ABS
ABS turns up in 2 fields: automotive, plumbing. Here is what it means to the people in each one.
ABS in automotive
The anti-lock braking system prevents wheels from locking up during emergency stops.
The anti-lock braking system uses wheel speed sensors to detect if a tire is about to stop rotating under heavy braking. A hydraulic control unit then rapidly pulses the brake pressure to that specific wheel, allowing the tire to maintain rolling traction. This keeps the driver in steering control and prevents the vehicle from entering an uncontrolled skid.
"Scan the module for codes, the ABS light came on right after they hit a massive pothole."
ABS in plumbing
A rigid black plastic pipe used extensively for drain, waste, and vent lines.
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene is a tough, impact-resistant plastic polymer used to manufacture black plumbing pipes and fittings. It is joined using a single-step solvent cement, unlike PVC which requires a separate purple primer. ABS is primarily used for non-pressure drain, waste, and vent applications in residential construction.
"Grab another length of two-inch ABS from the truck so we can finish roughing in this bathroom drain."