BASF
Ultramid® (PA6, PA66)
BASF’s Ultramid® grades are molding compounds based on PA6, PA66, and various co-polyamides such as PA66/6. The range also includes PA610 and partially aromatic polyamides such as PA6T/6. These compounds are available in unreinforced, glass fiber-reinforced, mineral-reinforced, and long glass fiber-reinforced forms for special applications. Ultramid® is known for its high mechanical strength, stiffness, and thermal stability. Additionally, it offers excellent toughness at low temperatures, favorable sliding friction behavior, and easy processability. This material is widely used in engineering sectors for various components and machine elements, serving as a high-grade electrical insulation material and being applicable in many special uses.
Key Properties:
- High strength and rigidity
- Very good impact strength
- Outstanding chemical resistance
- Low tendency to creep
- Dimensional stability
- Easy processing
Ultraform® (POM)
Ultraform® is BASF’s brand for thermoplastically processable copolymeric polyoxyethylene. The Ultraform® family offers engineering plastics with distinct characteristics suitable for complex, durable components. It combines high stiffness and strength with exceptional resilience, favorable sliding friction behavior, and excellent dimensional stability, even under mechanical stress and exposure to chemicals, fuels, or elevated temperatures.
Key Properties:
- High rigidity and stiffness
- Good resilience properties
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Outstanding sliding friction properties
- Low water absorption and minimal tendency to creep
- Good dimensional stability
Ultradur® (PBT)
Ultradur® is the brand name for BASF’s partially crystalline saturated polyesters based on polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). It is used in high-performance applications such as load-bearing parts in various industrial sectors. Ultradur® excels in high rigidity, strength, dimensional stability, low water absorption, and resistance to a wide range of chemicals. Moreover, it shows exceptional resistance to weathering and excellent heat-aging behavior.
Key Properties:
- High rigidity and strength
- Very good dimensional stability under heat
- Low water absorption
- Good chemical resistance
- Exceptional weather resistance
- Excellent heat-aging behavior
Ultrason® (PES, PESU, PSU)
Ultrason® is designed for high heat-resistance applications, maintaining stiffness and dimensional stability at extreme temperatures. Its extraordinary properties allow it to be molded into high-quality, high-stress components used across various industries.
Key Properties:
- Temperature-independent performance
- Long service life at high temperatures
- Good dimensional stability
- Excellent stiffness and mechanical properties
- High transparency with a honey-colored tint
- Fire and heat resistance
- High electrical insulation properties
Elastollan® (TPU)
Elastollan® is BASF’s thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) brand, offering maximum reliability, consistent quality, and cost efficiency. It can be extruded into hoses, cable sheathing, belts, films, and profiles, or processed using blow molding and injection molding technologies. Elastollan® demonstrates its versatility with various grades, including flame retardant, glass fiber-reinforced, and highly transparent formulations, making it indispensable in many industries.
Key Properties:
- High tensile strength
- Excellent tear resistance
- High resistance to oils, greases, and ozone
- Very good low-temperature flexibility
- Exceptional damping capacity