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NEW ADDITIVES TAKE ON SCRATCH AND MAR
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5 News
Clariant and Huntsman end merger plans; Carolina Color and Breen
acquired; Hexpol TPE invests in Germany; Albis buys Wipag;
Celanese expands global compounding capacity.
19 Mixer makers target flexibility

Whether for pre-blending of final compound production, today’s
mixers need to offer flexible and efficient operation. Jennifer PAGE 27
Markarian finds out more. COVER IMAGE: COPERION
PAGE 19
27 Sustaining carbon black development
Sustainability and health and safety issues are top of the list in
terms of carbon black development. Peter Mapleston finds out
more about the latest innovations.
PAGE 37
37 Fakuma posts record attendance

Fakuma 2017 – the 25th – was bigger and better attended than ever
before with more than 48,000 people making the trip to southern
Germany’s Friedrichshafen exhibition centre.
53 Keeping up appearances
Plastics are versatile materials but can be susceptible to scratching.
Peter Mapleston looks at a selection of additive technologies that
help to keep that “new” look.
65 Producing colours that perform

Colour masterbatch suppliers are finding ways to get more from their
products through processing and performance enhancements and
PAGE 53
the use of more challenging polymers, writes Peter Mapleston.
82 Diary
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NEWS
Clariant and Huntsman Force

majeure
call off merger plans at BASF
Clariant and Huntsman have charges as a result of the
called off their planned merger termination. BASF declared force
merger following opposi- Clariant subsequently majeure for a facility
tion to the proposals from said it has opened discus- making two of its com-
PHOTO: CLARIANT
some Clariant shareholders, sions with White Tale postable bioplastics,
including White Tale representatives on alterna- Ecoflex and Ecovio, at its
Holdings (which had tive options for the future main site in Ludwigshafen,
increased its holding to development of the com- Germany in mid-October.
more than 20%). Clariant CEO Hariolf Kottmann pany. “While White Tale’s The company said the
In a joint statement, and Hunstman President and position on the merger has shutdown was expected to
Huntsman President and CEO Peter R Huntsman been different from ours, we last at least three weeks.
CEO Peter R Huntsman and pictured when the merger was share a common interest in Customers have been
Clariant CEO Hariolf announced in May increasing Clariant’s value,” notified and a hotline has
Kottmann said: “Given the Kottmann said. been set up.
continued accumulation of required to approve the Clariant posted a 10% The move followed the
Clariant shares by activist transaction under Swiss law. increase in sales for the first detection of a technical
investor White Tale Holdings “Under these circum- nine months of 2017 to fault in a heating circuit
and its opposition to the stances, and in light of the CHF4.7bn. It said the growth that allowed a small
transaction, which is now high level of disruption and was led by North America, amount of thermal oil to
supported by some other uncertainty that has been Middle East and Africa, enter the product loop.
shareholders, we believe created for both companies, where sales were up by About 1,500 tonnes of pro-
that there is simply too we have jointly decided to 16%. Europe saw 8% duction was affected.
much uncertainty as to terminate the merger growth, while Latin America BASF said the contami-
whether Clariant will be able agreement.” declined by 1%. nation did not present a
to secure the two-thirds Neither party will incur � www.clariant.com health risk.
shareholder approval that is breakage or non-approval � www.huntsman.com � www.basf.com
Fraunhofer turns paper waste to polymer FR

Fraunhofer LBF has devel- weakens their mechanical
PHOTO: FRAUNHOFER LBF
oped technology to properties.

chemical bond phosphor to Chemically bonding the
lignin residue from paper phosphor to the lignin
production and has con- solves these problems,
ducted tests that show the however, and could make it
material can be used as a possible to use the material
flame retardant for plastics at an industrial scale,
as part of the EU funded according to Dr Roland
Phoenix project. Klein, Group Leader for
It was already known that Interfacial Design at
lignin has the ability to Fraunhofer LBF. The project
reduce the flammability of Bio-based FR produced by Fraunhofer from lignin paper partners believe this could
plastics and that this effect is manufacturing waste open up a new market for
increased if phosphorus- lignin waste, which at
containing compounds are the flame retardant effect reduced their joint effect. present is mainly inciner-
present. However, it has not was limited due to the Lignin is also incompatible ated for energy recovery
been possible to exploit this spatial separation of the two with most plastics so its within the paper industry.
in plastics to date because material components, which inclusion in formulations � www.lbf.fraunhofer.de

NEWS
Carolina Color/Breen Sattler

grows on
acquired by Arsenal small runs
Private equity firm Arsenal
PHOTO: CAROLINA COLOR

Capital has acquired German technical colour
US-based Carolina Color compound producer
Corporation and Breen Sattler Kunststoffwerk has
Color Concentrates, commissioned the second
bringing the two colour of two new compounding
masterbatch producers lines at its plant at Mülheim
under common ownership. am Main and is planning a
Salisbury, North Carolina- third for next year to
headquartered Carolina support growing demand
Color is a supplier of custom from its customers in the
colour masterbatches. Its electrical industry.
proprietary G2 and G3 Managing Director
products are recognised for The deal brings Carolina Color and Breen Color under single Michael Trapp said the
their high-loading of ownership company has installed a
pigments and additives. 25mm laboratory twin
Lambertville, New The newly combined Arsenal Partner Tim Zappala. screw compounder for
Jersey-based Breen is a businesses operate five “We look forward to development and sam-
supplier of custom colour manufacturing facilities continue their track records pling work and a 34mm
masterbatches with a focus across the US. “This combi- of growth through both diameter model for
on wire & cable, packaging, nation represents the next organic initiatives, as well as production runs, both
and consumer end markets. phase of growth for both building through strategic supplied by Noris Plastic.
Last year it acquired Hudson businesses and is an acquisitions to further Another production
Color Concentrates, expand- important milestone in our expand the platform’s machine will be installed
ing into engineering resins strategy to build a leading product and service in the summer of 2018, he
and growing its manufactur- colour concentrate business offering,” he said. said.
ing footprint in the Northeast offering customised and � www.carolinacolor.com Sattler specialises in
and Midwest US. proprietary solutions,” said � www.breencolor.com small batch production –
typically less than 10
tonnes – of coloured
Panjin Zhongrun picks Maag engineering compounds

based on PC, PA, PBT,
Chinese PEEK producer by the patented curved screen area than a conven- POM and blends. It
Panjin Zhongrun High screen plate of its CSC-R tional screen changer and is currently operates six lines,
Performance Polymer has screen changer series. This, delivered for CoPEEK with a the largest a 60mm unit,
chosen Maag Automatik as the company said, “provides special design for tempera- and has a capacity of
its supplier for melt filters. four times more active tures up to 450°C”. around 2,000 tonnes/year.
According to Maag, The system delivered to Trapp said the company
the decision was driven Panjin Zhongron also has recorded sales growth
features rheologically of around 20% over the
optimised flow channels for past two years, which he
PHOTO: MAAG
use with high performance attributes in part to

polymers and operates with ongoing consolidation in
a filtration of 30 µm. the European compounds
Panjin Zhongrun has a sector. “As more materials
Maag’s CSC-R PEEK production capacity of suppliers merge into larger
screenchanger is 1,000 tonnes/year. units it opens more doors
being used by PEEK � www.maag.com for us,” he said.
producer Panjin Zhongrun � http://en.pjzrhpp.com.cn � www.sattlerkunststoffwerk.de
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NEWS
PHOTO: HEXPOL TPE

PolyVisions Hexpol TPE is adding capacity at its
plant at Lichtenfels in Germany
launches
FR PET
US-based PolyVisions has
introduced DuraPET FR,
which it describes as “a
durable, chemical-resist-
ant, non-halogenated
flame retardant polyester
designed for demanding
Hexpol invests in Germany

applications”.
DuraPET FR is a graft-
modified PET that is said to
have good processability
and outstanding physical Hexpol TPE has announced TPS, TPO and TPU-based highly responsive, quick and
properties while withstand- plans for further expansion thermoplastic elastomer flexible service,” said Dr Peter
ing temperatures from of its site at Lichtenfels in compounds. It will take Ryzko, Managing Director of
-40°C to over 180°C. Using Germany with a new Hexpol TPE’s global capacity the German operation. “We
the Nofia polyphospho- twin-screw production line, for these materials to more are also investing in our
nate flame retardant from which is expected to come than 80,000 tonnes/year. product safety, research and
FRX Polymers, it has on-stream in early 2018 and “This investment is the development resources,
achieved a UL listed V-0 will add around 5,000 third new line we have which are housed in a
rating at 1.5 and 3.0 mm. tonnes/year capacity. installed since 2013 and is state-of-the-art technical
The material can be The new line will increase part of our on-going centre at Lichtenfels.”
processed by injection capacity for the company’s commitment to deliver a � www.hexpoltpe.com
moulding, sheet and film
extrusion and thermoform-
ing alike. It is also available
with up to 90% post-con-
Michelin acquires Lehigh
sumer PET content. Michelin North America has acquired Lehigh micronised rubber powder, a high-perfor-
Applications are foreseen Technologies, a speciality materials com- mance material that can be used as an
in the automotive, medical pany based in Tucker, near Atlanta, Georgia. impact modifier in plastics, among other
equipment, construction Lehigh uses patented cryogenic turbo- applications. It employs about 100 people.
and electronics sectors. mill technology to recycle rubber from � www.michelin.com
� www.polyvisions.com end-of-life tyres and industrial goods into � www.lehightechnologies.com
Techmer PM ready to produce in Mexico

