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Basotect® Ideal sound absorption and thermal insulation for the transportation industry

Product range Basotect® on the road – quieter and more efficient Basotect® on rails – arriving quietly and comfortably Basotect® in the air – with ease Basotect® on the water – efficient and safe on board Processing possibilities Technical data Basotect® – the melamine resin foam for sound absorption and thermal insulation in the transportation

for unlimited application possibilities Traffic noise is a constant companion for all travelers, whether they travel by car, train or air. Therefore, demands on noise pro- The ideal property profile for functional integration with just one material! tection in the transportation sector are constantly increasing. Driving comfort and safety are also becoming increasingly Basotect® is a foam made of melamine resin. Its typical charac- important. But only a few materials can meet the demands and teristic is the fine, open-cell structure: It is simultaneously flexible legal standards for traffic...

EXCELLENT SOUND ABSORPTION HIGH THERMAL STABILITY GOOD THERMAL INSULATION SIMPLE PROCESSABILITY/ THERMOFORMING EXCELLENT CHEMICAL RESISTANCE EXCELLENT FIRE SAFETY

Excellent sound absorption: The open-cell structure of Good thermal insulation: Basotect® has a thermal conduc- Basotect® guarantees that sound waves are not reflected as tivity of less than 0.035 W/m·K, which means reliable thermal an echo but can penetrate unhindered into the cell structure. insulation even at high temperatures. The sound energy is dissipated in the cells. Simple processability/thermoforming: Because of its high Low weight: The open-cell foam structure of Basotect flexibility and dimensional stability, Basotect® can be easily contributes to its low density of just 9 g/l....

EXCELLENT SOUND ABSORPTION HIGH THERMAL STABILITY EXCELLENT FIRE SAFETY GOOD THERMAL INSULATION SIMPLE PROCESSABILITY/ THERMOFORMING EXCELLENT CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

ON THE MOVE – QUIETER AND MORE EFFICIENT. Basotect® in cars Population growth, urbanization and globalization lead to levels. Owing to its high thermal stability, Basotect® can be increasing passenger and goods traffic as well as public mounted close to the engine block and thus achieves efficient transport. The consequences are noise and emissions, noise reduction and more comfort. Due to its low weight particularly in areas with a high population density. Noise and good thermal insulation, Basotect® can also contribute to exposure is an increasing risk to health, which requires extending...

TRANSMISSION TUNNEL ENGINE COVER FIRE WALL Laminated absorber elements are suitable for installation under noise. The application of a fiber non-woven to the BASF foam the engine hood, such as engine hood covers, in dividing walls protects the sound absorber from the effects of the engine between engine space and passenger compartment, as well and leads to an even better noise damping in all frequency as covers in front of the bulkhead and in the transmission tunnel – wherever there are high continuous-use temperatures. With a density of about 9 kg/m3, Basotect® is lighter than glass...

LIGHT AND SAFE IN EVERY DIMENSION. Basotect® in trucks and busses

Modern high-tech materials are becoming increasingly A crucial factor for the use of Basotect® near the bus engine important in global bus construction because of rising legal is the very high thermal resistance of the foam. The various demands. Basotect® G+ is the ideal choice for insulating insulating components have to be shaped according to the solutions both in the passenger and the engine areas. This position of the engine, the cooling system or the exhaust leads to more comfort for passengers. It also means more system. Basotect® can be manufactured to exact shapes by quality of life...

EXCELLENT SOUND ABSORPTION HIGH THERMAL STABILITY EXCELLENT FIRE SAFETY GOOD THERMAL INSULATION SIMPLE PROCESSABILITY/ THERMOFORMING EXCELLENT CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

ARRIVING QUIETLY AND COMFORTABLY. Basotect® in rail vehicles Given a growing global population, rising traffic density and increasing urbanization, the extension of local public transport, particularly of the railway, tram, subway and local train networks, is essential. Rail vehicles have to meet high demands: On the one hand, they are to offer comfort and safety. On the other hand, they are to convey the passengers with maximum efficiency, i.e. rapidly and with low energy consumption. Energy efficiency in particular will play a crucial role in the reduction of CO2 emissions. This means...

THERMAL INSULATION AND SOUND ABSORPTION CLIMATE AND VENTILATION TECHNOLOGY The low weight of Basotect® contributes to energy savings during driving operation. The weight reduction in roofs and walls lowers the center of gravity of the carriage and hence increases safety and comfort when traveling around bends. This is of particular significance for narrow-gauge railways. Because of the high flexibility and easy processing of the BASF foam even complex installation can be carried out economically. The use of Basotect® as cushion material in backrests of train seats combines weight savings...

EXCELLENT SOUND ABSORPTION HIGH THERMAL STABILITY EXCELLENT FIRE SAFETY GOOD THERMAL INSULATION SIMPLE PROCESSABILITY/ THERMOFORMING EXCELLENT CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

BASF has especially developed Basotect® UL for the insulation (down to -200° C) without becoming brittle. B asotect® UL is of aircraft. It weighs only 6 g/m3 and is thus 30 % lighter than used for sound damping and thermal insulation in cabin e.g. Basotect G+. So it is possible to comply with increasing walls and pipes. Because it is free from fibers, the melamine requirements on high noise absorption and low weight in resin foam is suitable for use in heating, ventilation and air con- aviation. At the same time, Basotect UL fulfills the strict fire ditioning technology. safety standards of...