BASF
BASF is the world's largest chemical company in terms of turnover and was founded in Germany as early as 1865. BASF combines economic success with the sustainable protection of the environment and social responsibility. In addition to the expansion of the sales regions, cooperation in the field of compounding, application technology and the development of projects have been intensified. In 2017, the cooperation was further strengthened with the addition of new specialty PA products such as Ultramid® Advanced N and Ultramid® Vision.
The marketing of Polystyrol (PS) and Ultramid® (PA) in 1967 laid the foundation for the successful cooperation between ALBIS and BASF, which continues to this day. Over time, this trusting partnership has been steadily expanded and intensified. Numerous new sales regions were added - today we sell BASF products in almost all European countries. The key criteria for the close partnership between BASF and ALBIS are reliability, trust and success. These values have marked our cooperation for more than 50 years.
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Products
Ultramid® Structure
BASF offers long-glass fiber reinforced polyamides under the trade name Ultramid® Structure. As part of the Ultramid® range, this product group with its specific range of properties opens up new possibilities when it comes to metal replacement.
Industries
Ultramid® Structure is particularly suitable for applications in mechanical and automotive engineering, in construction, in power tools and household appliances, as well as in the leisure and sports sector, for example in:
- Structural components demanding especially high levels of stiffness and toughness, in particular at elevated or low temperatures
- Components that need to be durable
- Fixing parts used outdoors
- Energy absorption structures
Profile & Characteristics
- Very good mechanical properties particularly at higher temperatures
- Significantly improved notched impact strength at room temperature and -30 °C
- Very low creep tendency
- Reduced shrinkage and warpage
- Enhanced fatigue strength
- Improved surface quality
- High energy absorption under rapid application of force (crash performance)
- Lower level of wear during processing and in the part (e.g. gear wheels)
- More isotropic material behavior
Application & Exhibit
Chain link for cable guide
Ultramid® Structure
PA6
- Very high stability due to long glass fibres
- Extreme high stiffness
- For polyamide typical good chemical resistance