US-based Techmer PM said it will exported to other Latin American
PHOTO: TECHMER PM
Architect’s rendering of
begin production at its new facility in destinations. Users are expected to Techmer PM’s new
Querétaro, Mexico, in November include the automotive, agriculture, Mexico plant
and will ramp up through Q1 2018. packaging, fibres, and nonwovens
The plant will supply colours, sectors, as well as new markets such
additives and engineered com- as 3D printing.
pounds in the growing Latin Ameri- Techmer PM said it plans to hire
can market and will double the size about 100 to staff the plant over the
of the facility to 11,150 m2. next three to five years. A number of
About 60-70% of materials US team members will be moving to
developed at the Mexican plant are Querétaro to support the opening
expected to be supplied to custom- and ongoing growth.
ers in the country. The rest will be � www.techmerpm.com

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Albis Plastic acquires NEWS

IN BRIEF...
CFRP firm Wipag The additives business unit
of Lanxess is increasing
Albis Plastic, the Hamburg, IPA
G filled glass fibre-reinforced prices for its polydibromo-
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Germany-based distribu- HOTO PA compounds. styrene products and its
P
tor and compounder As well as its Firemaster 2100R decadi-
of technical thermo- experience in bromophenyl ethane flame
plastics, is to acquire closed-loop carbon retardant by 15% from 1
the Wipag Group fibre recycling, November. The former is
with effect from Wipag takes in PP used mainly in PA housings
January 2018. from post-industrial and for electronic products and
Wipag specialises in post-consumer applications. electrical plug connectors,
carbon fibre compounds for Bernd Sparenberg, Vice- the latter in wire and cable
injection moulding, which it Wipag specialises in com- President of Technical insulation and speciality
makes at two sites in pounds containing recycle Compounds at Albis, said fabric coatings.
Germany using its fibre carbon fibre that these activities “provide � www.lanxess.com
recycling technology. This an excellent platform for our
takes waste carbon fibre, pounds, which, the com- Altech Eco PP compounds Industrial minerals pro-
mostly from the automotive pany says, “offer excellent and expand our range of ducer Omya will represent
industry. mechanical properties and high quality Near-to-Prime Burgess Pigment Com-
Buying Wipag will enable low density” and have recycling compounds”. pany’s products in the
Albis to offer PP and PA significant weight and cost � www.albis.com polyolefin compounding
carbon fibre-filled com- advantages over highly- � www.wipag.com and rigid PVC markets in
the US and Canada.
Braskem puts recycling in orbit

Burgess makes functional
anhydrous and hydrous
aluminium silicates for
Brazilian polymer producer installed on the ISS. It is discussions with Braskem. applications including
Braskem and US-based 3D hoped this will help cut the This had not been con- plastics modification.
print specialist Made In cost of space missions by firmed at the time of writing � www.omya.com
Space, are jointly develop- reducing the weight of but Braskem’s biggest
ing a new technology that payloads carried from Earth. shareholder, Odebrecht, Ohio, US-based Aurora
will recycle plastic on n The Wall Street Journal said it wanted to retain its Plastics, a maker of PVC
NASA’s International Space reported at the end of investments. compounds, has acquired
Station (ISS). October that LyondellBasell � www.braskem.com.br TPE producer S&E
Part of the companies’ had initiated takeover � www.madeinspace.us Speciality Polymers of
“Printing the Future” Lunenburg, Massachusetts.
PHOTO: MADE IN SPACE
venture, the project will It is Aurora’s second

begin next year and will acquisition this year and is
involve astronauts on the ISS its first expansion into
using Braskem’s sugarcane TPEs. It also expands
ethanol-based PE to 3D Aurora’s footprint across
print tools from filament the US and Canada , which
recycled in space. currently includes plants in
The partners have Ohio,Massachussetts,
developed a machine that North Carolina and
will crush 3D printed parts Quebec. The Lunenburg
and other plastics no longer site will produce CPE, TPO,
required – such as food plastic concentrates and
packaging – and extrude LSOH compounds.
new filament to be used in New project will recycle and 3D print plastics on the International � www.auroraplastics.com
the 3D printer already Space Station � www.sespoly.com

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compounding/recycling shows
More than 100 companies have now many more suppliers of machinery,
booked stands at the Compounding equipment, polymers, additives,
World Expo and the Plastics Recycling compounds and related services.
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“We’ve seen a rush of bookings conferences and seminars will be free
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now have more than 110 companies AMI, Compounding World and Plastics
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Manager. “Places are continuing to fill Vertellus, and Zeppelin, for a 9 m2 shell-scheme space plus
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positions close to selling out,” he added. exhibitors that includes Aquafil, Azo, extensive marketing support. For
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stands in recent weeks include Pomini, Imerys, IMI Fabi, Kaneka, matthew.wherlock@ami.international
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Comac, Dow Corning, Dupont, Elix Mondo Minerals, MPI Chemie, Nord- visit the exhibition websites at:
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SABIC Celanese adds compounding

targets Celanese has announced capacity at Bishop in Texas. production line at Winona,
lighting plans to expand the capacity

of its global compounding
The investment will also see
a new line installed at the
Minnesota, US, where it is
also debottlenecking its
SABIC is introducing some capability and certain Forli site in Italy, which is existing production lines.
new materials for LED product-specific manufactur- another recent acquisition. This will add an extra 9,000
automotive lighting parts. ing sites in its engineered Together, the investment tonnes/year of capacity.
Most notable is Lexan materials business. programme will add The company is also
HF4010SR, a new grade of The move comes in another 50,000-60,000 planning a new GUR
polycarbonate that, the response to growing tonnes/year of capacity. A ultra-high molecular weight
company said, makes it demand in the medical, further 10,000-15,000 PE production line at
possible to develop automotive, consumer goods tonnes/year will be obtained Nanjing, which will add
complex headlight bezels and electronics markets, the through debottlenecking approximately 15,000
with enhanced aesthetics. company said, and the across the network. tonnes/year of capacity.
Lexan HF4010SR has expansion projects will be Celanese is already in the � www.celanese.com
been developed to target completed in 2018 or 2019. process of adding a Celstran
draft angles 0.5-1.0° lower The plans include two long-fibre thermoplastics
than the 3-5° typically additional compounding
recommended for PC lines at the company’s site at
tools. Reduced draft Nanjing and one at its A 9,000tpa
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JSW bolsters support in Europe

Japanese machinery maker a 26.5mm diameter
PHOTO: JSW
JSW said that its new TEX25αIII laboratory
European extrusion techni- extruder with a special side
cal centre at Dusseldorf- feeder for compound and
Benrath is now in full masterbatch development.
operation, providing This can be configured with
customers in the region with L/D ratios of between 42
a production scale com- and 70 and can include a
pounding trials capability. variety of venting and
The 1,000m2 “TEXenter” feeding options.
replaces the company’s “Customers will come to
smaller facility at Overpelt in us with their most challeng-
Belgium and incudes 700m2 ing material recipes and
of R&D space. It is equipped JSW’s new European tech centre provides production scale trial process parameters, and we
for a wide variety of extru- capabilities have the knowhow and the
sion trials, including com- machines to meet the
pounding, chemical reaction, twin-screw compounding company says the two performance and quality
dewatering, devolatilising, extruder with a torque extruders can be combined that they expect”, said
and pelletising. density of 18.2 N/cm³ and a for devolatilisation com- TEXenter General Manager
Equipment includes a specially configured 32mm pounding trials. Jun Kakizaki.
47mm diameter TEX44αIII diameter TEX30 model. The The TEXenter also houses � www.jsw.co.jp/en
HF Mixing Clariant expands product line

aligns with Clariant has added a new with approximately 40-50% Separately, Clariant
family to its range of organic pigment. They can Masterbatches has intro-
B&K colourants for plastics. also be supplied in pellet duced a new amide and
HF Mixing Group has Telasperse PVC is targeted form. amine-free anti-static
begun a strategic co-oper- for use with plasticised and Clariant sees applications masterbatch concentrate for
ation with Germany’s B&K non-plasticised PVC and the for Telasperse PVC in film pharmaceutical PE films.
Wäge & Anlagentechnik. range currently comprises and sheet, plus cables, Mevopur PEAM 176045 was
The alliance takes HF one blue, three reds, three profiles, and flooring. Some developed with the new
into upstream material yellows, two blacks and a products in the range are USP 665 regulation in mind.
handling, while enabling white, with more to follow in suitable for food contact Clariant said this will limit
B&K to offer its weigh feed the coming months. applications and toys and the acceptability of films
systems alongside HF’s The products are free- have wide regulatory currently using food-grade
automation systems. flowing, dust-free powder compliance, including amide and amine-based
� www.hf-mixinggroup.com pigment preparations, RoHS, EN71-3, 94/62/EG, anti-stats from 2020.
� www.bk-anlagentechnik.de which are fully dispersed AP89 (I) and EU 10/2011. � www.clariant.com
FRX Polymers offers alternative to ATO

