Elastollan^® for Industrial Manufacturing

The medical market is a demanding market. When it comes to people's health, there can be no compromise. The manufacturers of medical applications therefore have to deal with very stringent state directives and very high development costs. BASF offers different plastics for the special requirements of the medical industry.

Here you will find customized material, processing, and design solutions for your needs. We will help you custom-design your products and distinguish yourself from others – with innovative solutions as varied as your customers.

We want to help you find innovative, sustainable solutions to problems facing equipment and machinery manufacturers today.

BASF engineering plastics offer decisive advantages over established metal structures in many areas. The range of applications for these intelligent plastic solutions extends far beyond automotive engineering and opens up significant development potential for the solar, construction and water industry.

The Elastollan^® FC portfolio has been specially developed for the use in food contact applications and is often used in the food industry or in drinking water applications.

Our engineering plastics and polyurethanes enable innovative solutions, which make electronic systems for the automotive industry indispensable when it comes to safety, comfort and energy efficiency in modern vehicle concepts. Innovation in automotive design is driven by electrical, electronic and mechatronic systems.

With BASF high-tech materials you can achieve modern automotive interior design. They are distinguished not only by high-class surface quality, exclusive appearance and a long service life, but also by efficient production and a service that is second to none.

From headlamp housings via door handles to the roof – BASF’s engineering plastics, polyurethanes and additives offer for all exterior applications the right combination of lightweight, appearance, functionality and system costs.

BASF is a reliable partner for the development of sophisticated powertrain components. Instead of using metal, these components can be produced using our engineering plastics and additives. This has many advantages: weight savings of up to 25 percent, easier processing and lower system costs.

Building construction and use account for about 30 percent of global energy consumption. Sustainable construction becomes increasingly important for climate protection and resource conservation. Our products and development work contribute to both cost-effective and eco-friendly building construction and design.

Derek Satnik, Vice President of S2e Technologies, and developer of smart communities in Canada discusses designing sustainable living for a healthy relationship between people and planet.

Flexible, non-combustible, breathable and at the same time highly efficient - SLENTEX^® belongs to a completely new generation of high-performance insulating materials. Expert and project manager Dr. Wibke Lölsberg will tell us first-hand where the material can best play to its strengths and what makes it special.

When a new church building of superlatives is erected in Lagos, Nigeria, the insulation of the roof with its 3,000 sqm surface area has several important tasks: Modern climate management, absolute sealing against rain and an optimisation of the sound backdrop in the interior. It is good that the spray insulation used proves to be a real all-rounder.

Thermal insulation is usually all about comfort and energy efficiency. In some places, however, it is also vital for survival – as on King George Island in the Antarctic where the temperature stays below zero even on “mild” days. This is why the BASF Elastopir^® insulation material was chosen for the construction of a new research station. 

The innovative, aerogel-based insulating mat SLENTEX scores with numerous advantages: Thanks to its low thermal conductivity, it enables extremely thin thermal insulation composite systems, is open to diffusion and non-combustible. The flexible high-performance insulation is also suitable for demanding architectural conditions. Last but not least, SLENTEX is easy to use and can be installed in no time after a few preparations. Our video instructions show how it works.

Suitable for sidewalks, parking areas, pedestrian zones and the likes, the innovative material – a mix of crushed mineral with polyurethane – yields a strong, water- and air-permeable surface.

Extreme natural events will increase significantly worldwide: Storms, floods, and earthquakes often cause serious damage. Predicting such disasters is only possible to a limited extent – but there are ways of mitigating the consequences. Disaster Durable Solutions™ bundle a variety of applications to protect buildings and infrastructure.

Our cities are constantly growing and will be home to two thirds of the world’s population by 2050. In many places there is a genuine construction boom. We’re building our future. What trends can be identified in this scenario? Are there materials that will make today’s visions become tomorrow’s construction reality? A survey in 360°.

Cable sheathing for the protection of valuable and sensitive energy and control lines has to meet the highest requirements.

Plug connectors are used for detachable connections of electrical lines (e.g. for service purposes). Globally, there are numerous standards for these parts of connection technology, and materials for plugs and plug connectors are subject to strict testing as well.

In a market characterized by high sophisticated production technology, the characteristics of the chosen material are requested to be at the top. 

Extremely light, outstanding durability, comfortable to wear and excellent running properties – no problem with our materials for midsoles in sports footwear.

High international standards have to be fulfilled when it comes to the manufacturing of safety and working shoes.

Performance Polymers can withstand the rigors while exhibiting good electrical insulation and favorable sliding-friction behavior. These properties of our products ensure that machines run smoothly to attain effortless and efficient material handling.

Engineering plastics can withstand the rigors encountered in machine construction while exhibiting good electrical insulation and favorable sliding-friction behavior. Our products ensure that machines run smoothly and ensure effortless, efficient production and result in cost savings.

We offer our customers a comprehensive range of services with leading technologies and products. In our laboratories we execute plastic-related tests for various applications.

With our calculation tools, information databases and FAQ we aim at helping you in answering technical questions related to our portfolio of performance polymers.

Contact our infopoints if you have questions about our plastic material. We are looking forward to receive your enquiry!

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