0.000" to 0.002" | 5 | 000000 | 00000 | |
Per Ft. | |||||
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5/8" | 0.000" to 0.002" | 000000 | 0000 | ||
3/4" | 0.000" to 0.002" | 000000 | 0000 | ||
7/8" | 0.000" to 0.002" | 0000000 | 0000 | ||
1" | 0.000" to 0.002" | 000000 | 0000 | ||
1 1/4" | 0.000" to 0.005" | 0000000 | 00000 | ||
1 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.005" | 000000 | 00000 | ||
1 3/4" | 0.000" to 0.005" | 000000 | 00000 | ||
2" | 0.000" to 0.005" | 000000 | 00000 | ||
2 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.030" | 0000000 | 00000 | ||
3" | 0.000" to 0.250" | 0000000 | 00000 | ||
3 1/2" | 0.000" to 0.250" | 0000000 | 00000 | ||
4" | 0.000" to 0.250" | 0000000 | 000000 | ||
5" | 0.000" to 0.250" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Slide wires and cords through these tubes for 360° protection from impact. ABS is easily thermoformed and provides more resistance to impact than polycarbonate. These tubes have an oversized OD and undersized ID to allow for finishing to the sizes listed.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Use this semi-rigid film to protect surfaces from damage caused by impact. It is thin and flexible enough to conform to large-radius bends. This film can be thermoformed.
This blended material quickly diverts damaging static charges. Use these sheets around electrical components and anywhere static buildup is a concern. One side is smooth; the other side has a coarse texture to mask scratches, scuffs, and fingerprints.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Surface Resistivity | Each | |
6" × 6" | ||||
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1/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/8" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 0000 |
3/16" | -0.009" to 0.009" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | -0.013" to 0.013" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" × 12" | ||||
1/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/8" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/16" | -0.009" to 0.009" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | -0.013" to 0.013" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 00000 |
12" × 24" | ||||
1/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/8" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/16" | -0.009" to 0.009" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | -0.013" to 0.013" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 00000 |
24" × 48" | ||||
1/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/8" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
3/16" | -0.009" to 0.009" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
1/4" | -0.013" to 0.013" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
48" × 54" | ||||
1/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
1/8" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
3/16" | -0.009" to 0.009" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
1/4" | -0.013" to 0.013" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
54" × 96" | ||||
1/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
1/8" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
3/16" | -0.009" to 0.009" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
1/4" | -0.013" to 0.013" | 105 ohms/sq. | 00000000 | 000000 |
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Bumps, scrapes, and falls won’t damage these tough filaments. Known for their durability, they absorb impact without cracking or breaking, and won’t degrade when heated. Use them to print tool handles, storage cases, and other parts that are handled or dropped frequently.
Use with a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. These filaments have a high melting point, and must be printed onto a heated bed. Without it, parts will cool too quickly and warp. These filaments also release fumes as they are printed, so use an enclosed printer or a fume exhauster to ventilate them. When printing a filament with a filler, it’s recommended that you use a hardened steel nozzle. Since the filler makes them abrasive, they will wear out copper and brass nozzles.
ABS filaments are a good place to start if you’re experimenting with printing impact resistant parts. They have good strength and hardness and come in a variety of colors.
For heavy impact, use polycarbonate ABS filaments. The polycarbonate adds strength to printed parts.
Kevlar-filled ABS filaments create lightweight, yet strong parts. They are less likely to warp than these other filaments as they cool.
Carbon-fiber-filled ABS filaments are easier to print than ABS, while adding stiffness to printed parts that helps them hold their shape.
Fiberglass-filled ABS filaments are similar in strength to carbon-fiber-filled ABS, but are more flexible.