FRX Polymers, which makes polymeric The company said that Nofia FRs lower than ATO and, being polymeric,
halogen-free flame retardants, said its “serve as an excellent synergist in BFR will not migrate or bleed out of the host
Nofia polyphosphonates have been products, delivering lighter weight and plastic over time.
validated as an effective replacement reduced cost”. The products are In typical formulations, FRX claims
for antimony trioxide (ATO) in bromi- currently under testing and commer- that customers will see a cost saving
nated flame retardant (BFR) systems cial scale-up at customer sites. per part using Nofia if ATO prices are
employed in glass-filled PA 6,6, PBT, According to FRX, Nofia FRs have a higher than $5.50/kg.
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see exports on the rise Japan’s Asahi Kasei
officially opened its Europe
Plastics and rubber machin- R&D Centre at Dormagen in
ery makers in both Germany Germany last month. An
and Italy recorded strong China internal unit of Asahi Kasei
USA 13% Mexico 6%
export performances for the 17% Europe, which also includes
first half of 2017, with the Engineering Plastics
Germany posting a 3.8% Poland 4% Technical Centre that
growth year on year and opened in February, the
Italy 14.6%. France 3.5% R&D centre will undertake
According to the German Italy 3.5% technical service and
Others
plastics and rubber machin- 41%
application development for
India 3%
ery manufacturers’ associa- European customers. It will
tion VDMA, the sector saw Czech Republic 3% also conduct joint R&D with
1H exports grow by 3.8% UK 3% companies and universities.
year-on-year to €2.4bn. Spain 3% � www.asahi-kasei.eu
The strongest markets German plastics & rubber machinery, export markets, %
were the US, up by 4.2% to (H1, 2017) – Total = E2.4bn Drilling and abrading tests
€402.2m, and China, where Source: VDMA carried out by Vito of
sales increased by 19.2% Belgium for single wall
€310.7m. This followed a by 6.1% to €848m due to modest growth while Asia nanotube maker OCSiAl
decline in sales in China in weaker performances in the was stagnant, with China show that no free-standing
1H 2016, largely due to important markets of 12% down. Saudi Arabia and or protruding SWNTs are
German machinery makers Poland, France and Italy. Iran were also weak. released when materials
setting up their own Meanwhile, Italy’s plastics Amaplast president containing them are
production locations there. and rubber machinery Alessandro Grassi said that mechanically stressed in
Favourable exchange rates association Amaplast Italian machinery makers typical use simulations. The
also boosted this year’s (formerly known as Assoco- also enjoyed “a parallel tests also showed that
China figures. maplast) said 1H exports recovery in the domestic nanotube-formulated
Mexico was also a strong were up by by 14.6%. Sales market, sustained in part by materials release up to 35%
export market in 1H, up by within the main EU market the stimulus measures fewer micro-size particles
26.4% to €137.4m, and were 20% up on 1H 2016 implemented by the Italian than control materials.
there was also good growth and in Russia more than government to support � www.ocsial.com
in the smaller markets of doubled from €21m to investment by manufactur-
Russia, up 43.4% to €59.3m, €50m. The Americas were ers within an “Industry 4.0’ US resin and compound
and Brazil, up 78.2% to 10% up, mainly due to a approach.” distributor Polysource has
€35.3m. However, exports strong performance in Brazil. � www.vdma.org opened a new warehouse
to EU countries were down NAFTA countries saw only � www.amaplast.org just outside Boston in
Massachussetts to service
DowDuPont invests in China

customers in New Eng-
land. It is the Kansas
City-headquartered
DowDuPont Transportation & Advanced markets, according to DowDuPont. company’s second
Polymers, a business segment of the The company said it will add three new warehouse on the east
DowDuPont Specialty Products division, is to production lines by Q2 2019, with the aim of coast and its 11th facility
invest $42m at its Shenzhen compounding being fully operational by the end of the across the country. It will
site in southern China, which was opened in year. The new equipment will make special- be used to warehouse
June last year. ity resins including Zytel brands of PA, high customer materials to
This investment is said to be needed to temperature PA and speciality PA, and Hytrel enable it to offer leadtimes
meet demand for engineered polymers in TPE. of less than two days.
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MIXERS | MACHINERY
Whether for pre-

blending or final
compound
production, today’s
mixers need to offer
flexible and efficient
operation. Jennifer
Markarian finds reports
on the latest developments
Mixer makers target flexibility

Flexibility and efficiency are of critical importance minimise downtime and ensure constant output. Main image:
for mixing equipment used in the compounding Whatever technology is employed, selection of Easy cleaning,
industry. And, whether the application is for a mixer that is optimally suited to the task is critical. fast mixing,
pre-blending bulk powders or pellets prior to The best way to do that is to run the product on the and simplified
twin-screw compounding or production of com- equipment, according to Alan Malott, Product plant integra-
pounds or masterbatches with a batch internal or Manager for Mixing Systems at B&P LittleFord. The tion are
continuous mixer, choosing the right equipment for company – which was formed on 1 January this features of
the job is key. year through the merger of B&P Process Equip- Coperion’s
Quality—accuracy of loading, dispersion of ment and B&P Littleford Day following B&P’s MIX-A-LOT
materials, and minimising thermal degradation of acquisition of Littleford Day in 2015 – houses a system
the base polymer—is the first requirement for any wide range of equipment for customer demonstra-
powder or pellet mixing system, says Paul Lloyd, tion at its Technical Excellence Centre in Saginaw,
Business Unit Director at Farrel Pomini, while Michigan, US, as well as offering rental equipment
flexibility allows processors to adapt to customer or that can be taken to a customer’s facility.
market changes. In addition, the system must be The company completed a comprehensive reno-
cost effective. “In a highly competitive market, vation of the Saginaw centre in 2016, adding five
conversion costs are a significant differentiator. jacketed plough mixers from the Littleford facility in
Efficiency in operation, processing energy and Kentucky. Plough mixers are versatile systems that
maintenance can significantly reduce total running can be used for pre-blending, coating and drying,
costs and therefore increase margins for the or as a pressure vessel for performing reactions,
processor,” he says. says Malott. As part of the renovation, the largest
Mixer design is critical to achieve good disper- unit in the centre – a KM150 continuous mixer – was
sion and distribution, as well as for overall mixing converted from volumetric to gravimetric control to
efficiency. In Promixon’s X Series machines, optimise testing.
introduced at K2016 last year, the company Farrel Pomini included a customer demonstration
introduced a new mixing tool design. According to and processing laboratory within its new corporate
company CEO Marco Marinello, the new design headquarters at Ansonia, in Connecticut in the US,
features an increased angle of incidence on the which it officially opened in May this year. The
thickened blades to improve lift of the product up laboratory contains FCM continuous mixers; a
to the upper stage. “In this way, it is possible to mix CP550 (compact processor) for evaluation of various
at a lower speed, reducing the wear and tear on rotor configurations, geometry, and L/D ratios; and a
the vessel and the mixing tool itself,” he says. new CPeX laboratory-sized Compact Processor.
Automation of the mixing process is said to Automated upstream materials handling and

