BASF Ultraform N2320 Aqua AT POM Resin

Polymer Properties:

• Base Material: Polyoxymethylene (POM)
• Modification Features
  
  • Specifically engineered for applications with continuous contact with hot water.
  • Demonstrates excellent resistance to hydrolysis, ensuring long-term performance in wet environments.
  • Modified to facilitate low-friction performance, ideal for moving parts.
  • Exhibits enhanced chemical stability, resisting various aggressive media effectively.
  • Formulated for optimal injection molding, providing consistent and reliable processing.

Applications:

• Drinking Water Systems
  • Ultraform® N2320 Aqua AT is designed for components in drinking water systems due to its outstanding hydrolysis resistance and compliance with global drinking water standards.
  • Plumbing Fixtures: Used in fittings, valves, and connectors due to its high mechanical strength and resistance to creep under constant water exposure.
  • Water Meter Components: The material’s dimensional stability  ensures precise functionality in metering devices over long periods.
  • Pipe Fittings and Inserts: Its resistance to hot water and low water absorption make it suitable for hot and cold water systems.
• Food Contact Applications
  • The grade’s compliance with food contact regulations makes it suitable for applications in food processing and kitchen appliances.
  • Food Processing Equipment: Components like gears, bearings, and conveyor parts benefit from the material’s low friction coefficient and wear resistance.
  • Kitchen Appliance Parts: Used in coffee machine components, blender parts, and food container seals due to its smooth surface finish and resistance to cleaning agents.
  • Packaging Components: Suitable for closures and caps requiring tight tolerances and dimensional stability under varying humidity conditions.
• Medical Technology
  • While Ultraform® N2320 Aqua AT is not explicitly marketed as a PRO grade for medical applications, its food and drinking water compliance suggests potential use in non-critical medical components where water resistance and biocompatibility are required.
  • Non-Implantable Device Housings: Used in water-resistant casings for diagnostic equipment due to its thermal stability .
  • Fluid Delivery Systems: Components like connectors and valves in dialysis or infusion systems benefit from its hydrolysis resistance and dimensional stability.
  • Sterilizable Components: Suitable for parts requiring steam sterilization (up to 121°C), maintaining mechanical integrity post-sterilization.