Fiberglass-filled polycarbonate ABS filaments are the strongest in this bunch. They also withstand high heat and won’t warp as they cool.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
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Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Max. Exposure Temp. | For Min. Nozzle Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Choose a Color | Each | |
ABS Plastic | |||||||||||
1.75 | 220° to 240° C 428° to 464° F | 100° to 110° C 212° to 230° F | 6,090 psi (Good) | 194° F 90° C | 0.25 | 195 | 75 | 1,000 | 00000000 | 000000 | |
2.85 | 220° to 240° C 428° to 464° F | 100° to 110° C 212° to 230° F | 6,090 psi (Good) | 194° F 90° C | 0.25 | 195 | 75 | 1,000 | 00000000 | 00000 | |
Polycarbonate ABS Plastic | |||||||||||
1.75 | 270° to 290° C 518° to 554° F | 110° to 140° C 230° to 284° F | Not Rated | Not Rated | 0.4 | 200 | 50 | 500 | Black | 00000000 | 00000 |
2.85 | 270° to 290° C 518° to 554° F | 110° to 140° C 230° to 284° F | Not Rated | Not Rated | 0.4 | 200 | 50 | 500 | 00000000 | 00000 | |
Kevlar-Filled ABS Plastic | |||||||||||
1.75 | 250° to 270° C 482° to 518° F | 90° to 110° C 194° to 230° F | 4,490 psi (Poor) | 194° F 90° C | 0.4 | 200 | 55 | 500 | Black | 00000000 | 00000 |
2.85 | 250° to 270° C 482° to 518° F | 90° to 110° C 194° to 230° F | 4,490 psi (Poor) | 194° F 90° C | 0.4 | 200 | 55 | 500 | Black | 00000000 | 00000 |
Carbon-Fiber-Filled ABS Plastic | |||||||||||
1.75 | 220° to 240° C 428° to 464° F | 100° to 110° C 212° to 230° F | 6,670 psi (Good) | 169° F 76° C | 0.4 | 195 | 55 | 750 | Black | 00000000 | 00000 |
2.85 | 220° to 240° C 428° to 464° F | 100° to 110° C 212° to 230° F | 6,670 psi (Good) | 169° F 76° C | 0.4 | 195 | 55 | 750 | Black | 00000000 | 00000 |
Fiberglass-Filled ABS Plastic | |||||||||||
1.75 | 230° to 245° C 446° to 473° F | 95° to 110° C 203° to 230° F | 6,520 psi (Good) | 194° F 90° C | 0.4 | 195 | 55 | 750 | 00000000 | 00000 | |
2.85 | 230° to 245° C 446° to 473° F | 95° to 110° C 203° to 230° F | 6,520 psi (Good) | 194° F 90° C | 0.4 | 195 | 55 | 750 | 00000000 | 00000 | |
Fiberglass-Filled Polycarbonate ABS Plastic | |||||||||||
1.75 | 260° to 285° C 500° to 545° F | 110° C 230° F | 12,320 psi (Excellent) | 120° C 248° F | 0.4 | 200 | 65 | 1,000 | Black | 00000000 | 000000 |
2.85 | 260° to 285° C 500° to 545° F | 110° C 230° F | 12,320 psi (Excellent) | 120° C 248° F | 0.4 | 200 | 65 | 1,000 | Black | 00000000 | 000000 |
Produce holders and housings to guard flammable materials and machinery. These ABS plastic filaments meet UL 94V0, so they’ll self-extinguish within 10 seconds if they catch fire and won’t cause additional fires with drips. ABS plastic absorbs impact without cracking or breaking, so it’s often used to print protective parts.
Because of their high melting point, you must use a heated surface when using these filaments with your fused filament fabrication (FFF) printer. They give off fumes during printing that require direct ventilation, such as with a fume exhauster. Parts printed from these filaments may warp when cooling.
ABS is a good material to start with when developing new parts because it's strong enough for most applications and less costly than polycarbonate ABS. It absorbs little moisture from the air and doesn’t need to be stored with desiccants. It also has a lower printing temperature than polycarbonate ABS, so you can use it with printers that work at lower temperatures.
Polycarbonate ABS filaments are about 33% stronger than ABS filaments, and they handle slightly higher temperatures.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
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Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Hardness | Max. Exposure Temp. | Specifications Met | For Min. Nozzle Opening Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Color | Each | |
ABS Plastic | |||||||||||||
1.75 | 220° to 240° C 428° to 464° F | 100° to 110° C 212° to 230° F | 6,520 psi (Good) | Rockwell R120 (Hard) | 95° C 203° F | UL 94V0 | 0.4 | 200 | 75 | 1,000 | Black | 0000000 | 000000 |
2.85 | 220° to 240° C 428° to 464° F | 100° to 110° C 212° to 230° F | 6,520 psi (Good) | Rockwell R120 (Hard) | 95° C 203° F | UL 94V0 | 0.4 | 200 | 75 | 1,000 | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
Polycarbonate ABS Plastic | |||||||||||||
1.75 | 250° to 270° C 482° to 518° F | 100° C 212° F | 8,700 psi (Good) | Not Rated | 104° C 219° F | UL 94V0 | 0.4 | 200 | 55 | 500 | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
2.85 | 250° to 270° C 482° to 518° F | 100° C 212° F | 8,700 psi (Good) | Not Rated | 104° C 219° F | UL 94V0 | 0.4 | 200 | 55 | 500 | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
Able to withstand drops, these tough filaments are good for creating handles, tote trays, storage cases, and enclosures that will be frequently handled near sensitive electronics. All have a compound that makes them static dissipative, so they can safely divert electrostatic charges away from electronic equipment.
