BASF Launches Ultramid Seal-fit, an Innovative Complete Solution for Electronics Safety in Cars

Shanghai, China -- In response to the growing demand in Chinas automotive industry for more advanced vehicles with sophisticated electronics systems, BASF, one of the leading chemical company, launches Ultramid Seal-Fit, an innovative complete solution for tight plastic covering of metal inserts, used with injection molding systems. Ultramid Seal-Fit significantly improves the safety of electronic systems as it mitigates the risk of malfunction in electronic applications that come into contact with moisture or oil.

The transparent specialty polyamide Ultramid Seal-Fit stands out for its good adhesion to metals and plastics such as Ultramid .As such, with Ultramid Seal-Fit, the electronic conductive paths of metal inserts in electronic components can be easily overmolded with plastic to form a tight seal, providing greater design freedom.

"In tandem with the rapid development of Chinas automotive industry, automotive electronics sophistication and content have spiked due to the greater demand for electronic systems that improve ease of use, comfort and safety. This in turn opens up opportunities for our innovative solutions, such as Ultramid Seat- Fit, which is backed by our strong technical and engineering support network," said Andy Postlethwaite, Senior Vice President, Performance Materials, Engineering Plastics & PU Solutions, Asia Pacific, BASF.

Additionally, Ultramid Seal-Fit offers cost advantages as there is no need for additional post processing steps or expensive additives. It can also be processed on standard injection molding machines.

Fits like an injection-molded glove

Previously, the limited adhesion of the housing plastic to metal, as well as the differing thermal expansion of these two mat