PBT Engineered Matrix • 30% Glass Fibre
PBT GF30 FR
Flame Retardant Glass Reinforced PBT — PBT GF30 FR
PBT GF30 FR is a 30% glass-fibre-reinforced, UL 94 V-0 flame-retardant PBT compound engineered for demanding high-temperature structural electrical enclosures and relay bases.
Base Polymer
PBT
Reinforcement
Glass Fibre
Reinforcement %
30%
Moulding Process
Injection Moulding
Available Formulation Colours
NaturalBlack
COMPOUND PROFILE • PBT GF30 FR
Grade Specification Overview
POLIMATRIX PBT GF30 FR
Flame Retardant Glass Reinforced PBT — PBT GF30 FR
Glass fibre
30% wt%
Processing
Injection moulding
MFI
20 g/10 min
Heat / impact
UL 94 V-0
Recommended for: High-voltage electrical connectors components, subject to dimensional, mechanical and processing validation.
Performance Profile
Qualitative Indicators — Typical values on TDSRelative engineering performance ratings across key mechanical and thermal dimensions.
Tensile Stiffness
Excellent
Tensile Strength
Excellent
Impact Resistance
Good
Heat Resistance (HDT)
Excellent
Dimensional Stability
Excellent
Processability
High
Surface Finish
High
Key Formulation Characteristics
30% glass fibre loading
UL 94 V-0 flame retardancy
Very high stiffness & tensile strength
Low thermal expansion & high electrical insulation
Reinforcement: 30% Glass Fibre
Formulated for Injection Moulding
Typical Properties & ASTM Standards
Verified typical values for PBT GF30 FR as published on technical data sheet.
| Mechanical / Physical Property | Test Standard | Typical Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Index (MFI / MFR) | ASTM D1238 | 20 | g/10 min |
| Specific Gravity / Density | ASTM D792 | 1.62 | g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D638 | 110 | MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | ASTM D790 | 8,500 | MPa |
| Izod Impact Strength (Notched) | ASTM D256 | 8.0 | kg·cm/cm |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT / VSP) | ASTM D648 | 195 | °C |
| Flammability Rating | UL 94 | V-0 | Rating |
* Typical values, not specification limits. Values are for material selection purposes only.
Target Applications
Proven Electrical & Electronics components and commercial end-use parts moulded with PBT GF30 FR:
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Technical Assistance
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