New BASF tailored polyamide portfolio for change air ducts in mdoern combustion engines. New Ultramid® grades for various demands on pressure and resistance up to 220°C, meeting global standards and streamlining production processes for local manufacturers. Presentation held at K2016 Preview on June 28th, 2016. Presented by Andreas Stockheim and Dr. Matthias Scheibitz. Visit BASF at the K Fair 2016 from October 19th to 26th, Hall 5, C21/D21 in Düsseldorf, Germany. More information at www.basf.com/k2016.

1. Tailored polyamide portfolio for charge
air ducts in modern combustion engines
Andreas Stockheim, Segment Manager Powertrain,
Transportation Europe
Dr. Matthias Scheibitz, Team Head Product Development Ultramid®,
Europe

2. All automotive OEMs face a major challenge:
emission reduction
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CO2 targets (g/km)
Source: BCG
80
130
180
230
280
2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020
95
130
164
125
229
241
158
143
173
186
105
117
140

3. Optimization of internal combustion engine (ICE) is a must
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CO2 reduction levels until 2020 (g/km): example Europe
Source: BCG Automotive Study 2025
130
95
2015 Combustion
engine
optimization
Weight reduction Electrification 2020

4. Optimization of internal combustion engine (ICE) is a must
4
CO2 reduction levels until 2020 (g/km): example Europe
Source: BCG Automotive Study 2025
130
95
25
5
5
2015 Combustion
engine
optimization
Weight reduction Electrification 2020

5. Optimization leads to downsizing and turbocharging
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CO2 reduction levels until 2020 (g/km): example Europe
Source: BCG Automotive Study 2025
downsizing
turbocharging
130
95
25
5
5
2015 Combustion
engine
optimization
Weight reduction Electrification 2020

6. Performance requirements for materials in charge air ducts
are increasing
Schematic temperature and charge pressure
Source: BCG Automotive Study 2025
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naturally aspirated turbocharged turbocharged + iCAC double turbocharged + iCAC
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short term
temperature
[°C]
pressure
[bar]
[°C]
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7. Tailored BASF polyamide portfolio offers the right material
for the right application
Schematic temperature and charge pressure
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naturally aspirated turbocharged turbocharged + iCAC double turbocharged + iCAC
long term
temperature
[°C]
short term
temperature
[°C]
pressure
[bar]
[°C]
ULT.B3WG6
ULT.B3WG6 GPX
ULT.A3WG7HP
ULT.A3W2G6
ULT.A3W2G7
ULT. Endure D3G7
ULT. Endure D3G10
ULT.A3W3G7 new
new
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1
2
3
4
5 [bar]

8. For each temperature requirement the suitable polyamide
Product portfolio
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Product Polymer
Long-term
temperature1
Max.
Short-term
temperature
Ultramid® B3WG6 GPX new PA6 GF30 180 °C 200 °C
Ultramid® A3WG7 HP PA66 GF35 180 °C 240 °C
Ultramid® A3W2G6 PA66/6 GF30 200 °C 240 °C
Ultramid® A3W2G7 PA66/6 GF35 200 °C 240 °C
Ultramid® A3W3G7 new PA66/6 GF35 210 °C 240 °C
Ultramid® Endure D3G7 PA GF35 220 °C2 240 °C
Ultramid® Endure D3G10 PA GF50 220 °C2 240 °C
Excellent values for
application-related properties:
 Fatigue
 Static and dynamic burst pressure
 Weldline strength
 Creep
1 decline in tensile strength to 50% of the initial value after 3000h
2 decline in tensile strength to 80% of the initial value after 3000h

9. More than just the material: BASF offers proven expertise
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Processing technologies plastics Parts testing Material consulting
Processing technologies composites Simulation competence Infopoints

10. BASF is close to its customers – globally
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Automotive production sites and R&D centers
Production site
R&D center
Asia Pacific
14 13
12 6
41 10
16 5
North America
22 13
18 3
12 2
4 3
South America
7 3
7 1
3 -
9 3
EMEA
10 16
16 2
12 3
63 14

11. BASF Performance Materials:
the global partner for powertrain applications
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 Broad material competencies for powertrain
applications
 Deep industry expertise and understanding
 Tailored product portfolio
 Customized service
 Global presence
 Specified global products