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

All automotive OEMs face a major challenge: emission reduction

2

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

229241

158

143

173186

105117

140

Optimization of internal combustion engine (ICE) is a must

3

CO2 reduction levels until 2020 (g/km): example Europe

Source: BCG Automotive Study 2025

130

95

2015 Combustionengine

optimization

Weight reduction Electrification 2020

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

55

2015 Combustionengine

optimization

Weight reduction Electrification 2020

Optimization leads to downsizing and turbocharging

5

CO2 reduction levels until 2020 (g/km): example Europe

Source: BCG Automotive Study 2025

downsizing

turbocharging130

95

25

55

2015 Combustionengine

optimization

Weight reduction Electrification 2020

Performance requirements for materials in charge air ducts are increasing

Schematic temperature and charge pressure

Source: BCG Automotive Study 2025

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0,10

0,20

0,30

0,40

0,50

0

100

200

300

naturally aspirated turbocharged turbocharged + iCAC double turbocharged + iCAC

long termtemperature[°C]

short termtemperature[°C]

pressure[bar]

[°C]

6

0

1

2

3

4

5 [bar]

Tailored BASF polyamide portfolio offers the right material for the right application

Schematic temperature and charge pressure

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0,1

0,2

0,3

0,4

0,5

0

100

200

300

naturally aspirated turbocharged turbocharged + iCAC double turbocharged + iCAC

long termtemperature[°C]

short termtemperature[°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

7

0

1

2

3

4

5 [bar]

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 3000h2 decline in tensile strength to 80% of the initial value after 3000h

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

BASF is close to its customers – globally

10

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

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