PolyLite™ ABS

PolyLite™ ABS is made with a specialty bulk-polymerized ABS resin, which has significantly lower volatile content compared to traditional ABS resins. It delivers excellent printing quality with minimal odor during printing.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Property
Testing Method
Typical Value

Density

ISO1183, GB/T1033

1.12 g/cm3 at 23 °C

Melt index

220°C, 2.16kg

9-14 g/10min

Light transmission

N/A

N/A

Flame retardancy

N/A

N/A

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA

Property
Typical Value

Effect of weak acids

Good

Effect of strong acids

Poor

Effect of weak alkalis

Good

Effect of strong alkalis

Fair

Effect of oils and grease

Good

Note:

Good: Material may get minor attack after long periods of storage with chemical at ambient temperature

Fair: Material can be used for short time contact with chemical at ambient temperature

Poor: Material becomes unstable on contact with chemical at ambient temperature

MOISTURE ABSORPTION CURVE

THERMAL PROPERTIES

Property
Testing Method
Typical Value

Glass transition temperature

DSC,10°C/min

101℃

Melting temperature

DSC,10°C/min

N/A

Crystallization temperature

DSC,10°C/min

N/A

Decomposition temperature

TGA,20°C/min

>380℃

Vicat softening temperature

ISO 306, GB/T 1633

104℃

Heat deflection temperature

ISO 75 1.8MPa

98℃

Heat deflection temperature

ISO 75 0.45MPa

100℃

HDT CURVE

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Property
Testing Method
Typical Value

Young’s modulus (X-Y)

ISO 527, GB/T 1040

2246.6 ± 58.2 MPa

Young’s modulus (Z)

ISO 527, GB/T 1040

2080.9 ± 92.7 MPa

Tensile strength (X-Y)

ISO 527, GB/T 1040

33.4 ± 0.6 MPa

Tensile strength (X-Y)

ISO 527, GB/T 1040

29.7 ± 0.3 MPa

Tensile strength (Z)

ISO 527, GB/T 1040

29.7 ± 0.3 MPa

Elongation at break (X-Y)

ISO 527, GB/T 1040

17.9 ± 1.3 %

Elongation at break (Z)

ISO 527, GB/T 1040

3.1 ± 0.3 %

Bending modulus (X-Y)

ISO 178, GB/T 9341

2127.2 ± 29.9 MPa

Bending modulus (Z)

ISO 178, GB/T 9341

N/A

Bending strength (X-Y)

ISO 178, GB/T 9341

56.2 ± 0.3 MPa

Bending strength (Z)

ISO 178, GB/T 9341

N/A

Notched Charpy impact strength (X-Y)

ISO 179, GB/T 1043

18.0 ± 0.9 kJ/m2

RECOMMENDED PRINTING CONDITIONS

Parameter

Nozzle temperature

245 – 265 (℃)

Build surface treatment

PC and Texture PEI (Glue when needed)

Build plate temperature

90 – 100 (˚C)

Cooling fan

OFF

Printing speed

50 - 200 (mm/s)

Retraction distance

1 - 3 (mm)

Retraction speed

20 - 40 (mm/s)

Closure Chamber

Needed (ambient temperature)

Recommended support material

-

Drying setting

70˚C for 6h

Annealing setting

-

  • Based on 0.4 mm nozzle. Printing conditions may vary with different nozzle diameters

TENSILE TESTING SPECIMEN

ISO 527, GB/T 1040

FLEXURAL TESTING SPECIMEN

ISO 178,GB/T 9341

IMPACT TESTING SPECIMEN

ISO 179,GB/T 1043

HOW TO MAKE SPECIMENS

Printing temperature
260℃

Bed temperature

90℃

Shell

2

Top &bottom layer

3

Infill

100%

Environmental temperature

90℃

Cooling fan

OFF

DISCLAIMER:

The typical values presented in this data sheet are intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should not be used for design specifications or quality control purposes. Actual values may vary significantly with printing conditions. End- use performance of printed parts depends not only on materials, but also on part design, environmental conditions, printing conditions, etc. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Each user is responsible for determining the safety, lawfulness, technical suitability, and disposal/ recycling practices of Polymaker materials for the intended application. Polymaker makes no warranty of any kind, unless announced separately, to the fitness for any use or application. Polymaker shall not be made liable for any damage, injury or loss induced from the use of Polymaker materials in any application.

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