For the Challenges of E-Mobility and Sustainability

High-Performance Additives ‘Tune’ Thermoplastics

Plastic parts used in the electrical and electronics and e-mobility sectors typically feature complex structures, thin walls, and long flow paths, while also having to meet demanding specifications in terms of heat resistance, electrical neutrality, and mechanical properties. Additives from Brüggemann enable these requirements.

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One focus is on metal- and halogen-free additives that significantly increase thermal resistance while maintaining electrical and flame-retardant properties, and additives that thermally and mechanically enhance recycled materials to the level of virgin materials. Another focus area is the improvement of flow properties during injection molding of thermoplastics. This enables long flow paths even for complex shapes with low wall thickness for lightweight designs, particularly when high percentages of reinforcing fibers are used to maximize mechanical strength. At the K 2025 trade fair in Düsseldorf, German manufacturer of high-performance additives Brüggemann will showcase what is already possible today. This article provides first insights.

The company’s portfolio of additives was complemented in 2022 with the acquisition of the Italian subsidiary Auserpolimeri, which is now fully integrated. Brüggemann is a leader in the design and supply of high-performance additives for all types of polyamides. Auserpolimeri’s expertise adds to Brüggemann’s sophisticated solutions in the field of chemically functionalized polyolefin-based polymers, which are used as impact modifiers, particularly for polyamides. In addition, there are new developments, including an additive that provides thermoset-like properties, particularly at high temperatures, without compromising the thermoplastic processability for applications such as polyolefin foams, halogen-free flame-retardant (HFFR) compounds, and cables.