ABS plastic resin in home appliances

In modern homes, all types of home appliances have long been an integral part of our lives. The choice of materials plays a crucial role in the manufacture and design of these appliances. Among them, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Copolymer) materials are widely used in the home appliance manufacturing industry due to their excellent performance.

ABS resin is a thermoplastic polymer composed of acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene. Its unique chemical structure gives ABS resin materials a range of excellent properties, including high strength, abrasion resistance, high temperature resistance, and good electrical insulation. These properties make ABS  resin an ideal material choice for appliance manufacturing.

ABS resin is widely used in the appliance industry and we can see it everywhere.

①　 Shell and body materials: home appliances such as TVs, washing machines, microwave ovens, etc. Shells are usually made of ABS resin. ABS resin not only has an elegant appearance, but also able to resist the wear and tear of daily use and impact, to ensure that the appearance of the product for a long time to maintain a good.

②　Pushbuttons and Control Panels: The operation panels and pushbuttons of home appliances require the high toughness and processability of ABS resin , and the durability and processability of ABS resin  make it an ideal choice for manufacturing these parts.

③　Internal parts: In addition to external structures, ABS resin is widely used in the manufacture of a number of internal parts, such as electrical sockets and connectors. Its dimensionally stable and electrically insulating properties make ABS resin excel in these applications.

ABS resin material has the following advantages :

1.High Strength: ABS resin material has excellent strength and can withstand external shocks and pressure to ensure the safety of home appliances in use.

2. Wear resistance: Appliances are often subjected to frequent operation, so the material needs to have good wear resistance, ABS resin can resist surface wear and prolong the service life of the product.

3.High temperature resistance: some home appliances in the operation process will produce high temperatures, ABS resin material can maintain stable performance in such an environment, not easy to deformation or softening.

4. Electrical insulation: ABS resin is an excellent electrical insulation material, suitable for the manufacture of electronic parts and electrical components to ensure the reliability and safety of electrical equipment.

So what role does the ABS plastic material play in relation to other traditional materials?

①　Lightweight design: ABS resin is lighter than some traditional metal materials, so it can help designers realize the lightweight of home appliances and improve the convenience of handling and placement.

②　Colorful Appearance: ABS resin has good dyeing properties and can achieve a variety of colors and surface effects. This gives designers more room for creativity in appearance and produces more attractive home appliances.

③　Mold forming: ABS resin has excellent processing performance in mold forming, and is able to adapt to a variety of complex shapes and structures, which helps to realize the complex design requirements of home appliance products.

As a globally recognized supplier of styrenic materials, INEOS is deeply involved in the ABS resin market and has launched a portfolio of Terluran® ABS resin products specifically designed for the "White Goods Industry" according to the needs of its customers: GP-22 (replacement for LG HI121H, CHIMEI 757K), GP-10 (high impact), GP-35 (high flow).

Per large INOES ' long term application experience, Terluran @ gradesproven its capability in improving finished goods productivity, balancingout quality and cost, as well as ensuring sustainability.Terluran  UL file no. proven its globalization and long historical highreputation. Customers could leverage its reliability, enjoy the market"greenlight" in further high-quality product development andgeographic sales expansion.

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