Doca PBT GF30 is a PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) that combines both outstanding chemical resistance and mechanical properties. It has excellent dimensional stability, which it retains at elevated temperatures - up to 200°C for short periods of time, and very low thermal expansion.
PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) combines both outstanding chemical resistance and mechanical properties. It has excellent dimensional stability, which it retains at elevated temperatures - up to 200°C for short periods, and very low thermal expansion.
The glass fibre reinforced version of 30% (PBT GF30, GF or glass fibre PBT) is much more common than the unreinforced version. Its impact resistance is excellent at both high and low temperatures. It also has the high strength and stiffness typical of glass fibre composites. It is recommended for significant static loads rather than for sliding applications. Available in sheet and rod formats.
Some important features
Characterized by high dimensional stability and excellent mechanical damping and sound insulation. Recommended for applications requiring impact resistance, thermoforming. Suitable mainly for indoor applications, sensitive to UV radiation. For outdoor applications, lacquered and galvanized (surface coated) versions of the finished products are also produced by end-users. Electronic industry, electrical equipment, mechanical engineering, automotive are the main applications.
Chipping (turning, milling, drilling, boring, reaming, sawing): traditional metal, in some cases woodworking tools - carbon steel, high speed steel, carbide, diamond - can be used with a sharp finish. Cooling is recommended to allow high cutting speeds, e.g. v = 100-500 m/min for turning and milling, v = 50-100 m/min for drilling.
Gluing and welding: is feasible.
(*) legend:
A - applicable
B - limited application
C - not applicable
