The Specialty Plastic for High-quality Parts

Ultrason® is especially designed for applications that require high heat resistance ‒ it always keeps stiffness and dimensional stability even when used at very high temperatures. Its extraordinary property profile allows all Ultrason® grades to be molded into high-quality, highly stressed parts for high-performance applications in a lot of industries.

 

Why Ultrason®?

Why Ultrason®?

BASF’s Ultrason® can be successfully used for applications in which other plastics, e. g. polyamide, polycarbonate, polyoxymethylene and polyalkylene terephthalates, fail to meet the requirements. Because of its extraordinary versatility, Ultrason® resins can substitute thermosets, metals and ceramics in a lot of industries.

 

 

Characteristics and Properties

Ultrason® is especially designed for applications that require high heat resistance ‒ it always keeps stiffness and dimensional stability even when used at very high temperatures. Its extraordinary property profile allows all Ultrason® grades to be molded into high-quality, highly stressed parts for high-performance applications in a lot of industries.

  • Temperature-independent properties
  • Very high long-term service temperatures
  • Good dimensional stability
  • Excellent stiffness
  • Very good mechanical strength
  • High transparency: honey-colored tint
  • Good electrical insulation properties
  • Favorable dielectric properties
  • Very good fire behavior
  • Excellent hydrolysis and chemical resistance

Markets and Applications

Automotive and Mobility

Automotive and Mobility

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. Ultrason® has long been successfully used in numerous applications in the automotive industry. Typical applications include:

  • Interior reflector
  • Headlamp housing
  • Fuse encapsulation
  • Oil pump with oil control piston
  • Headlight bezel
  • Seals
  • Pump components
  • Coverings
  • Casings
Electrical and Electronics

Electrical and Electronics

Ultrason® is especially suitable for highly stressed parts that must show remarkable dimensional stability and good mechanical properties over a temperature range from - 50 °C to +160 °C (Ultrason® S) or +180 °C (Ultrason® E and Ultrason® P), and that additionally require properties such as: good electrical insulation, high resistance to thermal aging, excellent fire behavior, and good resistance to chemicals and hydrolysis. Typical applications include:

  • Coil formers
  • Printed circuit boards
  • Circuit breaker components
  • Heat shields
  • Sensors
  • Battery seals
Food and Household

Food and Household

Ultrason® demonstrates advantages in the food and household industry by providing design flexibility, low-weight parts, fracture resistance, reusability, and recyclability. These benefits explain why Ultrason® is used to an increasing extent in applications that involve the preparation and reheating of hot meals. Typical applications include:

  • Non-stick coated pan
  • Microwave-safe dishes
  • Airplane dishes
  • Fittings
  • Bottles
  • Milk machines
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