Ultradur | Nexeo Plastics

Versatility in Material and Application

Ultradur^® is BASF’s brand name for its line of partially crystalline, thermoplastic, saturated polyesters derived from polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). They are employed as materials for high-quality technical components in many industry sectors.

Appliances

Automotive and Mobility

Electrical and Electronics

Popular Grades

Why Ultradur®?

BASF’s Ultradur® shows its strengths wherever high-quality and above all heavy-duty parts are required – for example in the automotive industry, in the electrical and electronics sectors. The range of applications which benefit from these properties of Ultradur® in both industry and everyday life is vast.

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Characteristics and Properties

High rigidity and strength
Very good dimensional stability under heat
Low water absorption
Good resistance to many chemicals
Exceptional resistance to weathering
Excellent heat aging behavior

Markets and Applications

Appliances

Ultradur® 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
Refrigerators
Dishwashers
Mixers
Blenders
HVAC

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. Ultradur® provide long-lasting components that show outstanding electrical and mechanical properties that show high dimensional stability under heat. Typical applications include:

Sensors
Control units
Motors and actuators
High-voltage connectors
eMobility
Lighting systems
Mirror parts
Roofs

Electrical and Electronics

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

Circuit breakers
Switchgears
Plug connectors in household appliances
Terminal blocks
Power semiconductor modules
Safety switch housing
Motor circuit breaker

Popular Grades

PBT B6550LN NAT ULTRADUR	PBT S4090G6LS BK15077 ULTRADUR	PBT B4300G4 Q14 BK15042 ULTRADUR
PBT B4300G6 BK05110 ULTRADUR	PBT B4300G6HRLS BK15045 ULTRADUR	PBT B4520 BK00110 ULTRADUR
PBT S4090G6 BK15051 ULTRADUR	PBT B4300G6 Q16 BK15007 ULTRADUR	PBT B4300G6LT BK15092 ULTRADUR
PBT B4520 NAT ULTRADUR	PBT B4500 NAT ULTRADUR	PBT B4300G3 BK5110 ULTRADUR
PBT B4300G6HR BK15116 ULTRADUR	PBT S4090G6 NAT ULTRADUR	PBT B4300G4 BK05110 ULTRADUR
PBT B4406G4 BKQ07110 ULTRADUR	PBT S4090G4 BK15051 ULTRADUR	PBT S4090G4LS BK15077 ULTRADUR
PBT B4300G6 NAT ULTRADUR	PBT B4040G3FR BK7696 ULTRADUR	PBT B4560 BK10089 ULTRADUR
PBT B4330G6HR BK15045 ULTRADUR	PBT B4300G4 NAT ULTRADUR	PBT B4330G6HR NAT ULTRADUR
PBT B4406G4 RD45077 ULTRADUR	PBT B4300G6HRLS BK15045 ULTRADUR	PBT B4300G6LS BK15073 ULTRADUR
PBT B4040G10 BK5110 ULTRADUR	PBT S4090G6LS BK15077 ULTRADUR