BASF launches new grade of PBT for high-quality brand presentation in automotive headlights

BASF has launched a new Ultradur PBT grade that enables a more attractive brand presentation on the surface of the metal bezel of automotive headlamps
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The new grade was developed in response to the growing demand from OEMs for improved headlamp brand exposure opportunities
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While Ultradur is already widely used for light components such as light bezels and brackets, the new laser transmissive PBT unreinforced Ultradur 4570 HGL LT can be laser engraved on the surface of metal light bezels
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This provides clearer, high-quality logo markings for car headlights
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In particular, the new grade helps customers avoid degradation of the black lampshade surface during the laser marking process
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This easy-to-process material features a glossy finish, as well as low fogging and mold deposits
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"BASF is following the trends of next-generation headlights and, combined with its deep expertise in automotive lighting systems, offers a wide range of Ultradur solutions for lampshades
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With the growing demand for brand presentation on the bezel surfaces of lights, we are helping Our customers (tier suppliers of systems and components) develop tailor-made solutions to their end users,
" said Desmond Long, Vice President, Transportation, Business Management, Asia Pacific, Performance Materials
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There are different techniques for lettering on plastic surfaces such as laser marking, printing and molding
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Laser marking is reportedly popular with customers due to design freedom, reduced preparation work or rework requirements, high processing speed and good contrast
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