Processing aid Masterbatch
What is a processing aid masterbatch?
The processing aid additive masterbatch with its several functions also causes better processability of products by better combining mineral components (such as colored masterbatch and additives) with polymer-based materials (pp, pe) that are compatible with each other. They don’t have it, it reduces the process pressure and temperature as a result of reducing the wear and tear of machines. On the other hand, by creating a buffer layer between molten polymer materials and the metal wall of the device, it prevents burning and flattening of the surface, making the product smooth and polished. Polymer process aid masterbatch has the same function as masterbatch to improve the surface quality of polymer parts.
Considering the two inorganic phases (pigment) and organic phase (polymer matrix) and their incompatibility to an intermediate product for better integration and mixing in the masterbatch production process with the help of an extruder machine, the choice of an agent depends on the type of these two phases.
These factors, on the one hand, cause better pigment distribution and on the other hand, create a shiny and smooth surface of the masterbatch. Also, one of the new and ever-developing methods of the polymer industry is the use of additive masterbatches to create better performance and engineered chemical and physical properties. in the final product. You can contact us to order a color masterbatch at Armen Polymer Company with a variety of at least 100 fixed color shades and to order a masterbatch with your desired color and pigment color with the numbers listed in the contact section.
The processing aid masterbatch affects the product in two ways
The first case is due to the use of teflon materials in the formulation of this masterbatch, it creates a non-sticky layer on the wall of the device and reduces conflicts, adhesion, and also the stress resulting from the metal wall on the product being mixed and finally creates a smooth surface. It will be scratch-free.
The second case is the effect of another masterbatch additive of processing aid (processing aid) during processability to help the integration operation, especially when several components are used to produce the final product and some of them are minerals that are not compatible with polymer materials.
The process aid masterbatch is formulated in two types containing teflon additive and without teflon additive in order to adapt to the customer’s product. The process aid masterbatch with non-sticky combination of the surface of the mold and the mixing cylinder provides greater processability especially when the formulation components differ in terms of temperature and melt flow index (MFR).
Advantages of masterbatch process assistance
- It reduces the temperature and pressure of machines and increases their lifespan
- Increasing the production efficiency of higher quality products
- Smoothing the surface of the product and improving printability
- Broadcast masterbatch and better processability of the product
- Preventing the burning effect of materials on surfaces
- Eliminating streaks and lines and preventing the so-called eyebrow swelling and flaking of the product
The process aid masterbatch contains teflon-forming materials, which in addition to improving the processability and homogenization of the formulation components, by creating a teflon layer inside the cylinder, prevents the burning of raw materials and the transfer of the stress of the metal wall of the device to the product surfaces, and in addition to the better integration of materials through the created layer. Teflon, especially in the output part of the machine, makes the products transparent without color and the surface of all products is smooth.
Advantages of masterbatch process assistance
- Preventing the complications of shark screen (unevenness of the surface like fish scales or gelatinization due to temperature difference and MFI of several polymers or formulation components)
- Removal of unmelted grains due to temperature difference
- Preventing the spread of black burnt materials that were present in recycled raw materials before production (recently seen in petrochemical raw materials as well)
- Preventing burns and loss of product properties
- Making the colorless product transparent and glassy
Masterbatch application of the process aid
Production of flexible packaging films
Wire and cable industry
Types of pipes (polyethylene, polypropylene)
textile industry