Mechanical Properties
PBT-CF60 is engineered for superior mechanical performance, featuring 60% carbon fiber content that provides outstanding stiffness, strength, and wear resistance. It surpasses PBT-CF50 and unreinforced PBT, making it ideal for applications exposed to extreme mechanical loads and stress.
Tensile Strength: ≥ 220 MPa
Flexural Strength: ≥ 400 MPa
Impact Strength: ≥ 4.5 kJ/m²
With 60% carbon fiber reinforcement, PBT-CF60 offers unrivaled mechanical strength, making it perfect for high performance applications that demand superior mechanical properties.
Thermal and Chemical Resistance
PBT-CF60 retains the excellent thermal and chemical stability of pure PBT, even with its high carbon fiber content. It performs reliably in environments exposed to high temperatures and aggressive chemicals.
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): Approx. 320°C
Long-Term Service Temperature: Up to 320°C
Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to oils, fuels, solvents, and other chemicals
PBT-CF60 excels in extreme thermal and chemical conditions, making it suitable for the most demanding environments.
Wear Resistance and Processing
PBT-CF60 offers exceptional wear resistance due to its high carbon fiber content, maintaining structural integrity under high friction and stress. It remains easy to process with standard thermoplastic methods.
Wear Resistance: Outstanding under high friction and stress
Processing Methods: Suitable for injection molding and extrusion
Its durability and processability make PBT-CF60 ideal for heavy-duty industrial applications.
Environmental Adaptability
PBT-CF60 features low moisture absorption and excellent dimensional stability, ensuring reliable performance even under fluctuating environmental conditions.
Water Absorption: Low
Dimensional Stability: Excellent, even with high temperature and humidity fluctuations
PBT-CF60 delivers consistent performance across diverse environmental conditions.
Applications
PBT-CF60 is engineered for high performance applications that require superior mechanical strength, wear resistance, and chemical stability. Common applications include:
Automotive: Components exposed to extreme mechanical loads, high vibrations, and elevated temperatures.
Industrial Manufacturing: Parts such as bushings, seals, and electrical components that undergo heavy wear and stress.
Electronics: Housings and connectors subjected to mechanical stress and thermal cycling.
Household Appliances: Parts requiring exceptional strength, wear resistance, and dimensional stability.
Summary Table for PBT-CF60
Characteristic |
Value/Description |
Carbon Fiber Content |
60% |
Tensile Strength |
≥ 220 MPa |
Flexural Strength |
≥ 400 MPa |
Impact Strength |
≥ 4.5 kJ/m² |
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) |
Approx. 320°C |
Long-Term Service Temperature |
Up to 320°C |
Chemical Resistance |
Excellent |
Water Absorption |
Low |
Processing Methods |
Injection molding, extrusion |
Wear Resistance |
Outstanding under high friction and stress |
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