Germany's BASF PPA powers Weidmüller's OMNIMATE 4.0 connectors

Ultramid Advanced N3U41 G6 enables the production of connectors and PCB terminals in customized colours; the relevant UL Yellow Cards apply to all colours (all colour listing). This allows customers to respond flexibly to the respective colour coding required in the E&E industry for the assembly and maintenance of electronic components. “We are delighted that we were able to convince Weidmüller both with our high-performance material and with the wide range of colours available,” says Andreas Stockheim from business management for PPAs at BASF. “BASF is the leading company on the market offering customers a broad selection of pre-coloured granules for this PA9T and other PPAs. It is also possible to use UL-certified masterbatches for self-colouring.”

Weidmüller’s PCB components transmit power in a compact design and meet high voltage requirements. Thanks to the snap-in connection technology, they enable fast, tool-free wiring, accelerating assembly. “Our OMNIMATE 4.0 product family is ideally suited for fully automated wiring processes,” says Johann Klippenstein, Head of Device Connectors at Weidmüller. “The BASF PPA fits perfectly into this concept, as its mechanical and electrical properties remain at a high level even in small connectors. Combined with the exceptionally wide colour palette, we offer our customers a safe solution that complies with DIN standard VDE 60335-1 and can be flexibly adapted to new requirements in high performance electronics.” Ultramid Advanced N3U41 G6 is very easy to process: It offers flowability comparable to liquid crystal polymer (LCP) and is supplied in a small granule size, which facilitates processing on smaller injection molding machines.

The BASF PPA meets the steadily increasing requirements for PCB components needed for power electronics in a growing number of industries. Materials must withstand higher temperatures, provide long-lasting electrical insulation, and maintain dimensional stability even under challenging environmental conditions like moisture, dust, and dirt. The laser-sensitive Ultramid Advanced N3U41 G6 LS with non-halogenated flame retardant combines high heat resistance with low water absorption and outstanding electrical properties. It shows a high comparative tracking index (CTI) of 600 (according to IEC 60112). Thanks to the reduced creepage distance, it is well suited for the miniaturization of electrical components. The UL-certified PPA features a high relative thermal index (RTI) of 150?°C.

About Ultramid Advanced

BASF’s polyphthalamide portfolio is based on the six polymers Ultramid Advanced N (PA9T), Ultramid Advanced T1000 (PA6T/6I), Ultramid Advanced T2000 (PA6T/66), Ultramid T KR (PA6T/6), Ultramid T6000 (PA66/6T) and Ultramid T7000 (PA/PPA). They open the door to the next generation of lightweight, high performance plastic components in many different sectors including the automotive industry, electronics and electric devices, mechanical engineering and consumer goods. The PPA portfolio is available globally and complemented by BASF’s Ultrasim simulation tool and extensive experience in application development. It includes more than 50 compounded grades for injection molding and extrusion, products with or without flame retardants. The compounds are available in different colours, from colourless to laser-markable black, with short-glass or mineral fibre reinforcement, and with various heat stabilizers.

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