MACHINERY | MIXERS
Figure 1:
Mixaco’s Multi
Tool container
mixing system
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showing (left)
the loading
position, (centre)
the upside down
mixing position,
and (right) the
cleaning position
downstream pelletizing equipment is also available. stainless steel, allowing the use of external agita-
Several other mixing equipment suppliers have tors. This allows materials in the discharge station
also been investing in improved testing rooms in to be agitated as it is fed to the extruder, prevent-
the past year or two, including the Italian compa- ing bridging or rat-holing in applications with poor
nies Plasmec and Promixon. flowing materials.
Speedy MT is a new Mixaco sack and drum
Container mixing mixer that comprises a stainless-steel container
Container mixers – in which material is weighed, with a plastic disposable internal liner inside
mixed, and transported to the next processing step eliminates the need to clean the mixing vessel. This
within the same container – are ideal for rapid reduction in cleaning time can result in a consider-
changeovers and for improving efficiency of able efficiency gain. “Many of our customers spend
preblending processes, says Markus Frantzen, 60% of their time cleaning and only 40% of their
General Manager at Mixaco USA. “Container mixers time making product,” says Frantzen.
reduce the risk of contamination, because of less MTI Mischtechnik’s C tec Pro system, intro-
material handling. They reduce downtime by duced at the K fair last year, takes a different
shortening cleaning time and allowing offline quality approach to container mixing by using an industrial
control testing of the preblend while the next batch robot to separate mixing vessel from machine. The
is being mixed. If testing reveals a problem, colour company’s first move into the container mixer
or formulation can be easily corrected by bringing sector, the design allows a number of different
the container back to the mixer,” he says. container sizes to be used in a single system,
Mixaco’s Multi Tool container system (Figure 1) eliminating cleaning stoppages.
has been optimised over the years since its
introduction. The geometry of the tooling has Bulk solutions
been adjusted to prevent material build-up, which Coperion’s MIX-A-LOT mechanical bulk material
reduces the batch-to-batch inconsistencies that can mixer can considerably simplify compounding
result from material sticking to the tooling or plant design, in the process reducing cleaning and
mixing head, says Frantzen. “Excellent dispersion of maintenance costs. The company says that one
pigments leads to more efficient usage of pig- mixer and loss-in-weight (LIW) feeder can be used
ments and thus cost savings. Some customers find to replace multiple buffer hoppers and LIW feeders
that they don’t have to use as much pigment to get for polymer pellets (Figure 2). The mixer’s weighing
the same coloring,” he explains. function ensures accurate dosing and, because the
In combination with the Multi Tool system, a new MIX-A-LOT uses a vacuum and pressure-resistant
fill-level monitoring unit ensures that the mixer is at construction, direct pneumatic feeding is possible
least 55% full, thus meeting ATEX requirements without the need for a separate reception bin for
without the need to use nitrogen to create an inert pneumatic conveying (additives or colour in
atmosphere. “We’re finding that more customers powder form continue to be added via a separate
require ATEX certification, but creating a nitrogen- feeder for dosing accuracy at low addition levels).
inert atmosphere adds expense and adds time to The new unit offers a very short mixing time due
the process. Although some applications may still to the design of the mixing rotor, which provides low
require nitrogen, many can use this alternate circumferential velocities and an optimised gap to
method,” says Frantzen. the housing that Coperion says allows gentle
As the naming implies, Mixaco’s new Flexible handling without particle destruction or heating of
Container is made of a flexible material rather than the product. A large inspection door on the front of

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MXL Hopper
LIW LIW
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Polymer 2 Polymer 2
Extruder Extruder
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Figure 2: Schematic’s showing how the incorporation of Coperion’s latest MIX-A-LOT system (right) can simplify compounding
plant configuration Source: Coperion
the MIX-A-LOT unit provides easy access to the very well. “With increasingly efficient temperature
process chamber, while an additional opening at the control, there is a possibility for much increased
discharge flap facilitates inspection and cleaning. residence times, which can in theory be infinite in a
MIX-A-LOT units are available in three sizes, the batch mixer, thus allowing increased mixing cycles
largest of which is rated at a capacity of up to 5 or holding for reactive compounding,” says Farrel
tonnes/h. An ATEX version is also available and the Pomini’s Lloyd.
surface of the chamber can be electro-polished. Continuous mixers, meanwhile, offer lower
Experimental trials run in Coperion’s testing center capital costs and reduced space requirements, as
have shown good mixing quality, reports the well as generally needing fewer operators. They
company. also provide flexibility; independent processing
Realising maximum productivity in PVC dry variables allow the mixer to efficiently be adapted
blending applications – and improving the final to formulation changes. The Farrel Pomini Continu-
quality of the blend – requires the ability to rapidly ous Mixer offers a short length/diameter ratio that
cool the PVC blend at the end of the heating “ensures that shear sensitive carriers can be
mixing stage, according to Plasmec, which claims processed and loaded whilst ensuring there is no
to have developed the first horizontal cooler thermal degradation of the base polymer,” says
mixers more than thirty years ago. Its latest models Lloyd. In addition, the stability of a continuous mixer
use a new high efficiency cooler with an optimised can allow high consistency and increased control.
water circuit that the company says applies The latest developments for the Farrel Pomini
thermo-fluid dynamic engineering to provide a Continuous Mixer, such as the patented Self
significant increase in performance. Aligning Seal (SAS), the Automatic Vent Plunger
The new cooling interspace is designed to and the Adjustable Dam Assembly, are available as
withstand a working pressure up to 2.5bar, the upgrades and are aimed at increased operational
typical operational pressure of factory closed efficiency or machine flexibility, Lloyd says. The
circuit chillers. The company says this company has also evaluated other applications to
considerably improves productivity, see which might benefit from the mixer’s
Right: The allowing the equipment to cool capabilities. “It is excellent at producing
MIX-A-LOT more than eight batches of U-PVC very highly filled and temperature
system from dryblend from 120°C to 40°C sensitive materials due to its large
Coperion every hour. free volumes and efficient mixing
features a large action,” the company says, citing
front opening Compounding mixers example applications such as
to provide Compounding mixers come in flame-retardant compounding
access to the both batch and continuous and PET processing.
process variants, both of which offer While continuous mixers
chamber their own distinct advantages. offer low running costs and
Batch mixers (such as Banbury good flexibility, both can be
types) can handle difficult to enhanced by good operating
feed and poor flowing materials practices. Keeping the equip-
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Right: Farrel ment running is an obvious way to add value, which

Pomini’s CPeX the company says means having required spare
continuous parts available when required without maintaining
mixer for an excessive spare parts inventory.
laboratory The large clearances, low mixing pressures,
applications short rotor L/D ratio, and avoidance of metal-to-
metal contact in the continuous mixer keeps wear
to a minimum. But by monitoring wear within the
mixer, the company says it is possible to minimise
repair costs and repair cycles.
Mixer configuration
Continuous mixers are versatile and can be used
to process many different kinds of materials at
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to process and what quantity you want to make,” time, some processors switch out the rotor and
says Slayton Altenburg, Application Specialist at screw and clean them off-line, he says.
Technical Process & Engineering (TPEI). It is also important to consider coatings for the
TPEI’s continuous mixers range from a 1-inch mixing chambers and rotors, says TPEI. The optimal
(25mm) rotor diameter lab-size mixer offering 5-50 coating will, of course, depend on the material
lbs/h (2.2-22 kg/h) all the way up to a 9-inch formulation and the expected types of wear – abra-
(225mm) size that can run 9,000-12,000 lbs/h sion by fine particles, chemical wear, or a combina-
(4,080-5,450 kg/hr). The most common size variant tion of both. Some systems also benefit from
is the 2-inch (50mm) rotor diameter that runs slip-resistant coatings at the exit of the mixer to
around 500 lbs/h (220 kg/h). For highly filled help prevent degradation, which can result in black
formulas, TPEI says an extended machine option specks. “We’ve worked with vendors to develop
with a larger feed throat is beneficial; rotors in various types of coatings for different uses, and
these models include an extra flight that helps customers have seen their rebuild times go down
densify fillers to make the process more efficient. significantly,” says Altenburg.
Extended machines also have higher horsepower Increased automation and integration via the
drives for increased mixing torque. Internet is making a difference in modern mixing
Below: Inside Selection of the optimal rotor style depends on systems, and TPEI has added automated controls
the process the type of material being processed. “A style 15 and data logging capability. “We’ve integrated
laboratory in rotor works well for most materials, but a style 7 upstream (feeders, vacuum loaders) and down-
Farrel Pomini’s rotor is best for shear- and temperature-sensitive stream (pelletiser) as much as possible, and the
new global materials, such as rigid vinyl compounds, biopoly- whole system can be controlled from a single
headquarters mers, and compounds with crosslinking or blowing point. In addition, maintenance or production
at Ansonia in agents,” says Altenburg. In TPEI’s machines, rotors engineers can log in remotely to the control
the US are easily interchangeable. To reduce changeover system. If needed, TPEI can be called to log in
remotely for troubleshooting,” says Altenburg, who
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CARBON BLACK | MATERIALS
Sustaining carbon black

