On March 15th, 2018, at CHINAPLAS 2018, BASF will showcase a new application of Elastollan® thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (TPU) to meet the needs of high performance and durability. Elastollan outstanding resilience, available To meet the functional requirements of ore screens, electric vehicle charging cables and medical devices.
BASF will present cables that have recently been approved by the National Standard for Charging Cables for Electric Vehicles in China (GB/T 33594-2017). With superior wear resistance, mechanical strength, flexibility and chemical resistance, Elastollan helps extend the charging line of electric vehicles. The service life of the cable ensures the stable and safe charging of the electric vehicle.
In the field of sensitive medicine, Elastollan enhances safety and health for more patients. For example, in oxygenators used for heart surgery, hollow fibers made from Elastollan films are connected with ends of a small polyurethane system to build a solid The stent ensures that the blood is accurately supplied with oxygen. BASF's thermoplastic polyurethane material hardly generates static electricity and does not impede the operation. Thanks to the characteristics of Elastollan materials, it is possible to safely construct ultra-high-precision fibers with a thickness of only 70 μm.
In addition, BASF will also display ore screens made of Elastollan. This type of ore screen is more wear-resistant, cut-resistant and resistant to tearing than traditional materials. Due to the long-term treatment of rocks, metals and gravel, the ore screens are durable. The requirements are extremely high. With its outstanding durability, Elastollan helps to optimize the performance of the screen, thereby increasing the efficiency of the process.