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Ether-based thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) with excellent hydrolysis resistance Enhanced performance for a wide range of applications Sample-ready experimental grade product BASF presents a new ether-based thermoplastic polyurethane: Elastollan® 1400. The new TPU series offers excellent hydrolysis and microbial resistance, combined with stable processability and good compression set. The material has excellent burst pressure properties and can be processed by extrusion and injection molding. The aging stability of Elastollan® 1400 ensures long-lasting performance – a versatile choice for a wide range of applications.

Special engineering plastics, as the pinnacle of the field of polymer materials, are a class of high-end engineering plastics with characteristics such as high temperature resistance (long-term operating temperature > 150°C), high strength, and corrosion resistance. Their core value lies in achieving metal substitution through unique molecular structure design, playing an irreplaceable role in strategic industries such as aerospace, new energy, and electronic information. Currently, the global industry is undergoing a structural upgrade from general-purpose plastics to high-performance materials. Special engineering plastics, with their revolutionary advantage of "replacing steel with plastics," have become a key material for the transformation and upgrading of advanced manufacturing.

Engineering plastics with exceptional heat resistance maintain robust mechanical properties in high-temperature environments, making them indispensable for demanding applications. Beyond widely known high-temperature nylons, five other categories of heat-resistant engineering plastics play critical roles across industries.

In the wave of the low-altitude economy, engineering plastics have become an indispensable "unsung hero" for drones and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, thanks to their lightweight, high strength, and corrosion resistance. From reinforced nylon used in robust fuselages and landing gears, to polycarbonate forming transparent and impact-resistant canopy covers; from the stable performance of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) in high-temperature motor components, to the exceptional strength that carbon fiber composites provide for rotors and primary structures—engineering plastics play a critical role in reducing weight, extending range, structural design, and safety protection. They quietly support the performance breakthroughs and commercial adoption of low-altitude aircraft, serving as a vital foundation for the ascent of this new economic paradigm.

Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS), hailed as "plastic gold," is a high-performance engineering plastic known for its exceptional heat and chemical resistance, inherent flame retardancy, and dimensional stability. It is widely used in automotive lightweighting/electric components, Precise electronics, and harsh industrial environments like chemical processing, providing key solutions beyond traditional materials. Choosing PPS means selecting superior reliability, longevity, and a competitive edge.

At the 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, robots evolved from dancing Yangge to executing backflips—more agile, more dynamic. Behind this leap is a "skeletal evolution" driven by specialty engineering plastics. PEEK is 70% lighter than steel, offering high strength, self-lubrication, and micron-level precision for flexible, accurate joints. PPS provides heat and chemical resistance, ensuring electrical system safety. "Replacing steel with plastics" solves range anxiety and enables cost-effective mass production through injection molding. From walking to running and jumping, every step in humanoid robot evolution relies on breakthrough materials.