developments
Sustainability and H&S issues are near the top of the list in terms
of carbon black development. Peter Mapleston finds
out more about the latest innovations
Sustainability issues continue to dominate develop- levels of PAH is becoming increasingly important Image below:
ment trends in carbon black for plastics compounds. given health concerns and increased scrutiny over Technologies
Whether it is concern about volatiles, PHA levels, or hazardous substances through the EU Registration, to produce
the circular economy, carbon black producers are Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of carbon black
working hard to create products that offer improved Chemicals (REACH) regulation. from used tyres
health and general well-being for plastics com- Michael Braungart, Founder and CEO of certifier promise
pounders, processors, end-users, and the public at EPEA, says: “The Black Bear Carbon upcycled sustainability
large. Prime among these developments is produc- product is a game-changer in the field of carbon gains and are
tion of carbon black from alternative sources or black. ” developing
routes, with Netherlands-based Black Bear Carbon Leunissen claims that Black Bear can match the quickly
claiming considerable forward momentum. “Black performance of numerous regular furnace carbon
Bear has made great progress towards establishing blacks. “Most notably, improvements in dispersibil-
an environmentally friendly and high quality ity of our pellets now allow successful use of our
alternative for regular furnace carbon blacks,” says carbon blacks across more and more compound-
Rick Leunissen, Head of Commercial and Business ing methods,” he says.
Development at the company, which produces
carbon black from used tyres. Seeking sustainability
In June this year, Black Bear became the first Leunissen says his company is seeing many plastic
organisation worldwide to obtain “cradle-to-cradle” compounders that use recycled plastics broaden-
certification for its carbon black products. “In ing their sight to also use other sustainable raw
addition, Black Bear obtained technical product materials in their processes, particularly pigments.
approvals and first commercial orders at multiple “Therefore, a significant interest towards our
plastic compounders including several leaders in sustainable carbon blacks can be observed,” he
the masterbatch industry, as well as for automotive says. “Secondly, there’s been an increased focus in
end applications,” Leunissen says. the market on PAHs, not only for applications that
PHOTO: BLACK
The Cradle-to-Cradle Bronze Certificate came are related to food or human skin contact but many
BEAR CARBON
from the Environmental Protection Encouragement compounders also value a ‘cleaner’ product
Agency (EPEA) in Hamburg, Germany. “The when regulation is not as
certification activities led to a reconfirmation that stringent. That said,
Black Bear’s carbon black has extremely low levels with our
of harmful polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
(PAH),” the company said in a statement when it
announced the certification. Achieving low

MATERIALS | CARBON BLACK
Right: A NEPtune-range, Black Bear is able to supply carbon
PHOTO: BLACK BEAR CARBON

micronisation blacks that need to be in compliance with EU
unit within regulation no. 10/2011.”
Black Bear Black Bear currently has a production capacity of
Carbon’s 5,000 tonnes/y at its facility at Nederweert, in the
production Netherlands. Leunissen says the company is
facility at planning an expansion and expects to be able to
Nederweert in announce new projects early next year.
the Netherlands Germany’s Pyrolyx is another developer of
technology for the extraction of carbon black from
end-of-life tyres and claims to be the market leader.
It announced in late August that it was commencing
construction of a recovered carbon black (rCB) plant
at Terre Haute, Indiana, in the US. When completed,
the plant – which Pyrolyx claims will be the most
advanced of its kind – will produce close to 13,000
tonnes/y of rCB, as well as pyrolysis oil and steel.
The company already has a plant in production
in Germany, which is operated by its CCT Stegelitz
subsidiary. The two plants together will consume
around four million used tyres each year. Niels
Raeder, CEO of the Pyrolyx Group, says that the
company has already signed long-term purchase
contracts for first carbon black production from the
new plant. NOx and SOx versus the furnace process.”
Reese says Monolith plans to construct a
Greener blacks production facility in Hallam, Nebraska, in the US,
Another “green black” start-up to appear on the which is intended to be operational in early 2019.
scene is Monolith Materials, which has developed Initially, it will be able to provide blacks with
a process to make carbon black using natural gas particles in the 40 to 100nm size range. “Over time
feedstocks and electric plasma arc technology. this range will be expanded to allow for finer
John Reese, VP of Sales & Marketing, says the particles down to 20nm in size,” he says. Currently,
Below: Internal company has made great strides in the past 12 Monolith is operating a demonstration plant near
view of the months. “Due to the purity of the natural gas San Francisco, from where it is providing a wide
Pyrolyx feedstock versus the traditional oil-based furnace range of samples to compounders.
tyres-to-carbon process, Monolith will be able to bring to market a “One of the unique advantages Monolith enjoys
black produc- unique line of specialty products for the plastics is the ability to provide high purity carbon blacks
tion plant at marketplace,” he says. “Additionally, the Monolith across a wide spectrum of particle sizes,” Reese
Stegelitz in process has demonstrated a 75-90% improvement says. “For instance, many of the FDA materials on
Germany in environmental performance in the areas of CO2, the market today from the furnace process are finer
in particle size (20 nm) due to the temperatures
needed in the furnace process to control the PAH
levels. We have made and have received FDA
status (US FDA 21 CFR 178.3297) for a carbon
black with a particle size in the 80nm range, or
equivalent to an ASTM N762 carbon black. This will
lead to many advantages for the plastics com-
pounder, or masterbatch supplier, including less
energy intensive mixes and the ability to load the
compound at higher carbon black levels versus
PHOTO: CCT STEGELITZ
incumbent furnace FDA products.”

He goes on to say that Monolith believes it will
be able to deliver multiple products with unique
combinations of particle size, performance and
purity that have not previously existed. He also

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Materials is company’s materials will provide new opportunities
running a for producers of conductive compounds, including
natural gas to wire and cable. “Monolith has demonstrated the
carbon black ability to manufacture carbon blacks with a 40nm
demonstration particle size and structures (COAN) of up to 180
facility at mL/100g at extremely high purity levels,” he says.
Seaport in the
US Tackling impurities
Turning to the more established producers of
carbon black, AkzoNobel Technical Development
Manager Polymer Additives for the EMEIA region
Elisa Conte points to the continuing issue of PAH
impurities in carbon blacks. “Most recently they
have been brought under scrutiny of the European
Chemical Agency (ECHA), which set a limit of
maximum 1 ppm in the final conductive product
(0.5 ppm for toys; Commission Regulation
EC/2015/326),” she says. Ketjenblacks largely fulfil
such requirements, she says, since the blacks
themselves have values below the ECHA limit.
Conte also highlights the low and controlled
levels of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) in quality consistency.
Ketjenblacks. VOCs can represent a health hazard if Ketjenblack EC-300J and EC-600JD show the
they are released during compounding; they can lowest level content of metal impurities (a total of
also affect the odour of the compound and the around 20 ppm of cobalt, iron, nickel and vana-
final product. Ketjenblacks typically show VOC dium combined in Ketjenblack EC-300J, for
values “far below the specification of 1% by example). According to Conte, other commercial
weight,” she says. conductive blacks show levels of up to 8,000 ppm
Conte says the good performance of the (Figure 1). Low metal content is a requirement in
company’s Ketjenblack superconductive carbon many fields, for example in thermoset applications
blacks has led to notable market success. In where the pot life can be compromised by second-
particular, she highlights their extremely low ary reactions catalysed by metals. Extremely low
addition requirement in antistatic or conductive iron levels also make these materials suitable for
plastics applications, their extremely high purity – products in which corrosion is a concern, such as
which makes them very attractive for electronic, the energy field.
battery and semiconductive applications – and their “Sulphur content in Ketjenblack super conductive
carbon blacks rates between the lowest in the
market, qualifying these blacks as the conductive
black of choice in sulphur-sensitive applications, an
example being platinum cured silicones,” Conte says.
Unipetrol RPA, another important supplier of
superconductive carbon black with its Chezacarb
AC products – focuses its R&D activity at the field of
conductive and antistatic plastic materials, conduc-
tive paints, coatings and 3D printing, says Sales
Manager Lenka Semenyšínová. She says that the
company, together with its Polymer Institute Brno
subsidiary, is introducing a new range of electrically
conductive compounds and masterbatches.
The new products, which will be marketed under
the Makroplus CC tradename, are intended for use
Figure 1: Impurities in AkzoNobel’s Ketjenblacks EC-300J and EC-
in polyolefins, styrenics, polyamides, PVC, and
600JD compared to other commercial alternatives (CB 1-13) and two
other polymers. “They represent a solution to the
carbon nanotubes (CNT 1-2) Source, AkzoNobel
segment of electro-conductive/antistatic products

shear resistance compared with Ensaco 250G.

