Ultramid®

Ultramid® is the trade name for polyamides supplied by BASF for injection molding and extrusion. The product range includes PA6 grades (Ultramid® B), PA66 grades (Ultramid® A), special polyamides like PA6T/6 (Ultramid® T) and PA610 (Ultramid® S Balance) as well as special grades based on copolyamides. Ultramid® A is produced by condensation polymerization of hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid, Ultramid® B by hydrolytic polymerization of caprolactam. These materials are obtained from petrochemical feedstocks such as benzene, cyclohexane and p-xylene. Ultramid® is noted for its high mechanical strength, stiffness and thermal stability. In addition, Ultramid® offers good toughness at low temperatures, favorable sliding friction behavior and can be processed without any problems.
The molding compounds are available unreinforced, reinforced with glass fibers or minerals and also reinforced with long-glass fibers for special applications. Ultramid® is noted for its high mechanical strength, stiffness and thermal stability. In addition, Ultramid® offers good toughness at low temperatures, favorable sliding friction behavior and can be processed without any problems.
The most important properties of Ultramid®
High strength and rigidity
Very good impact strength
Outstanding resistance to chemicals
Low tendency to creep
Dimensional stability
Simple processing

Specific Ultramid® Grades

The product range of Ultramid® also comprises grades for special applications.

Ultramid® Endure: Heat-resistant polyamide

Ultramid® Structure: Polyamide with long glass fiber reinforcement

Ultramid® Advanced N: Polyphthalamide for challenging applications

Ultramid® Advanced T1000Polyphthalamide (PPA) – one T for 1000 tasks

Ultramid® Advanced T2000: Polypthalamide (PPA) – Connecting Strengths