FDM – ABS-ESD7
ABS-ESD7 is an electrostatic dissipative (ESD) ABS for FDM 3D printing from Stratasys. It prevents static buildup, so it will not discharge into sensitive electronics or attract dust and fine particles. That makes it ideal for jigs, fixtures, nests, and enclosures used to build, test, and handle electronic components, as well as production line and conveyor parts.
What ABS-ESD7 Is Best For
- Jigs and fixtures for electronics assembly and test
- Nests and screw assembly guides for ESD-sensitive parts
- Enclosures, covers, and trays for circuit boards
- Production line and conveyor parts
- Parts for clean rooms and powder handling, where dust attraction is a problem
- Functional prototypes and packaging for electronics
When another material is a better fit
- Need an ESD-safe part with fine detail: SLA ESD Resin
- Need a standard ABS without ESD: ABS-M30
- Need flame retardance: Firewire FR ABS
Key Material Facts
- Static dissipative: 10⁴ to 10⁹ ohms, tested per ANSI ESD S20.20, S11.11, and STM11.12
- Does not attract dust, powders, or fine particles
- Heat deflection temperature: 105°C (220°F) at 66 psi
- Glass transition temperature: 106°C (222°F)
- Strength and toughness similar to standard ABS
- Black only, printed with soluble support
ABS-ESD7 Material Properties
Version note: we print ABS-ESD7 from Stratasys. Values below come from Stratasys’ 2026 data sheet (printed on an F900, 0.010″ layers).
Mechanical properties (mean values from Stratasys’ published data sheet; XZ = on edge, along the layers; ZX = upright, across the layers)
| Property | XZ | ZX | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile yield strength | 35.4 MPa (5,130 psi) | No yield | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile strength at break | 33.9 MPa (4,920 psi) | 27.0 MPa (3,920 psi) | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile modulus | 2.69 GPa (391 ksi) | 2.28 GPa (330 ksi) | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at break | 3.4% | 1.6% | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural strength | 67.5 MPa (9,800 psi) at 5% strain, no break | 44.3 MPa (6,440 psi) | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural modulus | 2.41 GPa (350 ksi) | 2.04 GPa (296 ksi) | ASTM D790 |
| Notched Izod impact | 36 J/m (0.68 ft-lbf/in) | 21 J/m (0.38 ft-lbf/in) | ASTM D256 |
Thermal, electrical, and physical properties
| Property | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Surface and volume resistance (ESD range) | 10⁴ – 10⁹ ohms | ANSI ESD S20.20, S11.11, STM11.12 |
| Volume resistivity | 10⁴ – 10⁹ ohm-cm | ASTM D257 |
| Heat deflection temperature @ 66 psi | 104.6°C (220°F) | ASTM D648 |
| Heat deflection temperature @ 264 psi | 101.4°C (215°F) | ASTM D648 |
| Glass transition temperature | 105.5°C (222°F) | ASTM D7426 |
| CTE, −50 to 100°C (XY) | 63 µm/m·°C (35 µin/in·°F) | ASTM E831 |
| Thermal conductivity, 30°C | 0.31 W/m·K | ASTM E1952 |
| Specific gravity | 1.07 | ASTM D792 |
More information on ABS-ESD7 is available from Stratasys, the material manufacturer.
Stratasys found that most part shapes and build orientations land in the ESD-safe range, but thin-walled cylinders can vary. If your part has thin round walls and must be ESD safe, tell us when you request a quote so we can plan the build. ABS-ESD7 runs on our large-format FDM systems, which build single parts up to 36″ × 24″ × 36″.
FDM parts are strongest along the layers and weaker between them, so we orient each part to put strength where it is needed. Tell us how your part will be loaded when you request a quote. Our FDM Part Design Guide covers wall thickness, orientation, supports, and threaded inserts.
Finish and Color Options
ABS-ESD7 parts are black. Paint, coatings, and vapor smoothing can cover the dissipative surface and defeat its ESD properties, so we only offer sanding on this material. We ship FDM parts with a strip and ship finish: we dissolve the supports and send the part with layer lines visible. Sanding and heat-set threaded inserts are available on request and quoted per part. See all of our finishing and post-processing options.
ABS-ESD7 Part Gallery
Related Resources
- FDM 3D printing overview
- FDM part design guide
- Accuracy of 3D printed parts
- Machine and material comparison
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