Caprara says this means that in compounding
operations involving high shear forces (for example,
when manufacturing concentrates or when working
with highly viscous polymers) the structure is less
affected, leading to better conductive properties.
Another advantage lies in its higher specific
aggregate conductivity. This enables highly
conductive compounds to be manufactured with
advantages such as better EMI shielding proper-
ties. It also enables recipe developers to target a
specific conductivity using slightly lower amounts
of carbon black, which provides benefits in terms
of viscosity and impact properties (Figure 3).
Figure 2: Volume resistivity of a range of Unipetrol Chezacarb AC At Cabot Corporation, Global Segment
polymer compounds as a function of carbon black content Manager George Haines highlights the very high
(extruded sheets) Source: Unipetrol purity levels of several of the company’s carbon
blacks. He points to a food contact notification
for electrotechnical, automotive and packaging (FCN 1789) approved by the US Food & Drug
market segments,” says Semenyšínová. Administration (FDA) that overrides 21 CFR
Chezacarb AC and Macroplus CC are both used 178.3297 with regard to Cabot’s high purity
to obtain permanently antistatic, dissipative or furnace blacks (Black Pearls 4750, Monarch 4750,
electro-conductive materials (Figure 2). Typical and Black Pearls 4350).
application market segments include extruded “Previously, there was a limit of 2.5% by weight
profiles, pipes, sheets, blown film and injection in the polymer, but as stated in the FCN, the limit
moulded parts. Semenyšínová adds that further has been changed to the minimum required to
Chezacarb AC developments aimed at new accomplish the intended technical effect,” he says.
application areas including 3D printing systems, as “This means our customers can exceed the
well as paints and coatings, are scheduled for previous 2.5% if needed [and] demonstrates
introduction around the middle of next year. Cabot’s continued leadership in high purity carbon
blacks as FDA has granted this approved use only
Specialty focus for Cabot’s high purity grades.”
Imerys Graphite & Carbon is continuing with its Cabot is also expanding furnace carbon black
investment strategy focused on fuelling growth in applications to enable an up to 20% improvement
specialties. Benedetta Caprara, Market Leader in insulation performance for expanded polystyrene
Europe, reports that demand for electrically (EPS) foams. “Through our CSX691 carbon black
conductive products continues to increase and and Plasblak PS6310 black masterbatch, we are
says that the company’s Ensaco carbon blacks “are helping end-users meet energy efficiency targets
the ideal solution when high purity, excellent and expanding the additive options available to
dispersion level or low moisture are required.” improve insulation performance,” he says.
Caprara cites its Ensaco 250G as one
example, describing it as “the Challenging
cutting-edge solution, with a applications
Right: Imerys winning combination of high Ranjan Kamat, Applications
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Graphite & structure and low surface area, GRAPHITE & CARBON
Manager-Plastics at Birla
Carbon is which guarantees an Carbon Specialty Blacks,
targeting excellent dispersion of says that the use of carbon
specialty conductive carbon black in blacks in conductive
conductive plastics.” This good disper- compounds is one of the
applications sion means polymers show most challenging applica-
with its Ensaco good retention of mechani- tions in terms of selection
blacks cal and flow properties. of the appropriate com-
Another product of interest pounding equipment and
for plastics applications is Ensaco processing conditions. Birla
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of carbon blacks for these applications. These are

high structure carbon blacks with different levels of
surface area (particle size).
“High structure helps them to achieve high
conductivity at relatively low loading and low
surface area facilitates easy dispersion,” Kamat
notes. “However, high structure increases the melt
viscosity, which can make it difficult to process
using many conventional compounding tech-
niques. As the compounding equipment and
polymers used by different customers varies, we
work with our customers to not only identify the
best carbon black, but also optimise compounding
conditions to achieve the desired performance.
The distinctive morphologies of these Conductex Figure 3: Conductivity percolation curves of diluted
products provide an excellent balance of the 32%w/w Ensaco250G and Ensaco260G
critical properties that impact performance in ESD polypropylene concentrates
applications.” Source: Imerys Graphite & Carbon
In addition, Kamat says, the high purity and
consistency of Conductex blacks makes them easy improvement of carbon black performance in
to disperse and provides excellent surface smooth- thermoplastics applications,” he says.
ness. However, he adds that with the increasing One example cited by Kamat is fine denier fibre,
complexity of the thermoplastics market in terms of which has stringent processing and performance
resin selection, processing, and performance requirements, including spinnability and dispers-
requirements, Birla has adopted a more coopera- ibility. Most carbon blacks fail to meet these
tive approach towards product development. challenging requirements, he says. “Birla Carbon
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and final product manufacturer provides a smooth produce Raven1300 Ultra to specifically meet both
transition of carbon blacks from production plant the processing and performance requirement of
to final product,” he says. “We have successfully fine denier fibres.”
demonstrated this approach by developing new Kamat also points to the development of carbon
Below: carbon blacks specifically designed to meet blacks with increased surface area thanks to their
Demand for customer needs.” finer particle size to meet the growing demand for
high “jetness” Kamat points out that carbon blacks originally high jetness (blackness) in high-value plastics.
in sectors such designed for rubber applications cannot meet the “Carbon blacks with high surface area are difficult
as automotive processing and performance requirements of many to disperse in a polymer matrix,” he says. “We not
requires carbon thermoplastics applications due to the significant only focus on colour development, but also on
blacks with differences in physical, chemical, and processing processability,” he says.
optimised behaviour of thermoplastics and rubber. “Hence, Birla’s recently introduced Raven 2800 Ultra,
structure there is significant potential for development and Raven 2900 Ultra and Raven 3000 Ultra were
particularly designed with these requirements in
mind. “These carbon blacks, because of their
unique combination of surface area and structure,
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trip to Friedrichshafen in described the event. That, perhaps, underplays its growing inter-
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Germany. Compounding 128 countries. The exhibitor line-up represented 38 different
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trims, inlays in car doors or centre consoles, and

functional components such as air vents.
Ultramid Vision combines high light
transmission with low light scattering, which BASF
claims makes it the first semi-crystalline polyamide
PHOTO: ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS
suitable for production of semi-transparent or

