Which Plastic Materials For Home Appliances Are The Most Durable?

Key Comparison of Highly Durable Plastic Materials for Home Appliances
Modified PC/ABS Alloy
Impact Resistance: Notched impact strength reaches 40–60 kJ/m²; it maintains 25–35 kJ/m² even at low temperatures (-40°C), offering drop and collision resistance far superior to standard ABS.
Weatherability & Aging Resistance: High-quality weather-resistant grades show a color difference (ΔE) of only 2–4 after 1,000 hours of QUV aging testing; mechanical property degradation is less than 20% after five years of outdoor use, with high resistance to yellowing and cracking.
Environmental Adaptability: Withstands extreme temperatures from -40°C to 85°C; mechanical property degradation is only 5–10% after prolonged exposure to high humidity, demonstrating excellent hydrolysis resistance.
Applications: High-end appliance housings, outdoor air conditioner casings, large outdoor refrigerators, industrial air conditioners, and other components requiring high structural strength.

 

Modified ABS
Impact Resistance:Notched impact strength is 20–30 kJ/m²; it withstands minor daily impacts but is prone to cracking under heavy impact.
Weatherability & Aging Resistance:Color difference (ΔE) is 3–5 after 1,000 hours of QUV aging testing; impact strength degrades by approximately 30% after five years of outdoor use.
Environmental Adaptability:Temperature range of -30°C to 70°C; prolonged use in high-humidity environments often leads to a reduction in surface gloss.
Applications:Mid-to-high-end standard appliance housings, TV panels, indoor air conditioner casings, and other indoor components.