Ultramid® A 218 V35

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Ultramid® A 218 V35

Ultramid® A 218 V35 is a Polyamide 66 (PA66) resin from BASF, reinforced with 35% glass fiber and heat-stabilized for high-performance injection molding. This grade is known for its excellent balance of thermal and mechanical properties.

Key properties

• High strength and stiffness: The 35% glass fiber reinforcement provides a significant increase in strength and rigidity, allowing it to withstand high loads and stresses.
• Excellent thermal stability: As a heat-stabilized PA66, it offers high continuous-use temperature resistance, which is crucial for applications in engine compartments and other hot environments.
• Chemical resistance: This grade has been specially developed to improve its resistance to automotive cooling liquids, extending the lifetime of parts in constant contact with such fluids.
• High flow: The "STAR AF" variant of this grade (like Ultramid® STAR AF 218 V35) is known for its outstanding flow characteristics, enabling easy processing and excellent surface finish.
• Good electrical insulation: It maintains good electrical properties, making it suitable for certain electrical components that also need high mechanical strength.
• Dimensional stability: The combination of PA66 and glass fiber reinforcement results in excellent dimensional stability, a key feature for precision parts.

Typical applications

• Ultramid® A 218 V35 is primarily used in demanding applications, particularly within the automotive and electrical industries.
• Automotive:
  -Under-the-hood: Engine covers, air intake manifolds, and radiator end tanks.
  -Cooling systems: Parts in permanent contact with automotive cooling liquids.
  -Structural components: Chassis and body structure parts requiring high stiffness.
• Electrical and Electronics: Connectors, relays, and motor components.
• Industrial: High-stress technical parts, such as in machinery and structural elements.

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