Pbt rod Hydex® 4101 is a polyester that is less brittle, more chip resistant, and easier to machine than PET. Pbt has the strength & wear resistance of general purpose nylon, and a higher continuous use temperature (240° F) It is FDA/NSF/3A Compliant.

Hydex 4101 and Hydex 4101L (internally lubricated) represent a family of stock shape plastics with elevated performance over PET-P, Acetal and Nylon. Hydex 4101 is a PBT Polyester with an outstanding set of properties that include; wear resistance, chemical resistance and toughness. Hydex 4101L (Lubricated) is an enhanced version with improved wear, PV range and lubricity over Hydex 4101. In direct comparison to other commonly used plastics, Hydex 4101 and Hydex 4101L have:

Improved Wear and Chemical Resistance Versus Acetal

Hydex 4101 and 4101L are compatible with chemicals having a pH range of 2.0 - 9.0, Acetal's range is 4.0 to 9.0
Hydex 4101 and 4101L can with stand repeated "CIP" chemical washdown without affecting material performance. Acetal degrades upon repeated contact with aqueous chlorine solutions.
Hydex 4101L has 30% higher limiting PV than Delrin AF
Hydex 4101L has about two times better wear factor than Acetal
Hydex 4101L is approved for direct food contact, Delrin AF is not

Superior Dimensional Stability Over Nylon

Hydex 4101 and 4101L have moisture absorption of 0.07%
Nylon has moisture absorption 15 times greater than Hydex, and can exhibit significant dimensional changes in use

Best Wear and Lubricity When Compared to PET-P

Hydex 4101 and 4101L have 20% greater impact strength than PET-P
Hydex 4101L has about 50% better wear factor than PET-P
Hydex 4101L has more than twice the LPV performance than PET-P
Hydex 4101L has 50% lower coefficient of friction than PET-P

Technical Data Sheet for Hydex

4101 - ASTM-D-5927 TPES0211, 1CFR177.1630, ASTM D-6261 S-TPES0111

4101L-ASTM D-6261 S-TPES0120, USDA, 3A

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Hydex® 4101 Pbt Natural Rod
Unilate General Purpose PBT Rods

Diameter Inches Hydex Stock Order# Hydex Price Per Foot Hydex Purchase Online Unilate Stock # Unilate Price/ft Unilate Purchase Online

0.250 KR-1041 $1.50 Buy Now - - -

0.375 N/A N/A N/A KR-5536 $2.28 Special Order

0.500 KR-1042 $3.90 Buy Now KR-1042N $2.33 Buy Now

0.625 KR-1043 $6.75 Buy Now KR-1043N $4.05 Buy Now

0.750 KR-1044 $7.27 Buy Now KR-1044N $4.32 Buy Now

0.875 KR-2869 $11.21 Buy Now KR-2869N $6.68 Buy Now

1.000 KR-1045 $12.00 Buy Now KR-1045N $7.14 Buy Now

1.250 KR-1046 $17.96 Buy Now KR-1046N $10.68 Buy Now

1.500 KR-1037 $22.48 Buy Now KR-1037N $26.58 Buy Now

- - - - KR-3208N $29.70 Buy Now

2.000 KR-1034 $39.82 Buy Now KR-1034N $31.34 Buy Now

2.250 KR-1047 $65.52 Buy Now - - -

2.500 KR-1035 $76.73 Buy Now KR-1035N $52.10 Buy Now

3.000 KR-1036 $95.60 Buy Now KR-1036N $65.92 Buy Now

3.500 KR-1048 $132.93 Buy Now KR-1048N $104.27 Buy Now

4.000 KR-1049 $163.88 Buy Now KR-1049N $121.10 Buy Now

4.250 N/A N/A KR-5543 $136.92 Special Order

4.500 KR-1050 $303.71 Buy Now KR-1050N $181.45 Buy Now

4.750 N/A N/A KR-5544 $171.52 Special Order

5.000 KR-1051 $339.92 Buy Now KR-1051N $203.04 Buy Now

5.250 N/A N/A KR-5545 $220.66 Special Order

5.500 KR-1052 $424.78 Buy Now - - -

5.750 N/A N/A KR-5546 $264.58 Special Order

6.000 KR-1053 $458.78 Buy Now KR-1053N $274.05 Buy Now

6.500 N/A N/A KR-5547 $356.62 Special Order

7.000 N/A N/A KR-5548 $356.62 Special Order

7.500 N/A N/A KR-5549 $475.52 Special Order

8.000 N/A N/A KR-5550 $541.90 Special Order

9.000 N/A N/A KR-5550 $2480.76 Special Order

10.00 N/A N/A KR-5620 $2987.90 Special Order

Thickness Tolerances
Size	Tolerance
1-1/2" & 2"	+.002/-.000
2-1/2"	+.025/-.000
3"	oversize

Both Hydex^® 4101 and 4101L are approved for direct food contact (FDA, USDA, and 3A Dairy compliant).

Hydex® 4101L Pbt Rod, Hydex^® 4101L is an internally-lubricated version designed for use in higher wear resistance, PV range and lower coefficient of friction applications.
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Diameter Inches	Stock Order#	Price Per Foot	Purchase Online
0.500	KR-279	$62.88	Buy Now
2.00	KR-1038	$109.08	Buy Now
2.50	KR-1039	$179.21	Buy Now
3.00	KR-1040	$257.85	Buy Now

NOTE: Standard tolerances:
1/4 to 1 in. = +.002/-.000,
1-1/8 to 2 in. = +.005/-.000,
2-1/8 to 2-3/4 = +.025/-.000,
3 to 6 in. = oversize

TYPICAL PROPERTIES of HYDEX^® 4101 PBT-P
ASTM or UL test	Property	Hydex^® 4101	Hydex^® 4101L
*PHYSICAL*
D792	Density (lb/in³) (g/cm³)	0.047 1.31	0.049 1.36
D570	Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%)	0.07	0.07
*MECHANICAL*
D638	Tensile Strength (psi)	9,400	7,200
D638	Tensile Modulus (psi)	425,000	380,000
D638	Tensile Elongation at Break (%)	50	40
D790	Flexural Strength (psi)	11,600	10,600
D790	Flexural Modulus (psi)	420,000	390,000
D695	Compressive Strength (psi)	11,000	11,000
D695	Compressive Modulus (psi)	-	-
D785	Hardness, Rockwell	R120	R110
D256	IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in)	0.7	0.7
*THERMAL*
D696	Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (x 10^-5 in./in./°F)	4.5	5.0
D648	Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C) at 264 psi	200 / 93	195 / 89
D3418	Melting Temperature (°F / °C)	420 / 215	420 / 215
-	Max Operating Temp (°F / °C)	221 / 105	221 / 105
C177	Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) (x 10^-4 cal/cm-sec-°C)	- -	- -
UL94	Flammability Rating	HB	HB
*ELECTRICAL*
D149	Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8" thick	410	-
D150	Dielectric Constant at 60 Hz	3.3	-
D150	Dissipation Factor at 60 Hz	0.002	-
D257	Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)at 50% RH	4.5 x 10¹⁶	-