General Info
SUSTAABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is a low cost mechanical plastic that is easy to machine and fabricate. SUSTAABS is well suited for structural applications where impact resistance, strength and stiffness are required. SUSTAABS comes in Natural (beige) and Black.
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Key Properties
- Easily Machined and Bonded
- Good Chemical Resistance
- Good Impact Resistance
- Paintable
- Relative Low Cost
- Rigid
Limitations
- Poor chemical resistance to petroleum-based oils, solvents, and paints. These will cause the material to craze.
Applications
- Automotive Parts
- Bins and Trays
- Housings
- Prototypes
- Structural Applications
- Thermoformed Parts
- Water Purification Equipment
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.
Available Sizes
Sheet*
Thickness .375” to 6.000”
Width & Length 24.000” x 48.000”
Thickness .500” to 2.000”
Width & Length 48.000” x 96.000”
Width & Length 48.000” x 120.000”
Rod*
Diameters .250” to 6.000” Length 10’
Diameters 7.000” to 12.000” Length 3’
Tube*
Various Sizes Available OD & ID vary depending on formulation.
(*) Minimums may apply for some formulations depending on grade & shape size required.
Boedeker offers cut to size service on all in-stock items and same day shipping. If you don’t see the size your looking for contact us for alternative options.
