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Due to its flexible colorability, the BASF PPA Ultramid® Advanced N3U41 G6 is now being used by Weidmüller in its PCB connectors and terminals. Photo: BASF
Trade News | May 22, 2026

Colorful and robust: Ultramid® Advanced for durable, safe PCB connectors and terminals

The electrical engineering company Weidmüller, Germany uses Ultramid® Advanced N3U41 G6 for the PCB connectors and terminals of its new OMNIMATE® 4.0 product family. The BASF polyphthalamide (PPA) is characterized by its flexible colorability in RAL colors such as color stable orange, blue, and green, thus contributing to the safe assembly and maintenance of E&E components. Thanks to its outstanding chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and very good processability, Ultramid® Advanced N improves the robustness and durability of OMNIMATE® 4.0 components.
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Due to its flexible colorability, the BASF PPA Ultramid® Advanced N3U41 G6 is now being used by Weidmüller in its PCB connectors and terminals. Photo: BASF
Trade News | May 22, 2026

Colorful and robust: Ultramid® Advanced for durable, safe PCB connectors and terminals

The electrical engineering company Weidmüller, Germany uses Ultramid® Advanced N3U41 G6 for the PCB connectors and terminals of its new OMNIMATE® 4.0 product family. The BASF polyphthalamide (PPA) is characterized by its flexible colorability in RAL colors such as color stable orange, blue, and green, thus contributing to the safe assembly and maintenance of E&E components. Thanks to its outstanding chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and very good processability, Ultramid® Advanced N improves the robustness and durability of OMNIMATE® 4.0 components.
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Trade News | May 20, 2026

BASF patents new hot gas welding process for plastics

BASF has patented a novel hot gas welding process for plastics. The technology enables thermoplastic components – especially those made of Ultramid® Advanced (polyphthalamide PPA) – to be welded significantly faster, more energy-efficiently and in a more material-friendly manner than with conventional hot gas welding processes.
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Egg conveyor system for food processing: By clearly separating the Ultradur® portfolio into Aqua grades for drinking water applications and dedicated food contact grades, BASF Engineering Plastics provides a transparent and future proof basis for compliant material solutions in food conveying and processing systems. Photo: herraez/stock.adobe.com
Trade News | May 13, 2026

BASF strategically develops its Ultradur® portfolio for drinking water and food contact applications

BASF Engineering Plastics is positioning its Ultradur® portfolio for drinking water and food-contact applications with a clear focus on the future. As a first step, BASF will offer two clearly differentiated product lines for glass-fiber-reinforced materials: proven Aqua grades for drinking water applications and dedicated FC (Food Contact) grades for use in food-contact applications.
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BASF Engineering Plastics meet the European railway standard EN 45545 and are certified for safety critical E&E applications in the rail industry. The tested Ultramid® and Ultradur® grades help minimize fire risks and limit the spread of flames, smoke, and toxic gases. Flame retardant systems without halogen as a base and color independent certification provide additional safety and design freedom. Photo: BASF
Trade News | May 4, 2026

BASF Engineering Plastics Meet EN 45545 Railway Standard

Safety, fire protection, and reliability are key requirements in the railway industry - especially for electrical and electronic components. Numerous BASF Engineering Plastics grades meet the European railway standard EN 45545 and are certified accordingly.
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The certified home-compostable biopolymer ecovio® can now be used to manufacture different barrier structures based on paper or plastic substrates for flexible packaging. Photo: BASF
Trade News | April 29, 2026

New ecovio® portfolio for flexible packaging: multiple barrier options combined with organic or paper recycling

BASF is expanding its certified compostable ecovio® portfolio with new grades that meet increasing recycling needs of flexible barrier packaging. The extended portfolio enables manufacturers of flexible packaging and brand owners to tailor barrier performance and end-of-life options like organics or paper recycling according to application functionalities, processing technologies and regulatory frameworks.
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