VALOX™
PBT (polybutylene terephthalate)
VALOX™ PBT family by SABIC — a semi-crystalline engineering plastic with high stiffness, very good chemical resistance and excellent electrical properties. Selected for connectors, housings and precision technical parts.
Manufacturer
SABIC
- VALOX™ (PBT) combines high stiffness, low moisture absorption and very good dimensional stability.
- Excellent electrical properties (CTI, dielectric) and chemical resistance to fuels, oils and many solvents.
- Customers choose VALOX™ for electrical connectors, precision automotive and appliance parts, and components requiring consistent mouldability.
High dimensional stability
Chemical resistance (fuels, oils)
Excellent electrical properties
Low moisture absorption
Flame-retardant grades (UL94 V-0)
Very good injection processing
Electrical & electronic connectors
Automotive (under-hood, electrical)
Precision electronics housings
Lighting (fixtures, components)
Appliance & pump parts
Precision industrial parts
- High stiffness and dimensional stability even in variable humidity.
- Excellent electrical properties — first choice for connectors and electronics housings.
- Broad range of reinforced (15–50% GF), FR and high-flow grades.
- Consistent processing across many injection machines — easy production transfer.
A short list of example grades — we help you select the full range for your application. Contact us for TDS and samples.
| Grade | Type / features | Typical applications |
|---|---|---|
| VALOX™ 310 | Unmodified PBT | Technical parts, standard connectors |
| VALOX™ 325 | General purpose, medium flow | Appliance parts, technical housings |
| VALOX™ 357 | PBT with 30% glass fibre | Structural automotive and electrical parts |
| VALOX™ 420 | PBT with 30% GF, high strength | Precision structural parts |
| VALOX™ 553 | PBT flame retardant (FR), UL94 V-0 | Electrical connectors, FR housings |
| VALOX™ DR48 | PBT FR for connectors, good mouldability | Automotive and electronic connectors |
Not sure which grade to choose?
Our engineers will help select the right material, run trials and prepare samples.