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: X4159 is a modified polyester grade with a markedly higher flexibility, suitable where the flexibility of PA 12 secondary coatings has been insufficient. Recommended for tight buffering. Information provided by degussa. Evonik Industries is the successor company to Degussa. |