· Intercooler end cap made of BASF Ultramid® is 40% lighter than similar metal products

· Lightweight materials solutions save energy and help automakers meet China's stringent emission standards

Lightweight intercooler end caps made of BASF's high temperature Ultramid® polyamide further enhance automotive engine performance and fuel efficiency. BASF has teamed up with global automotive suppliers to develop a component that replaces traditional metal end caps and reduces weight by 40%.

Andy Postlethwaite, senior vice president of Asia Pacific for BASF's Specialty Materials Division, said: “75% of fuel consumption is related to the weight of the car, so weight reduction is still critical for today's automakers. We expect to replace it with composite polymers. The demand for metals will continue to grow. The use of Ultramid in such applications can improve engine performance, reduce production costs, and help automakers meet China's increasingly stringent emission standards."

Due to the excellent long-term heat aging resistance of Ultramid A3W2G10 under pressure fluctuation conditions, XX Company applied it to the intercooler end cap for the first time in the Chinese market. This grade has excellent strength and hardness at high temperatures, improves weld strength, and is easy to process and has excellent surface quality. It is also widely used in thermal management systems. 

About BASF Greater China

The relationship between BASF and the Greater China market dates back to 1885, and since then BASF has been a loyal partner of China. As an important foreign-invested company in China's chemical industry, BASF's main investment projects are located in Shanghai, Nanjing and Chongqing, and Shanghai Innovation Park is a research and development hub for the global and Asia-Pacific regions.