CELANEX® PBTPBT-GF15 FR(17)CharacteristicsProcessingInjection MouldingDelivery formPelletsAdditivesLubricantsSpecial characteristicsFlame retardantProduct TextCelanex 3216 is a non-exuding (UL and CSA approved V-0 at 1/32 inch and 5V at 1/8 inch ),15% fiberglass reinforced polybutylene terephthalate which has an excellent balance of mechanical properties and processability. It is well suited for electrical connector applications where its UL approved 50% regrind use capability allows maximum use of purchased product.
ValueUnitTest NormMelting temperature, 10°C/min225°C*** 11357-1/-3Glass transition temperature, 10°C/min60°C*** 11357-1/-3Temperature of deflection under load, 1.8 MPa187°C*** 75-1/-2Temperature of deflection under load, 0.45 MPa217°C*** 75-1/-2Temperature of deflection under load, 8 MPa95°C*** 75-1/-2Vicat softening temperature, 50°C/h 50N206°C*** 306Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE), parallel36E-6/K*** 11359-1/-2Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE), normal100E-6/K*** 11359-1/-2
Flammability
ValueUnitTest NormBurning Behav. at thickness hV-0classIEC 60695-11-10Thickness tested0.38mmIEC 60695-11-10Burning Behav. 5V at thickness h5VAclassIEC 60695-11-20Thickness tested3mmIEC 60695-11-20Oxygen index29.5%*** 4589-1/-2
ValueUnitTest NormHumidity absorption, 2mm0.17%Sim. to *** 62Water absorption, 2mm0.4%Sim. to *** 62Water absorption, Immersion 24h0.05%Sim. to *** 62Density1540kg/m³*** 1183
VDA Properties
ValueUnitTest NormEmission of organic compounds25µgC/gVDA 277
Injection
ValueUnitDrying RecommendedyesDrying Temperature120°CDrying Time, Dehumidified Dryer4hProcessing Moisture Content≤0.04%Melt Temperature Optimum250°CMin. melt temperature240°CMax. melt temperature260°CScrew tangential speed0.1 - 0.3m/sMold Temperature Optimum80°CMin. mould temperature60°CMax. mould temperature130°CAdditional informationInjection molding
Preprocessing
To avoid hydrolytic degradation during processing, CELANEX resins have to be dried to a moisture level equal to or less than 0.02%. Drying should be done in a dehumidifying hopper dryer capable of dewpoints <-30°F (-34°C) at 250°F (121°C) for 4 hours..
Processing
Rear Temperature 450-470 (230-240) deg F (deg C) Center Temperature 460-480 (235-250) deg F (deg C) Front Temperature 470-490 (240-255) deg F (deg C) Nozzle Temperature 480-490 (250-255) deg F (deg C) Melt Temperature 460-490 (235-255) deg F (deg C) Mold Temperature 150-200 (65-93) deg F (deg C) Back Pressure 0-50 psi Screw Speed Medium Injection Speed Fast
Injection speed, injection pressure and holding pressure have to be optimized to the individual article geometry. To avoid material degradation during processing low back pressure and minimum screw speed have to be used. Overheating of the material has to be avoided, in particular for flame retardant grades. Up to 50% clean and dry regrind may be used for the &#39;16 series&#39; flame retardant grades.
Processing Notes
Pre-Drying
To avoid hydrolytic degradation during processing, CELANEX resins have to be dried to a moisture level equal to or less than 0.02%. Drying should be done in a dehumidifying hopper dryer capable of dewpoints <-40°F (-40°C) at 250°F (121°C) for 4 hours.
Storage
For subsequent storage of the material in the dryer until processed (<= 60 h) it is necessary to lower the temperature to 100° C.
Automotive
OEMStandardAdditional InformationLi AutoQ/LiA53100382021 (V2)Stellantis - ChryslerMS.50103 / CPN-3765Non-matched Color