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Material Profile : Nanovia PC-ABS V0 and PC-ABS Rail
September 7, 2023PC-ABS is a common polymer in the plastic industry, It is often used for body work and shells thanks to its high shock absorbing qualities.
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It’s the first fire resistant (V0) material that is able to withstand continuous temperatures of over 100°C.
Compared to both polycarbonate and ABS it’s more rigid, and has its ultimate resistance square in the middle of them.
PC-ABS is easier to use in additive fabrication compared to native polycarbonate. Unlike the latter, PC-ABS is 3D printable with a non heated enclosure.
PC-ABS is available in many versions, with different compositions and additives.
Nanovia has two kinds of PC-ABS available for 3D printing, Nanovia PC-ABS V0 and Nanovia PC-ABS Rail. Both are V0, meaning that they stop combusting when the source of a flame is removed.
The thicker a part is, the harder it is to light it on fire. PC-ABS parts can be 1.5mm thin and not ignite.
Nanovia PC-ABS Rail is also certified with the railway EN 45545-2 norm for smoke and toxic gas generation.
Nanovia PC-ABS V0’s resistance sits precisely in between native ABS and PC at 43MPa, whereas Nanovia PC-ABS rail sits closer to Nanovia PC CF‘s resistance thanks to the additives necessary for the EN 45545-2 certification.
Density g/cm3 | Rigidity (Young MPa) | Ultimate resistance (MPa) | Fire resistance | Price/kilo (€ sans VAT) | |
PC-ABS V0 | 1,18 | 2510 | 43 | V0 at 1,5mm | 52,25 |
PC-ABS Rail | 1,21 | 2610 | 60 | V0 at 1,5mm EN 45545-2 | 64 ,60 |
ABS EF (Natif) | 1,03 | 1800 | 33 | Flammable | 30,85 |
PC VO (natif) | 1,20 | 2165 | 53 | V0 at 3mm | 52,25 |
PC CF (carbon fibre) | 1,26 | 6390 | 87 | Non certified | 99,75 |
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