Issue 36/2013 - BASF presents its latest lightweight composites

At the 19th China International Composites Industry Technology Exhibition in Beijing on September 11~13, BASF will present its latest lightweight composites and solutions
.

The car seat backs made of the new Ultramid COM and Ultratape, as well as the car seat basins developed with UltramidCOM and Ultralaminate, represent BASF's new research direction in the field of composites, which is based on Ultracom, using continuous fiber-reinforced injection molding structures to promote the development of
metal replacement technology.

In automotive lightweighting and fan applications, BASF will introduce a new epoxy resin system
.
Baxxodur?System 2202 has been specially developed for the production of structural parts in high-pressure RTM processes: at 120°C, the product has an injection time of only 45 seconds and excellent fiber wetting and cures
in less than 2.
5 minutes 。 The new epoxy structural adhesive system Baxxodur 4100 is an innovative carbon and fiberglass-based solution for the next generation of wind turbine blades, while the upcoming new Kerdyn PET (polyethylene terephthalate) lightweight structural foam product can be used inside wind turbine blades to improve stability and durability
.

BASF will also showcase a range of applications for strengthening and reducing vehicle weight with innovative polyurethane composite solutions, such as Elastoflex® paper honeycomb technology for trunk floor, roof sunroof and rear windowsill, and lightweight, high-strength and high-rigidity Elastoflex Long Fiber Injection (LFI) technology for front
panels.
Elastocoat's lightweight polyurethane window frames are another highlight
of the year.
It is based on polyurethane and its extremely low thermal conductivity contributes to effective insulation of windows, thereby increasing energy efficiency
.
(Tian Lijun)