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Hydex 4101

Polybutylene Terephthalate

Supplied by Ensinger-Hyde

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Toughness
  • Good Wear Resistance
Uses 
  • Bushings
  • Cams
  • Filaments
  • Food Service Applications
  • Gears
  • Non-specific Food Applications
  • Pump Parts
  • Valves/Valve Parts
  • Wear Strip
Agency Ratings 
 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
ASTM D792
Water Absorption (24 hr)
%
ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
ASTM D638
Tensile Strength
psi
ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Yield)
%
ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
ASTM D790
Coefficient of Friction
    ASTM D1894
vs. Steel - Dynamic
 
 
vs. Steel - Static
 
 
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
ASTM D256
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Unannealed)
°F
ASTM D648
Max. Continuous Use Temperature
°F
ASTM D794
Additional Information
The value listed as Max Continuous Use Temp, ASTM D794, was tested in accordance with UL 746B.
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Hydex 4101, Hydex , Hydex4101, 4101, Polybutylene Terephthalate, PBT, Polyester, Ensinger-Hyde, PolybutyleneTerephthalate
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Wear Resistance, Wear Resistant, Good Toughness, Tough, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Wear Strip, Wear Strips, Valves, Valve Parts, Food Applications.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1), USDA (1).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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