Key Features of Gokai ABS Sheets

1. Exceptional Impact Resistance and Toughness

ABS is renowned for its high impact strength. The butadiene rubber component in its structure gives the sheet outstanding ability to withstand sudden shocks, knocks, and drops without cracking or shattering. It remains tough even at low temperatures, unlike some other thermoplastics that become brittle.

2. Excellent Surface Quality and Aesthetics

ABS sheets naturally possess a high-gloss, smooth surface finish that looks premium without requiring additional painting or coating. They are available in a wide range of colors, textures (including hairline, matte, and leather-grain), and can be custom-colored during the extrusion process, offering significant design flexibility.

3. Excellent Processability and Formability

Thermoforming/Vacuum Forming: Heats evenly and forms with deep draws and crisp detail, a key reason for its widespread use in luggage, automotive parts, and enclosures.

Machining: Cuts, drills, routes, and saws cleanly without chipping or melting.

Joining: Bonds readily with solvents, adhesives, and can be mechanically fastened.

4. Good Chemical and Abrasion Resistance

ABS provides good protection against many common chemicals, including acids, alkalis, and household cleaning agents. It also exhibits decent abrasion resistance, making it suitable for durable consumer goods and parts that face regular handling or light wear.

5. Relatively Light Weight

With a typical density of 1.03–1.07 g/cm³, ABS is lightweight, which reduces shipping costs and makes end products easier to handle and install. Its high strength-to-weight ratio is a key advantage over many metals and some other plastics.

6. Electrical Insulating Properties

ABS is a good electrical insulator, with high dielectric strength, making it a safe and popular choice for the housings and components of electronic devices, power tools, and electrical enclosures where non-conductivity is required.