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WHY CONNECT IS MOLDED FROM A SUPERIOR PLASTIC BLEND

CONNECT is molded from ASA+PC, a thermoplastic blend that combines the UV stability of acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (aka acrylic styrene acrylonitrile) with the strength of polycarbonate, the plastic used in bulletproof glass.

It’s always worth noting when an OKW enclosure is molded from ASA or an ASA blend because this is usually a clue that the housing is a newer model. ASA and ASA+PC/ASA+PC-FR are much better than ABS when it comes to coping with the damaging effects of the Sun’s rays.

ASA+PC-FR is also more flame retardant than ABS:

  • ASA+PC-FR (UL 94 V-0) – the test samples are extinguished within five seconds’ average time (mean of 10 successive tests). None of the test samples burns longer than 10 seconds. None of the test samples emits burning particles.
  • ABS (UL 94 HB) – slow burning on a horizontal specimen. The burning rate is < 76 mm/min for thicknesses < 3 mm. Burning stops before 100 mm.

View our guide to flammability ratings for more information >>