transparent components for exposure to chemi-
cally challenging environments. The company said
the new PA grade is also UV and temperature
resistant, scratch-proof and flame-retardant,
making it a suitable alternative to amorphous
aliphatic PA, PC or SAN.
BASF said the new polymer will be available
globally as an uncoloured base grade – Ultra-
mid Vision B3K – or in custom coloured versions. It
Above: Ascend Performance Materials introduced can also be coloured by the processor using BASF
Appliance Vydyne FR350J, a new high performance PA66 Color Solutions’ PA-based colour masterbatches.
connectors are compound intended for electrical connectors used The new barrier PBT grade – Ultradur Barrier B
a key target for in unattended home appliances. 1520 FC – offers enhanced oxygen barrier for
Ascend’s In addition to good electrical and flammability single-layer injection moulded food contact
Vydyne FR350J properties, the company said Vydyne FR350J packaging applications. BASF says independent
PA66 displays high ductility and a 15% elongation at tests have shown oxygen transmission rates below
break, which provides engineers with greater the ISO 15105-2/DIN 53380-3 test standard limits.
freedom when designing parts such as living � www.basf.com
hinges and snap fits. The unreinforced, flame-
retardant compound also provides good melt flow Coperion’s ZSK extruder concept marked its 60th
and a broad processing window. anniversary this year (the company is planning a
“Home appliances are getting smarter and number of events to mark that milestone over the
demand for these so-called ‘smart’ products coming months). The continuing development of
continues to grow. That means they will incorporate what Coperion refers to as the “forefather” of all
more electronics and more connectors,” said twin screw extruders was evidenced on the
Vikram Gopal, Ascend’s Vice President of Technol- company’s stand at Fakuma in the form of its new
ogy. “Vydyne FR350J will make sure that appli- involute screw and kneading elements.
ances are safe as well as smart.” Coperion Director of Global Marketing Bettina
Vydyne FR350J provides an RTI electrical rating König said the involute elements, which use a new
of 130°C and a UL94 V-0 flammability rating at cross section, can deliver significant output and
thicknesses down to 0.4 mm. Finished moulded quality gains in certain specific applications. The
parts tested according to IEC 60335-1 achieve company cites the example of highly filled polyole-
glow-wire end product test values of 750°C at all fin formulations such as PP/PE with 70-85% CaCO3
thicknesses.
Right: The flame retardant additive package is REACH
Transparent and RoHS compliant and exhibits low corrosion for
Ultramid Vision improved electrical contact performance.
was one of two � www.ascendmaterials.com
new specialty
PA grades from BASF unveiled two new new specialty polyamides
BASF offering high gloss and semi-transparency, as well
as introducing an enhanced barrier PBT for
sensitive packaging applications such as coffee
capsules.
Ultramid Deep Gloss is said to combine the
chemical resistance of a semi-crystalline PA with
PHOTO: BASF
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on conventional equipment. allowing shorter overall cycle times.
König also highlighted the market success of the The new Xytron PPS grades include 30% glass
company’s STS extruder, which is manufactured at reinforced G3020DW-FC, 40% glass reinforced
its plant in Nanjing in China to European standards G4020DW-FC, and impact modified G3010E. All
and is said to offer a highly attractive price/ are suitable for water contact applications due to
performance option for more standardised the very low water absorption of PPS, which makes
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and a screw shaft coupling similar to the ZSK Mc18.
Coperion continues to move ahead with its Dow Performance Silicones (formerly Dow
Industry 4.0 strategy, with work ongoing on Corning) used Fakuma as the launch pad for its
harmonising software and interfaces to allow Dow Corning HMB-6301 Masterbatch for biaxially
optimal integration of Coperion compounding and oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film. The company
Coperion K-Tron materials handling equipment. said the patent-pending solution “delivers stable,
“Requests for solutions at the moment are driven by long-term slip performance without migration.”
compounding plant customers – those with not only Christophe Paulo, Global Segment Leader,
an extruder but a complete plant where they have Plastic Additives, said HMB-6301 addresses key
the requirement to trace all materials,” König said. drawbacks of standard slip agents, including
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degradation over time and under elevated tem-
DSM extended its range of polymers for water peratures. He says the masterbatch will enable
management applications with the introduction of superior printing and metallization.
new glass-reinforced grades of its high tempera- Organic waxes such as erucamide are widely
ture-resistant ForTii Ace (PA4T) and Xytron poly- used as slip agents in BOPP film, but their migra-
phenylene sulphide (PPS) compounds. tion can increase haze in clear film. Plus, when the
The company said the 30% glass reinforced additive transfers from the slip-treated face to the
ForTii Ace WX51-FC grade has been specifically corona-treated face during film winding and
developed for drinking water contact applications storage, printability suffers. Dow Corning HMB-
demanding extended exposure to hot water at 6301 Masterbatch is added only to the outer layer
100°C and above. The resin’s PA4T chemistry of BOPP film. Because it is non-migrating, there is
means the new grade has a higher aromatic content no transfer from the silicone-treated face to the
than most PPA polymers, the company claimed, corona-treated face. The masterbatch can also be
resulting in a glass transition temperature of 160°C. used in cast PP film.
Below: DSM’s DSM said tests show ForTii Ace WX51-FC has � www.dowcorning.com
ForTii Ace very good hydrolysis resistance, maintaining its
WX51-FC PA4T strength for a much longer period than alternatives. ECON showed the EUP10 pelletiser, its latest
is aimed at high And, important for complex injection moulded laboratory-scale system that offers all of the
temperature parts, weldline strength is said to be retained after features of its larger production models to provide
potable water long term exposure to hot water at temperatures easy upscaling.
applications over 100°C. The resin also displays high melt Features of the machine include a new flexible
coupling and hydraulic diverter valve, both of which
support more reliable operation. Demonstrated
running a PE masterbatch product, the new EUP10
also features an uprated 5,000 rpm cutter drive.
ECON Sales Director Uwe Neumann said the
machine uses a modular design, which allows it to
be switched from underwater to air pelletising with
ease. “This is a big advantage as we can supply the
system as a hybrid system and the customer can
change from underwater to air and back,” he said.
PHOTO: DSM
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filter for Ettlinger unveiled its new ERF350 melt filter for
plastics plastics recycling at Fakuma 2017. The company’s
recycling ERF series of rotating, continuous melt filters are
suitable for reprocessing standard polyolefins,
polystyrenes and a number of ETPs and are de-
signed for melts containing up to 18% contaminants.
The ERF350 achieves a maximum throughput of
3,800 kg/h, depending on the type and level of
contamination and the selected screen size (screens
range from 80 to 1,300 microns). This capacity is
around 28% greater than Ettlinger’s existing ERF250
(a result confirmed in the first few months of use by we can guarantee what we put in to it,” said
pilot customers, the company said). Gabriel-Chemie Head of Marketing Mark Hannah,
Volker Neuber, Ettlinger’s Managing Director, who explained that customers using the scheme
said: “Companies which process large quantities take delivery of a masterbatch certified free from
will particularly profit from the new technology. any potential organoleptic risks.
Compounders where PP is converted for use in the The certification scheme is the result of two
automotive sector or manufacturers of, say, LDPE years of development work involving several
packaging films, are only two examples here.” Gabriel-Chemie customers and specialists at
The company said the ERF 350, and all the filter Fraunhofer IVV. It involves putting incoming and
systems it releases in the future, can be easily outgoing materials used in a specific masterbatch
integrated into Industry 4.0 environments. product through gas chromatographic analysis and
As well as the ERF series, Ettlinger also has the organoleptic tasting panels to detect and identify
ECO series of melt filters which is suited to com- any potential sensory issues from NIAS (non-inten-
pounds based on polyolefins, PET and PA as well tionally added substances).
as recycled material containing up to 1.5% con- “This sensory issue is becoming very interesting
taminants during the extrusion of films, sheets and in certain markets,” Hannah said. “In bottle tops,
other semi-finished products. producers are trying to get faster cycle times to cut
� www.ettlinger.com cost but the more heat you put into the material the
more the risk of volatiles.”
Gabriel-Chemie introduced its new Pure seal of Pure certified masterbatch is not made on
Right: Pure quality at Fakuma, a testing and certification service dedicated lines (although Hannah said it could be
is Gabriel- it has developed for customers seeking the highest in the future) and is supplied in aluminium laminate
Chemie’s new levels of assurance with regard to sensory issues that bags to ensure no risk of contamination in trans-
organoleptic could contribute to taste or smells in their products. port and storage.
testing and “We can’t guarantee the complete production � www.gabriel-chemie.com
certification chain – if someone puts the masterbatch into a
process machine that’s set too hot we can’t control it. But Johns Manville used the exhibition to introduce a
new chopped-strand glass-fibre product optimised
PHOTO: GABRIEL-CHEMIE
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ThermoFlow 600+, the new grade is designed to
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the complex shapes and thin-walled components
used in electronics applications. In addition, the
chopped-strand glass fibre is claimed to deliver
improved colour performance after aging, which
opens up opportunities to increase the use of PBT
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tion rates in the range 5 to 75 s-1. During the contin-
uous measuring process, the operator can query
two measured values of shear viscosity and one
value of extensional viscosity.
Leistritz says the unit can be used to obtain
viscosity curves in a very short time through
targeted variation of shear and elongational rates.
It can also indicate the melt flow index, IV value and
melt density and can be used to monitor reactive
compounding processes.
According to Wolf, the rheometer has been
tested on a number of lines at the university during
development including some self-optimising
Above: Johns thermoplastic (LFT) applications. It is available in applications, “We have already done adjustment of
Manville’s Europe (as 1200 and 2400 Tex) and in North PP viscosity by adding peroxide to keep the
latest Thermo- America (as 225 Yield). The company says it can be viscosity stable,” he said.
flow chopped applied in structural components used in high-heat Leistritz intends to supply the device as a
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thin wall PBT/ ment twin screw extruders, or as a kit for integration
PETparts Leistritz launched an elongational rheometer, into third party single or twin screw extrusion lines.
designed to be used either as a standalone � www.leistritz.com
measurement device or as an inline “smart sensor”
capable of detecting any variation in the com- Nordson provided an update on the new manufac-
pounding process. turing facility it is constructing at Münster in
Managing Director Sven Wolf said the rheom- Germany, which it says will become a “European
eter has been under development for some time centre of excellence” for its pelletiser and melt
with the Johannes Kepler University in Austria, delivery systems.
although Leistritz holds the patents. “The idea was The new unit is being built on the site of the
not to copy existing inline rheometers – most of former BKG pelletiser plant – one of four BKG
them are working with capillary types to measure manufacturing locations the company had in
pressure drop. We have concentrated on slit dies.” Münster – and will serve as a global hub for all the
The result is a device with a patented die company’s BKG products. These include its
geometry that can be used in off-line or on-line underwater and water ring pelletisers and melt
applications with materials ranging from high delivery systems such as screen changers,
viscosity pipe grades to low viscosity fibre or gear pumps, and polymer valves.
injection moulding grades. In addition, the use of When complete in the summer
an elongational measurement technique
Right: Leistritz allows the unit to analyse glass reinforced
introduced an grades, which Wolf said is not possible with
elongational capillary systems.
rheometer for The device works by diverting a small
inline operation amount of the melt via a bypass into the slot
die, which features a hyperbolic narrowing
designed to generate constant elongational
flow (said to be a first for an online elongation-
al rheometer). Delivery of the melt to the die is
controlled by an internal gear pump, providing
PHOTO: LEISTRITZ
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polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) arena with the
introduction of its Raditeck P family.
Erico Spini, Marketing Manager Europe Perfor-
mance Plastics, said the new products were created
as part of RadiciGroup’s strategy of expanding its
speciality products portfolio. “A wider choice of
available materials allows us to better support our
A medical device produced in An ABS appliance part coloured using customers, specifically in their projects involving
Comptek PEEK blend PolyOne’s Smartbatch technology innovation and metal replacement,” he says.
Spini said the new PPS products will be targeted
of next year, it will considerably expand engineer- predominantly at automotive applications that
ing and manufacturing capacity, as well as housing require tight tolerances, high dimensional stability
an enhanced technical centre for R&D and custom- (an Achilles’ heel of polyamides owing to their
er trials, the company said. The new location will water absorption) and exceptional resistance to
also include an aftermarket centre for Nordson’s chemicals and high heat.
EDI extrusion and coating dies. The company also has electrical and electronic
“All manufacturing operations will be reconfig- applications in its sights, where the inherent flame
ured for increased efficiency. For the first time, all resistance of PPS and its ability to be injection
Münster engineering and R&D activities will be moulded into very thin wall sections will be an
co-located, as will the aftermarket operations for advantage. A third area is water management, an
the pelletising, melt delivery, and die businesses,” increasingly attractive focus area for metal substitu-
said Godfrey M Sandham, Vice President, Nordson tion where the good hydrolysis resistance of PPS is
Polymer Processing Systems. a plus.
� www.nordsonpolymerprocessing.com RadiciGroup is starting with five Raditeck P
grades, ranging from a 40% glass-fibre reinforced
PolyOne was exhibiting for the first time at Fakuma product through to a 65% mixed mineral-glass
since its acquisition of German specialty com- fibre filled grade. An impact-modified grade is
pound producer Comptek in November last year. imminent and grades with improved processability
Comptek manufactures a range of specialty and reduced flash are in the development pipeline.
coloured and performance compound and “We are also ready to create customised grades
masterbatches for demanding applications, in poly- too,” Spini said at the show.
mers including PEEK, PEI and fluoropolymers, and The introduction of PPS into the RadiciGroup
has a strong niche customer base in Germany, portfolio follows a similar move by DSM – another
Switzerland and Austria.
Right: Many of A spokesperson for PolyOne said Comptek is now
the new integrated into its Colorant Chromatics business and
material the company intends to use its global footprint to
introductions introduce the company’s specialty materials to
at Fakuma customers in other geographical markets.
were targeted At Fakuma, it showed a number of re-usable
at applications medical devices produced in a special Comptek
in electrical PEEK blend that is claimed to offer a 40°C higher
and electronics glass transition temperature, more uniform
post-moulded shrinkage, and easier colouring than
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Co Ltd (NHU) – Spini said Radici will be using increasing demand for HALS products and other
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in particular: electronic components needing to significant investments the company has made
resist high temperature soldering and in kitchen across Europe and the Middle East in recent
tools, where high temperature resistance needs to months. In particular, they said the company is now
be paired with food contact approval. “This could up and running with what they claim is Europe’s
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improved safety,” he said. year unit installed at Givet in France that went into
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batch industry change” with the start-up of what will ultimately be
was well a 100,000 tonne/year polypropylene compound-
represented in ing plant at the Natpet Schulman Specialty Plastic
Friedrichshafen Compounds (NSSPC) joint venture in Yanbu, Saudi
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polypropylene compounds,” Klink said at Fakuma. flow, and weldability. On the performance ladder, it
Schulman will ship materials worldwide from the fits below Technyl Red X, which is a modified PA 66.
site, but mostly to Europe. It says the setup “ensures The Technyl Blue range is aimed at cooling
efficiency along the entire value chain, from systems and offer varying levels of high hydrolysis
propane gas to customer-specific Polyfort and resistance and thermal ageing performance in the
Polyflam compounds.” A full portfolio of com- presence of aggressive coolants. Durski says the
pounds will be made at Yanbu, including coloured, grades are built on the strengths of Solvay’s
mineral-filled, glass-fibre-reinforced and modified Technyl 34NG series, with hydrolysis resistance
PP copolymer compounds, as well as impact-modi- anywhere from 15 to 60% better than standard
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moment it continues to innovate on its own. At oil filter housings/modules, and exhaust gas
Fakuma, executives were outlining how the recirculation (EGR) heat exchangers. Durski says
company is following its strategy of developing OEMs and Tiers are also evaluating the Technyl
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requirements, the latest examples of which are cooling valves and e-water pumps.
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SURFACE MODIFICATION | ADDITIVES
Keeping up appearances
Plastics are versatile materials but can be
susceptible to surface scratching.
Peter Mapleston looks at a
selection of additive
technologies that
help to keep that
“new” look
PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK
It is a pretty frustrating experience - you’ve just got retain texture and a consistently glossy or matte Main image:
your hands on that long-awaited shiny new finish, and repel potentially damaging moisture,” Maintaining
personal possession then, almost immediately, you he says. that “as new”
scratch it. It seems that some products simply invite Paulo says that while many plastics offer aesthet- surface finish
scratches. However, there is now a whole raft of ic attributes such as colorability, gloss and clarity, can be a
additive technologies available for plastics that can most can also benefit from the enhancements challenge in
go a long way to alleviating the disappointment. provided by silicone additives. For example, resins plastics but
They may not completely eliminate scratching but such as polycarbonate (PC) used for electronic additive
they can make plastics surfaces much more device housings and touch screens need protec- technologies
resistant and, when that first scratch inevitably tion against the scratching that can dull their can help
appears, make it much less visible. surfaces or affect their clarity and optical quality.
Christophe Paulo, Global Segment Leader at Other polymers – most notably polyamides but
Dow Performance Silicones, sees substantial also polyesters – tend to absorb water, which can
potential for the use of additives to enhance affect appearance as well as mechanical properties.
scratch resistance and other surface properties in The incorporation of mineral fillers and/or glass
compounds destined for production of consumer fibres can make that situation even worse.
appliances. Whether it be a new dishwasher, the He also cites the development of unwanted
latest tablet device or even an item of home surface tackiness that can attract dust and grime,
medical equipment, consumers expect their dulling surface colour and shine. In moulded
purchases to retain their attractive appearance over polypropylene (PP) containing organic slip addi-
a long period of time. “It is more important than tives, for example, additives can migrate to the
ever to ensure that [plastics and composites used surface following exposure to UV light causing
in these products] can resist scratches and marring, surfaces to collect colour and gloss-sapping dust
withstand exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and fingerprints.
avoid surface stickiness that attracts dust and dirt, Silicone additive technologies offer many different

