Acrylic-capped ABS is a co-extruded material that combines the normal ABS characteristics of impact strength and durability with those of PMMA including scratch resistance, aesthetics, and, if necessary, weather ability. Durosun UV has been developed predominantly for the automotive market.
Characteristics
• High gloss finish
• Superior impact strength
• Easily printable
• Excellent thermoforming properties
• Easily machined
• Excellent chemical and scratch resistance
• Superior UV Resistance
| Material Properties* | Standard | Unit | Capping |
| Tensile strength | ISO 527 | MPa | 42 |
| Flexural strength | ISO 178 | MPa | 68 |
| izod notched impact strength | ISO 180 | J/m2 | 200 |
| Heat deflection temperature | ISO 75 | °C | 100 |
| VICAT softening temperature | ISO 306 | °C | 100 |
| Density** | ISO 1183 | 1.06 | |
| Flammability Rating | UL94 | Class | HB |
* Property evaluations on injection molded unpigmented material
** Density values vary with pigmentation
Applications
The Acrylic Capped ABS UV Outdoor material is being used to replace metal in many applications where colour fastness, finish longevity, weight and deterioration are an issue.
• Tractor roofs
• Wheel guards
• 4 X 4 wheel covers
• Gaming and vending machines.
Availability
Available in a comprehensive range of colours including a range of metallics.
Colour matching is available on request.