Dongguan Yujie Industrial Investment Co., Ltd.

A Leading Domestic Manufacturer of Electroplating-Grade RABS

- Product: GRS and UL94 Certified Electroplating-Grade PCR ABS

- Features: Single Raw Material, Modified and Adjusted, Low Impurities, High Bonding Strength

- Applications: Bathroom Fixtures, Home Appliance Decorative Parts, Automotive Trim Parts, Electronic Cigarette Electroplating Parts

- Advantages: High Recycling Content (30%~100% PCR), Yield Approaching that of Virgin Material Core Differences Between Electroplating-Grade ABS and Ordinary ABS

1. Different Composition and Structure (Most Fundamental)

- Ordinary ABS: Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Blend, Uneven Distribution of the Rubber Phase (Butadiene), and Inconsistent Particle Size. Purpose: To Ensure Strength, Toughness, and General Cost-Effectiveness.

- Electroplating-Grade ABS: Specially Optimized Rubber Phase with Smaller Particle Size and Uniform Distribution, and Higher Butadiene Content (Typically 15%~22%). Purpose: To Allow for Uniform Etching During Coarsening, Forming Fine Micropores for Strong Coating.

2. Surface Performance Differences

- Ordinary ABS: Prone to flow marks, shrinkage marks, pitting, and obvious seam lines, unsuitable for electroplating.

- Electroplating-grade ABS: Denseer surface, high gloss, no obvious defects, uniform micropores after roughening, bright after electroplating, no peeling or delamination.

3. Electroplating Process Adaptability (Decisive)

- Ordinary ABS: Uneven etching during roughening → poor coating adhesion → prone to blistering, peeling, chromium loss, and pitting. Basically unsuitable for electroplating. - Electroplating-grade ABS: Specifically designed for chemical roughening → uniform micropores → strong coating adhesion, passes thermal shock, cross-cut adhesion, and salt spray tests.

4. Flowability and Molding Properties

- Ordinary ABS: Wide flowability range, some are hard and brittle, some are soft.

- Electroplating-grade ABS: Moderate flowability, easy to fill, less prone to internal stress, reducing cracking after electroplating.

5. Heat Resistance and Strength

- Electroplating grade ABS generally has slightly lower heat resistance (due to a higher rubber phase).

- Ordinary ABS has better strength and rigidity. For electroplating, heat resistance is less important than bonding strength; for structural components, strength is paramount.

6. Price

- Electroplating grade ABS is 1000-3000 RMB/ton more expensive than ordinary ABS.

- Higher-end electroplating (e.g., mirror bright chrome, automotive parts) is more expensive.

7. Typical Applications

-Ordinary ABS: Appliance housings, toys, general structural components, daily necessities, non-electroplated products.

-Electroplating grade ABS: Automotive trim parts, bathroom faucet covers, appliance buttons/decorative rings, e-cigarette housings, high-end electroplated parts.

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William Chen Email: 13030895350@163.com

Yujie PCR website: www.yujiepcr.com