The sportiest and most powerful motorcycle from BMW, the new S 1000 RR, draws its combustion air from an intake system with a built-in air filter function (airbox) made from Ultramid® B3WGM24 HP, an extremely dimensionally stable polyamide from BASF. For this high-performance motorcycle, MAHLE, Germany, developed and manufactured the first airbox with an electrically adjustable runner length.

02-Mar-10

In terms of weight and cost, the benefits of plastic oil pans in motor vehicles can be extended further when solid gaskets are replaced with suitable adhesive sealants. The chemical companies BASF and WACKER are offering an optimally matched system: the adhesion between the new liquid silicone grade ELASTOSIL® 76540 A/B from WACKER and BASF’s polyamide Ultramid® A3HG7 Q17 is so high that the integrity of the oil pan seal is assured under all testing conditions.

26-Jan-10

BASF’s specialty foam Basotect® is used in the Metro Line 9 stations in Seoul, Korea, to provide a quieter and more comfortable experience for commuters. The sound-absorbing and flame-retardant Basotect was installed behind perforated steel walls in 25 subway stations of line 9.

15-Jan-10

Compared to all previous versions in BASF’s high performance resin range, Ultrason® KR 4113 (PESU) offers hitherto unique friction characteristics. This property is achieved by incorporating carbon fibers, graphite and PTFE. The property was measured precisely for the first time with the aid of state-of-the-art instruments by Nanoprofile GmbH in Kaiserslautern, Germany, which specializes in tribological investigations.

12-Jan-10