HYDEX® 4101 UD Blue (TECADUR PBT UD blue)
HYDEX 4101 UD blue has been specifically designed for the demanding environment of the food processing industry. For several years, the industry has been moving towards materials used in equipment design that are detectable in some way; either visually, by metal or x-ray detection, in order to improve food safety, and reduce the possibility of product contamination. HYDEX 4101 UD blue, a memeber of Ensinger's Ultra-detectable product family, offers visibility for all three detection types with one material.
This multi-detectable plastic product’s specially formulated fillers are detectable to both x-ray and metal detection systems, and its blue coloration is visible to optical inspection systems. In addition, as part of the polyester family, HYDEX 4101 UD blue exhibits the very good physical properties typical of the family, as well as excellent resistance to chlorine and caustic cleaning solutions. It is a food grade plastic material that can meet most agency requirements for food contact compliance.
Facts
PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate)
Color
blue
Density
1.59 g/cm3
Fillers
detectable filler
Features
- resistent to cleaning agents
- food grade blue
- good chemical resistance
- good dimensional stability
- good impact strength
- metal detectable
- x-ray opaque
Industries
food processing
food engineering
conveyor technology
packaging and paper machinery
Show/Hide Mechanical Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Tensile strength | 9,300 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Modulus of elasticity (tensile test) | 550,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Elongation at break (tensile test) | 3.53 | % | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Flexural strength | 15,250 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 790 |
| Modulus of elasticity (flexural test) | 556,150 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 790 |
| Compression strength | 13,760 | psi | @ 73 °F, 10% strain | ASTM D 695 |
| Compression strength | 3,200 | psi | @ 73 °F, 1% strain | ASTM D 695 |
| Compression modulus | 346,360 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 695 |
| Impact strength (Izod) | 0.58 | ft-lbs/in | Notched | ASTM D 256 |
| Rockwell hardness | 92 | M-Scale | ASTM D 785 |
Show/Hide Thermal Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Melting temperature | 437 | °F | ||
| Deflection temperature | 393 | °F | @ 66 psi | ASTM D 648 |
| Deflection temperature | 275 | °F | @ 264 °F | ASTM D 648 |
| Service temperature | 221 | °F | Long Term | |
| Thermal expansion (CLTE) | 4.05 | *10-5 in/in/°F | ASTM D 696 |
Show/Hide Other Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Moisture absorption | 0.2 | % | @24 hr, 73 °F | ASTM D 570 |
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