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Prime ABS Weather-X 500

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Prime ABS Weather-X 500 is an ABS substrate with a co extruded cap of an advanced Amorphous Terpolymer of Acrylic Styrene Acrylonitrile. It offers exceptional durability in weather related environments without painting or other types of UV protection. It can retain its color stability under long term exposure to the sun’s rays. It offers good esthetics, color options, good chemical resistance and high heat performance.

Polymer Name: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

Melt Flow Index: 7.6 - 7.6 g/10 min

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

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Applications

This product is ideal for outdoor applications such as marine, ATV,
RV, Spas, Pools and Lawn and Garden equipment or anywhere the
above characteristics are required.

Processing

Processing conditions for this product are:
Surface temperature = 300
390ºF
Mold temperature = 110
185ºF
Plug Temperature = 220
300ºF
De
mold = 200ºF
Mold shrink =.005
--.008 in/in

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ultimate Elongation14.8%D-638
Flexural Modulus3,22,500psiD-790
HDT at 264 psi, Annealed210ºFD-648
Melt Flow7.6g/10 minD-1238
Mold Shrinkage0.003-0.005in/inD-955
Notched Izod at 32 ºF3.7ft lb/inD-256
Notched Izod at 72 ºF5.1ft lb/inD-256
Specific Gravity1.05g/ccD-792
Tensile at Max5640psiD-638

Technical Details & Test Data

Finishing

Parts made from this material may be joined with machine screws,
bolts, nuts, and washers, rivets and spring steel fasteners. Thread
cutting or thread forming screws is an economical means of securing
separate parts. Press and snap techniques or sonic welding may also
be used. Caution, this product will be somewhat more brittle than
Prime ABS 750.

Packaging & Availability

Colors, Textures and Capabilities

There are several colors available, however, please check with
your Primex representative for specific colors. Typically the
product is smooth but some patterns are available.