“Natural-fiber roof frames based on Acrodur 950 L are around 40 percent lighter than roof frames made from metal. Hence, we help car makers achieve their sustainability targets because lighter vehicles consume less fuel and have lower carbon emissions,” explains Thorsten Habeck, Head of Marketing for Dispersions for Fiber Bonding at BASF.
According to Fritz Schweindl, Director Advanced Engineering at IAC, it was easy to integrate the BASF binder into IAC’s production system.
“The natural fiber components that are strengthened with Acrodur are ideal to mold; they are environmentally friendly and save time during the production of the composites,” Schweindl said. “Furthermore, the product is low in emissions, which means that it is safer to work with.”
