Materials - PBT

Balances superior wear and moisture resistance in both wet and dry environments

Approved by the FDA and USDA for use in food contact parts, PBT offers an ideal balance of wear resistance, moisture resistance, strength and toughness. It is also versatile enough to meet demanding electronic manufacturing requirements for dimensional stability, impact resistance and rigidity. PBT is easily machined and fabricated, and, when internally lubricated, reduces friction in high-speed wear applications.

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Description
 

• Polybutylene terephthalate

• Unreinforced thermoplastic polyester

• Semi-crystalline
   

Properties
 

• Excellent rigidity, strength and toughness to 225°F continuous use

• Superior impact and wear resistance

• Dimensionally stable

• Superior chemical resistance

• Good weather and UV resistance

• Virtually no moisture absorption

• High flexural modulus

• FDA, USDA, NSF and 3A Dairy compliant
   

Applications
 

• Pistons, valves, and screws

• Bushings, bearings and gears

• Water purification systems

• Food handling equipment and product forming dies

• Printing equipment

• Wear strips

• Pump components

• Electrical insulator
   

Industries
 

• Food and dairy processing

• Material and fluid handling

• Electronics manufacturing

• Automotive

• Textile production