New PBT blends for exterior truck cab components

摘要

POLYBUTYLENE terephthalate (PBT) blends can be used in many different ways in the production of paneling/moldings and add-on body parts for truck cabs. Examples include fenders, wind deflectors, A-pillars, access steps and radiator grilles. One existing series application is the bumper of the Eurocargo truck from IVECO, which is made from the glass fiber-reinforced PBT+PET blend Pocan TS3220. The success of this material has now resulted in LANXESS adding Pocan A3131, C3230 XF and T3150 XF to its portfolio of PBT blends for exterior truck components. "The three materials have each been optimized with specific strengths in mind, such as good coatability, minimal distortion and excellent stiffness. They also offer the usual advantages of PBT blends," explains Jurgen Horstmann, Key Account Manager for the truck industry in the Semi-Crystalline Products business unit.