Alternative to ASA
Alternative to ASA
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Hi all,
Just would like to get some advise on any good alternative resin for ASA. The part is used in conveyor rollers, its just a plug we stick on both sides, apply some grease to prevent dust and water going in. We want to find something besides ASA due to cost and also the availability issue in Asia.
Part needs to have good impact resistance and UV resistance as it'll be used in mines to transport rocks. No constant load on the part, its just a plug.
Any suggestions?
Just would like to get some advise on any good alternative resin for ASA. The part is used in conveyor rollers, its just a plug we stick on both sides, apply some grease to prevent dust and water going in. We want to find something besides ASA due to cost and also the availability issue in Asia.
Part needs to have good impact resistance and UV resistance as it'll be used in mines to transport rocks. No constant load on the part, its just a plug.
Any suggestions?






RE: Alternative to ASA
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RE: Alternative to ASA
RE: Alternative to ASA
If it needs UV forget ABS.
If it needs the same mould shrinkage you are pretty limited.
Maybe SAN? I don't really remember its properties other than cear and low shrinkage.
Maybe one of the newer PET amorphous grades. They are exceptionally difficult to mould though.
Apart from mould shrinkage UV stabilised nylon would be a shoe in.
Regards
Pat
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RE: Alternative to ASA
RE: Alternative to ASA
See this thread:
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