PBT
PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) is a strong and stiff engineering plastic with excellent machining characteristics, chemical resistance, and bearing and wear properties. It is often used for food processing machinery applications when low moisture absorption, resistance to staining, or resistance to cleaning chemicals is required. PBT is ideal for applications such as cams, bearings, gears, food pistons, wear strips, scraper blades, valve bodies and conveyor components.
PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate)
PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) is a strong, stiff engineering plastic with excellent machining characteristics, chemical resistance, and bearing and wear properties. PBT is often used for food processing machinery applications when low moisture absorption, resistance to staining, or resistance to cleaning chemicals is required.
Typical Properties
UNITS | ASTM TEST | ||
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Tensile Strength | psi | D638 | 8,690 |
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity | psi | D790 | 330,000 |
Izod Impact (notched) | ft-lbs/in of notch | D256 | 1.5 |
Heat Deflection Temperature (66psi / 264psi) | °F | D648 | 310 130 |
Water Absorption (Immersion 24 hours) | % | D570 | 0.08 |
Physical Properties
UNITS | ASTM TEST | ||
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Specific Gravity | – | D792 | 1.30 |
Water Absorption (Immersion 24 hours) | % | D570 | 0.08 |
UNITS | ASTM TEST | ||
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Tensile Strength | psi | D638 | 8,690 |
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity | psi | D638 | 416,000 |
Tensile Elongation | % | D638 | 300 |
Flexural Strength | psi | D790 | 12,000 |
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity | psi | D790 | 330,000 |
Compressive Strength | psi | D695 | – |
Hardness | scale as noted | D785, D2240 | M72 |
Izod Impact | ft-lbs/in | D256 | 1.5 |
Electrical Properties
UNITS | ASTM TEST | ||
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Dielectric Strength | V/mil | D149 | 400 |
UNITS | ASTM TEST | ||
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Light Transmittance | % | D1003 | – |
Haze | % | D1003 | – |
UNITS | ASTM TEST | ||
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Coefficient of Friction | – | Dynamic | 0.25 |