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BASF materials for your innovations in appliances 

Main drivers of the appliance industry are a low energy consumption, SMART home and sustainability – just to mention some. Regulatory changes will challenge the industry. Materials which are state of the art today will not fulfill the increasing standards of tomorrow. What you need is a partner that develops today the materials meeting the requirements of the future, a partner who offers the whole portfolio and know-how of engineering plastics as well as polyurethane foams for the appliance industry. 

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Best in class PU-insulation systems with high productivity

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Balindur®

PU solutions for vacuum insulation panels

to meet the new energy standards;
High insulation performance with low weight

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Elastocool®

Rigid foams for domestic refrigerators and freezers insulation 

best in class solution for back forming;
low material consumption and high productivity

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Elastopor® H

Rigid foams for commercial refrigerators and freezers insulation or boiler and heating

using HFO or water as blowing agent.
 

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  1. 1
    Discover Balindur 
    to meet the new energy standards;
    High insulation performance with low weight
  2. 2
    Discover Elastocool F 
    best in class solution for back forming;
    low material consumption and high productivity
  3. 3
    Discover Elastopor H 
    using HFO or water as blowing agent.
    For commercial refrigerators and freezers or boiler and heating 
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Our high-performance materials for the appliance market:

Best in class PU-insulation systems with high productivity

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Balindur®
PU solutions for vacuum insulation panels

  • One material solution: Fixation and core material
  • Top-notch energy efficiency
  • Sustainable & lightweight
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Elastocool®
Rigid foams for refrigeration

  • High structural stability and flow characteristics
  • High insulation performance
  • Fast demold properties

 

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Elastopor® H
Rigid foams for insulation applications 

  • Good dimensional stability at low density levels
  • Robust processing window
  • Eco-friendly blowing agents
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Engineering plastics 

Our appliances material solutions ensure that your products are safe and stay SMART; we offer flame retardant grades and electronic quality grades within our Ultramid and Ultradur portfolio. To meet your requirements regarding design and aesthetics we provide transparent and translucent polyamides but also glossy and scratch resistant products. Get in contact and challenge us.

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Ultramid® (PA)

  • High toughness
  • Good mechanical performance
  • Good chemical resistance
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Ultradur® (PBT)

  • High dimensional stability
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Excellent weathering resistance
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Ultraform® (POM)

  • High dimensional stability
  • Good wear & friction properties
  • Good creep resistance
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Ultrason® (PSU, PESU, PPSU)

  • High service temperatures
  • Good strength & stiffness at high temperatures
  • Good dimensional stability
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Sustainability in Appliances

Market trends and needs - Appliances Industry 

Main drivers of the appliance industry are energy efficiency, SMART home, sustainability – just to mention some. Regulatory changes will lead to increasing standards. Materials which are state of the art today will not fulfil the increasing standards of tomorrow. SMART Home applications require solutions that are safe and stay smart. Take a closer look to the trends and needs of the appliance industry.
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