Why ABS Edge Banding Is Preferred for Many Furniture Items? 

Introduction：

Are you worried that your furniture may crack easily, cannot withstand high temperatures, or has poor environmental performance? If you choose ABS as the edge material, you don’t have to worry about that, as it is synonymous with ‘high-quality edging’.

What is Edge Banding?

Edge banding refers to a process technology that processes the exposed edges of the furniture board. It can cover the unsightly part of the board, making more textured. In addition, it can also prevent the edges of the board from getting damp and absorbing water, and avoid the expansion and cracking of the board due to moisture immersion. The ABS edge banding is the key to improving the quality of furniture.

What the ABS edge banding can bring us?

Chemical resistance:

ABS is one of the most advanced materials in the world, it is a ternary polymer of three monomers: acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene. These chemicals can give ABS chemical resistance and low temperature resistance. It has a very good corrosion resistance. Based on the Table 4.3 in the Plastics Handbook (Hanser Publishers, 2017), ASTM D543 shows that the mass change of ABS after 24 hours of immersion is less than 0.5%. ABS will not be affected by any of liquids like soy sauce, peanut oil, and can still maintain a beautiful look.

Temperature resistance:

About its temperature resistance. According to the Table 15.3 “Thermal Properties of Common Plastics” in *Plastics Materials* (Brydson, 2016), the temperature range of ABS is -40°C to 100°C, while that of PVC is -30°C to 80°C. This shows that ABS products have a broader application range compared to PVC.

Aesthetics:

ABS does not add any fillers during production. Therefore, after trimming, the rounded corners are very smooth and shiny. Furthermore, the color of the edge is similar to the surface color, does not turn white, has good gloss. In contrast, PVC tends to develop white edges during trimming due to the addition of carbonate high-filler.

Impact resistance:

Are you worried that your furniture will often get scratched during daily use, affecting its functionality and appearance? According to Polymer Engineering & Science, Vol. 61, 2021 (ABS Impact Performance Study), at room temperature and under ISO 180 conditions, the cantilever beam notch impact strength of ABS is 10–25 kJ/m². It has excellent impact resistance and can withstand daily wear and tear.

Environmental friendliness:

The environmental protection of wood products is more and more important to the public, the big smell of wood products is difficult for people to accept. Through the following comparison table of ABS edge banding and PVC edge banding data, we can concluded that ABS edge banding will be more suitable for your environmental protection idea.

FAQ:

How to clean furniture with ABS edge banding properly ?

First, use a soft cloth dipped in neutral cleaner or diluted soapy water to wipe the surface. Next, go over it again with a water-soaked cloth to rinse away any residue. Finally, dry it completely with a clean dry cloth.

Conclusion.

So, why ABS edge banding is preferred for many furniture? The reason is of course its fantastic features and experience of use. After reading so many outstanding characteristics of ABS edge banding, is it a heartwarming choice for you? You can contact Goodlife Furniture, and we will provide you with the solution that makes your heart sing.