BASF develops a material for window profiles based on Ultradur
BASF has developed an Ultradur (PBT, polybutylene terephthalate), modified for co-extrusion with PVC, that replaces steel in PVC windows as the stiffening element.
Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
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Polykemi AB at Fakuma 2017
The worldwide producer of tailor made thermoplastics compounds will be focusing on Blends - the family of compositions with two base polymers
Focus on new forms of mobility
LANXESS at FAKUMA, October 17 – 21, 2017, will present new high-temperature-stabilized polyamides and flame-retardant thermoplastics for electric mobility.
Smooth steering, safe control
The French automotive supplier Valeo has now developed a top column module whose housing and levers are made of BASF’s engineering plastics Ultramid SI (PA) and Ultradur (PBT).
LANXESS launches new PBT compound
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has developed a new compound called Pocan AF4130 for battery components in electric cars.
BASF puts expanded compounding plant for engineering plastics into operation
BASF put the expanded compounding plant at BASF’s Schwarzheide site in Germany into operation.
New halogen-free, flame-retardant polyesters and polyamides
LANXESS presents new halogen-free, flame-retardant polyesters and polyamides
Sensor carrier made from hydrolysis-resistant Ultradur HR by BASF
Rosenberger Spritzguss und Formenbau manufactures sensor carrier for charge air cooler in one process step and without any weld lines.
Lanxess started up new line for high-performance plastics in the USA
Lanxess has started up a second production line for high-performance plastics compounding at its facility in Gastonia, North Carolina.