Description
Black ABS is the workhorse of engineering filaments. Strong, heat-resistant and great at hiding layer lines, it produces parts with a clean, professional look — the reliable choice for enclosures, mounting brackets and end-use parts that need to perform.
Why choose this filament
- Deep black color — hides layer lines for a clean, professional finish
- High toughness & heat resistance — parts that survive drops, heat and daily use
- Durable functional parts — ideal for enclosures, brackets and end-use parts
- Stable 1.75mm extrusion — smooth feeding with consistent diameter
Specifications
| Material | ABS |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm (±0.02 mm) |
| Net weight | 1 kg (2.2 lbs) |
| Density | 1.04 g/cm³ |
| Melt flow index | 18–22 g/10 min (220 °C, 10 kg) |
| Nozzle temperature | 220–250 °C |
| Bed temperature | 80–100 °C |
| Print speed | 40–100 mm/s |
| Recommended layer height | 0.2 mm |
| Vicat softening point | 100 °C |
| Tensile strength | 45 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 25% |
| Flexural strength | 70 MPa |
| Flexural modulus | 2300 MPa |
| Packaging | Vacuum-sealed spool + desiccant |
Printing Tips for ABS
ABS shrinks as it cools, so the two things that matter most are a hot, stable chamber and a well-prepped bed. Print at 240–250 °C with a 90–100 °C bed and keep the enclosure closed at 40–50 °C for the whole job. Cooling should stay off or very low — ABS bonds to itself far better when it cools slowly, and a draft mid-print is the fastest way to split a part.
- Enclose the printer and block drafts; open-frame printing warps or cracks ABS
- Run the part-cooling fan at 0–20% only; full cooling causes layer separation
- Acetone vapour smoothing after printing gives a glossy, injection-moulded finish
Storage and Batch Quality
ABS tolerates moisture better than the PLA family, but dried filament always prints cleaner and with less odour. Store spools sealed with desiccant, and if a spool has been open in humid air, dry it at 70–80 °C for 3–4 hours before use. Every batch is measured across the full spool at ±0.02 mm, mechanically wound, tangle-checked and vacuum-sealed with desiccant before boxing.
Applications
Enclosures, mounting brackets, automotive-style parts, jigs and end-use functional components.
Looking for a specific color or custom packaging? Request a factory-direct quote — OEM colors and private label welcome.
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