Use these filaments with fused filament fabrication (FFF) printers that have a heated printer bed. More impact resistant than PLA filaments, they may warp while cooling. They also emit an unpleasant odor, so use them in an enclosed printer or remove the fumes with a fume exhauster.
ABS filaments are stronger than polycarbonate ABS, but less heat resistant.
Polycarbonate ABS filaments can withstand more impact and heat than ABS.
Use an electrical resistance tester to make sure your part meets proper resistivity levels. In general, the target surface resistivity for static-dissipative parts is 107 to 109 ohms. To adjust the resistivity, change the temperature of your printer's extruder. As the extruder's temperature increases, so will the printed part's resistivity.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
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Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Hardness | Max. Exposure Temp. | For Min. Nozzle Opening Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Color | Each | |
ABS Plastic | ||||||||||||
1.75 | 220° to 240° C 428° to 464° F | 100° to 110° C 212° to 230° F | 8,410 psi (Good) | Rockwell R120 (Hard) | 97° C 207° F | 0.4 | 200 | 75 | 1,000 | Black | 0000000 | 0000000 |
2.85 | 220° to 240° C 428° to 464° F | 100° to 110° C 212° to 230° F | 8,410 psi (Good) | Rockwell R120 (Hard) | 97° C 207° F | 0.4 | 200 | 75 | 1,000 | Black | 0000000 | 000000 |
Polycarbonate ABS Plastic | ||||||||||||
1.75 | 260° to 285° C 500° to 545° F | 110° C 230° F | 7,800 psi (Good) | Not Rated | 112° C 234° F | 0.25 | 200 | 60 | 1,000 | Black | 0000000 | 000000 |
2.85 | 260° to 285° C 500° to 545° F | 110° C 230° F | 7,800 psi (Good) | Not Rated | 112° C 234° F | 0.25 | 200 | 60 | 1,000 | Black | 0000000 | 000000 |
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Build parts and prototypes from these filaments using Dremel fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers. An RFID tag on the spool communicates with your printer, automatically adjusting it to the correct temperature and print speed for the filament material and notifying you when the filament is running out.
ECO-ABS is less brittle and more impact resistant than PLA, so these filaments are good for printing parts that are frequently handled, dropped, or heated. They are, however, a little more high maintenance—parts may warp during cooling, so they require a heated printer bed.
Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.
Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.
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Manufacturer Model No. | Dia., mm | Printing Temp. | For Printer Bed Temp. | Tensile Strength | Max. Exposure Temp. | For Min. Nozzle Opening Dia., mm | Dia., mm | Dp., mm | Wt., g | Color | Each | |
ECO-ABS Plastic | ||||||||||||
ECO-BLA-01 | 1.75 | 190° to 240° C 374° to 464° F | 60° C 140° F | 8,410 psi (Good) | 63° C 145° F | 0.2 | 181 | 55 | 750 | Black | 0000000 | 000000 |
ECO-WHI-01 | 1.75 | 190° to 240° C 374° to 464° F | 60° C 140° F | 8,410 psi (Good) | 63° C 145° F | 0.2 | 181 | 55 | 750 | White | 0000000 | 00000 |
Absorbing impact without cracking or breaking, these plastic pellets are molded into parts that endure bumps, scrapes, and falls. Use them with injection molders, 3D printers, and other molding equipment.
ABS pellets are easy to thermoform, have good impact resistance at low temperatures, and have more chemical resistance than those made of HIPS or polycarbonate. They’re also more impact resistant than HIPS pellets. Use them to make storage cases, tote trays, equipment housings, and protective gear.
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Type | Size, lbs. | Molding Temperature, °F | Melting Temperature, °F | Melt Flow Rate | Shrinkage | Hardness | Impact Strength | Tensile Strength | Clarity | Specifications Met | Each | |
ABS Plastic | ||||||||||||
Off-White | ||||||||||||
Pail | 7 | 145° to 185° | 400° to 460° | 35 g/10 min | 0.5%-0.8% | Rockwell R108 (Hard) | 5.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent) | 6,500 psi (Good) | Opaque | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1020 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Cardboard Box | 50 | 145° to 185° | 400° to 460° | 35 g/10 min | 0.5%-0.8% | Rockwell R108 (Hard) | 5.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent) | 6,500 psi (Good) | Opaque | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1020 | 0000000 | 000000 |