Ultramid | Nexeo Plastics

Why Ultramid®?

Ultramid®molding compounds are available unreinforced, reinforced with glass fibers or minerals and also reinforced with long-glass fibers for special applications. Ultramid® is known for its high mechanical strength, stiffness and thermal stability. In addition, Ultramid® offers good firmness at low temperatures, favorable sliding friction behavior and can be processed without any problems.

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Characteristics and Properties

Ultramid® can be used for many applications because of it's multiple and custom-made characteristics. Applications include automotive, electrical engineering and electronics, construction, furniture, sanitary ware and more. In addition, Ultramid® can be processed by a variety of methods including extrusion and injection molding. Characteristics and properties found across Ultramid® product lines include:

High strength and rigidity
Outstanding resistance to chemicals
Very good impact strength
Dimensional stability
Simple processing
Low tendency to creep

Markets and Applications

Appliances

Ultramid® grades for appliances can offer flame retardant and electronic qualities. Their high toughness, good mechanical performance and chemical resistance are ideal in this market. In addition, polyamides can be made transparent and translucent, and have glossy and scratch resistant properties. Typical applications include:

Vacuum cleaners
Washing machines
Coffee machines
Appliance housing
HVAC systems

Automotive

When it comes to the development of challenging components and materials for the automotive market, BASF has been a globally reliable and accepted partner for the automotive industry for decades. Ultramid® provide long-lasting components that are UV and weather resistant, can handle high temperatures, dimensional stability, wear resistance and more. Typical applications include:

Cable sheathing
Electrics and electronics
Interior
Exterior
Powertrain
Under the hood

Building & Construction

Ultramid^® grades are fantastic high-performance engineering plastics ideal for improving strength while being lighter than steel. In addition, Ultramid^® has solutions that fulfill technical and health and safety requirements for sanitary and water applications. Common applications include:

Windows
Roller shutters & dowels
Sanitary and water applications
Plumbing components
Housings

Electronics & Electric

When it comes to thermoplastics in electronics and electric markets, there is increasing demand for smaller components that are flame retardant and deliver better performance. Ultramid^® grades possess excellent electrical properties along with good mechanical characteristics that exhibit high heat resistance. Typical applications include:

Plug connectors for household appliances, automotive and industrial applications
Photovoltaic installations
Wire jacketing
High-insulation switch parts and housings
Series and connecting terminals
Power distribution systems
Cable ducts and fastenings
Contactors and power switches
Coils, circuit breakers, programmable logic controllers

Furniture

High mechanical resilience combined with good toughness, provides many applications in the furniture industry, where traditional materials such as metal or wood are frequently replaced by plastics with tailor-made properties. Typical applications include:

Furniture joints, clips
Drawer runners, slides
Tracks assembly
Connectors
Seating
Chair castors and braces
Furniture brackets
Frames for office chairs
Dowels

Powertools

Powertools must be durable, efficient, and have excellent performance. Material selection plays a large role in determining if a power tool can stand the test of time. Ultramid^® provides high stiffness, excellent impact strength, flame retardance and very good media resistance. In addition, if you replace some metal parts with plastic, the tool can be lighter and easier to use. Typical applications include:

Functional parts
Housing
Battery packs