(PBT) Polybutylene terephthalate

Goodfellow provides high-performance polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) for specialized applications in research and industry, offering this engineering thermoplastic in multiple forms to meet specific needs. PBT is known for its excellent dimensional stability, high strength, and good electrical insulating properties. These characteristics make PBT particularly valuable in industries such as automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. In the automotive sector, PBT is used for electrical connectors, sensor housings, and under-the-hood components, benefiting from its resistance to automotive fluids and thermal stability. The electronics industry utilizes PBT in the production of switch housings, circuit board components, and insulating parts, taking advantage of its electrical properties and moldability. In consumer goods, PBT finds applications in appliance components and precision gears. Emerging technologies leveraging PBT include advanced 3D printing filaments for functional prototypes and end-use parts. Goodfellow's provision of PBT supports cutting-edge research in materials science, particularly in the areas of polymer engineering and electrical insulation materials. The unique combination of properties in PBT ensures its continued importance in both scientific exploration and industrial innovation, especially in applications requiring dimensional accuracy and electrical performance.