Description: Degussa AG’s High Performance Polymers Business Unit manufactures a range of polybutylene terephthalate compounds that are supplied under the registered trademark VESTODUR® . Material properties characterizing VESTODUR compounds are:- high thermostability
- high stiffness
- low water absorption resulting in high dimensional stability
- high hardness
- good strength
- good sliding friction behavior, low abrasion
- good creep behavior
- good electrical properties
- good chemical resistance
- good weathering resistance
- good processability
- no tendency to form stress cracks
Specific Notes for this Material: X7396 is a resin with an exceptional low post-extrusion shrinkage, good hydrolysis resistance and high heat aging stability. Recommended for semi-tight buffering or small central core tubes. Information provided by degussa. Evonik Industries is the successor company to Degussa. |