BASF’s Plastic can Take the Heat of Turbochargers
3,787 views · Published 28 March 2017 · 2:03 · Indexed 28 October 2026
Channel: BASF · 2017 · Science & Technology
More automakers are using smaller powertrains equipped with turbochargers to reduce emissions without sacrificing power, which leads to increased temperatures under the hood. While a lightweight alternative for automakers, plastic parts typically thermally oxidize when exposed to high temperatures. But BASF’s polyamide-based plastic Ultramid Endure is capable of continuous use in temperatures of up to 220 degrees Celsius and can withstand peak temperatures of 240 degrees Celsius. We create chemistry. Read more at http://www.basf.com
More from this channel
-
3:06
LCD Farbfilter Herstellungsprozess
-
5:02
BASF "We create chemistry" world tour in Shanghai, China
-
1:55
ecoflex®とecovio® （日本語字幕付き）
-
7:33
持続可能な農業に貢献する「ecoflex®とecovio®」
-
2:09
Sacos compostáveis ecovio® - BASF
-
6:12
Sacos compostáveis ecovio® - BASF
-
3:06
Creator Space™ Trailer (Spanish)
-
3:34
“Together for sustainability” (TfS): the chemical initiative for sustainable procurement