ABS HM0560 is a high modulus resin known for its versatility across various manufacturing methods and exceptional material characteristics. This grade is particularly noted for its high impact and flexural strength, making it suitable for products requiring high durability.
 
Key Features
High Impact and Flexural Strength: Ensures products are robust and can withstand mechanical stresses.
Excellent Mechanical Properties: Offers superior performance in applications where structural integrity is paramount.
Chemical Resistance: Suitable for use in environments exposed to chemicals.
Moldability and Paintability: Easily shaped and painted, providing flexibility in design and finishing.
Dimensional Stability: Maintains dimensions under stress, important for precision components.
 
Applications
Consumer Electronics: Ideal for parts like cassette recorders which require high durability.
Toys and Leisure Products: Used in the manufacture of durable toys.
Fashion and Accessories: Suitable for items like watches that demand both aesthetic appeal and functional resilience.
 
Processing Guidelines
Drying: Recommended drying in a desiccant dehumidifying hopper dryer with an inlet air dew point of -29°C or lower. Typical drying conditions are 2 hours at 180°-190°F (82°-88°C), or 4 hours at 160°-170°F (71°-77°C) to achieve a moisture content of 0.1%.
 
Typical Properties
Melt Flow Index (200°C/5kg): 2.5 g/10 min (ASTM D-1238), indicating the flow characteristics of the polymer during processing.
Izod Impact Strength (Notched): 13 KJ/m² at 23°C (ASTM D-256), demonstrating good toughness.
Vicat Softening Point: 107°C (ASTM D-1525), the temperature at which the polymer begins to soften.
Bulk Density: 600 kg/m³, important for handling and storage.
Tensile Strength at Yield: 520 kgf/cm² (ASTM D-638), showcasing the material's strength under tension.
Tensile Strength at Break: 470 kgf/cm² (ASTM D-638), showing how much stress the material can withstand before breaking.
Elongation at Yield: 4% (ASTM D-638), measuring the deformation before yielding.
Elongation at Break: 40% (ASTM D-638), indicating flexibility.
Flexural Strength at Yield: 600 kgf/cm² (ASTM D-790), reflecting the material’s resistance to bending.
Flexural Modulus: 19500 kgf/cm² (ASTM D-790), demonstrating the stiffness of the material.
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): 85°C at 0.45 MPa (ASTM D-648), showing the temperature at which the material deforms under load.
Rockwell Hardness: 112 R Scale (ASTM D-785), measuring the hardness of the material.
 
Conclusion
ABS HM0560 is engineered for manufacturers looking for a high-performance material with exceptional toughness, stability, and processing versatility. Its robust properties make it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications from consumer electronics to toys and accessories.