White Goods Basements

Appliance producers often strive to remain cost competitive and ensure the high quality of their products. Since metal and stainless steel parts are usually expensive components inside white goods, significant savings can be made by converting metal to plastics.

Customer partnerships leading to durable solutions

Understanding the needs of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) helps our team to develop customised solutions that fit our customers' individual needs.

Borealis and BSH, for example, have worked together to develop MB350WG, a 30% talc filled PP with outstanding impact/stiffness behaviour combined with an excellent stabilization package against rinse aids, hot water and detergents. MB350WG is the most suitable Borealis polypropylene grade for washing machine basements.

MB350WG transmits less heat and is less noisy than stainless steel. The high as-moulded surface quality enhances the basement’s looks. The scratch resistance of the material make sure those looks will last, as will the non-oxidation properties. Oxidation is caused by exposure to heat and water. It shows by the yellowing colour of the material and may impair the mechanical and chemical properties of polypropylene by reducing its molecular weight.

MB350WG is listed by the UL and can therefore be exported to the USA.