Ultramid®

Ultramid® is the trade name for polyamides supplied by BASF for injection molding and extrusion. The product range includes PA6 grades (Ultramid® B), PA66 grades (Ultramid® A), special polyamides like PA6T/6 (Ultramid® T) and PA610 (Ultramid® S Balance) as well as special grades based on copolyamides. Ultramid® A is produced by condensation polymerization of hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid, Ultramid® B by hydrolytic polymerization of caprolactam. These materials are obtained from petrochemical feedstocks such as benzene, cyclohexane and p-xylene. Ultramid® is noted for its high mechanical strength, stiffness and thermal stability. In addition, Ultramid® offers good toughness at low temperatures, favorable sliding friction behavior and can be processed without any problems.
The molding compounds are available unreinforced, reinforced with glass fibers or minerals and also reinforced with long-glass fibers for special applications. Ultramid® is noted for its high mechanical strength, stiffness and thermal stability. In addition, Ultramid® offers good toughness at low temperatures, favorable sliding friction behavior and can be processed without any problems.

Ultramid® Characteristics

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

Ultramid® Grades
The product range of Ultramid® also comprises grades for special applications.

• Ultramid® Endure: Heat-resistant polyamide
• Ultramid® Structure: Polyamide with long glass fiber reinforcement
• Ultramid® Advanced N: Polyphthalamide for challenging applications
• Ultramid® Advanced T1000Polyphthalamide (PPA) – one T for 1000 tasks
• Ultramid® Advanced T2000: Polypthalamide (PPA) – Connecting Strengths

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