PBT
Semi-crystalline thermoplastic
Properties:
- Low moisture absorption
- Good sliding properties
- High wear resistance
- High tensile strength and stiffness
- High impact toughness
- Good workability
- Good adhesive properties
- Good weldability
- Good thermal stability against aging
Chemical resistance
Highly resistant to: hydrocarbons, fats, oils, fuels, ethers, esters, ketones, water up to 40 °C, acids (diluted)
Not resistant to: halogens, alkalis, water from approx. 60 °C
Fields of application
For industrial parts in many industries, for both internal and external use.
Machinery and equipment factories
E.g. Gears, levers, cranks, wheels, cams, bearings, sliding elements