Nypel^® Polyamide Resins

What is Nypel and how will it help your sustainability goals?

Nypel polyamide (nylon) resins from BASF are compounds that contain post-consumer recycled (PCR) and/or post-industrial recycled (PIR) materials. They are specially formulated to combine quality, performance and processability and can be used in injection molding and/or extrusion applications.

Nypel resins have overall balance of strength, stiffness and toughness combined with excellent chemical and abrasion resistance.

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Key Advantages of Nypel

Recyclability
Reduce C0₂ footprint
Versatility in material and application
Colorability with select grades

The extensive plastics portfolio also includes Nypel, recycled polyamide. It is especially suited for developing innovative plastics for transportation and consumer applications.

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Product Attributes

High strength and rigidity
Very good impact strength
Outstanding resistance to chemicals
Dimensional stability
Simple processing

Applications

Nypel is a versatile material that has numerous applications across a wide range of industries. Its unique properties make it a popular choice for manufacturers who want to enhance the performance and durability of their products. From automotive to consumer goods, Nypel has the potential to revolutionize in a sustainable way how products are created and manufactured.

Automotive Applications

Nypel is the ideal fit for air intake manifolds (AIM) applications for the transportation powertrain segment. They are vital components of the internal combustion engine’s air induction system.

Other automotive applications of Nypel are:

Engine beauty covers
Shield, shrouds, and components that need improved flatness and appearance
Cylinder head covers, cam covers, valve covers
Trim, pedal system, mirrors
Oil system components

Learn more about Nypel for Automotive Applications

BASF Nypel used for the production of Ford air intake manifolds

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Furniture Applications

Nypel furniture grades offer great design freedom with a wide range of color options while meeting demanding mechanical performance requirements.

Solve your design challenges with these Nypel benefits:

Uncolored version has wide range of pigmenting options
High strength and toughness to meet BIFMA end-use application tests
Supports furniture industry sustainability programs such as BIFMA LEVEL certification and green building LEED credits

Learn about BASF Sustainable Furniture Solutions

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