ADDITIVES | SURFACE MODIFICATION
Right: Appli- ways to improve the surface a greasy film that acts as a dust
ance control aesthetics of plastics and magnet. Silicone technologies
panels place composites used in countless remain anchored in the resin
high demands applications, Paulo claims, matrix after migrating to the
on surface adding that the additive tech- surface and this property,
finish, accord- nologies also help maintain these together with their good slip
ing to Dow attributes over the long term. performance, makes them a
PHOTO: DOW/SHUTTERSTOCK
Performance Silicone additives are also well better choice for improving
Silicones known for their high perfor- surface quality in numerous
mance at low loadings, which applications, he claims.
minimises any negative impact Weathering resistance is also
on mechanical properties. a plus. Just as many polymers
Scratch marks are the result are sensitive to UV light,
of two phenomena: a ductile additives used to enhance
failure that leaves an indenta- properties and processing can
tion; and a brittle failure that also exhibit instability under UV
leaves a visible white mark. exposure. In particular, organic
These marks can be especially noticeable in waxes such as erucamide are highly sensitive to
talc-filled plastics where scratching exposes the sunlight. Traditional talc-filled PP compounds
white talc filler. Silicone additives can prevent or containing organic slip additives can develop
minimise scratching and marring of polymer undesirable stickiness or tackiness after just a few
surfaces in applications ranging from electronic months of UV exposure. In contrast, silicone-based
device covers to appliance handles, buttons and slip additives are UV stable. Paulo cites a Kalahari-
control panels, Paulo says. type test protocol on the surface of a talc-filled PP
Dow Performance Silicones has designed copolymer, in which a Dow siloxane additive,
silicone additives that migrate to the surface of the HMB-0221, showed no exudation, delivering
resin, self-level and anchor themselves to the higher UV stability than both erucamide and
plastic matrix during the melt phase of processing. oleamide additives.
This action decreases the surface coefficient of Some polymers absorb moisture and many
friction (COF) of the material. Because the silicone inorganic fillers used in compounds are also highly
molecules are soft, they absorb some of the stress hydrophilic. Because silicone is highly hydropho-
and, as such, reduce the brittle failure. bic, silicone-based additives can prevent moisture
uptake. Not only do they inhibit water absorption,
Improving haptics they can also improve the dispersion and de-ag-
Silicone-based additives can do more than just glomeration of inorganic fillers.
prevent scratches, Paulo says. As an added benefit,
they can improve surface haptics by contributing a Automotive effects
soft, silky feel. They also exhibit lower exudation Another silicone specialist, Wacker, says that auto
than some alternative products used to impart slip interior parts moulded in talc-filled polypropylene
properties, such as organic waxes, which can create containing its Genioplast Pellet S silicone additive
maintain an optimal surface appearance even after
Dow Performance long and intensive use. Parts such as instrument
Silicones’ additives panel components, glove compartment covers,
can help prevent door panels, pillar trims, and centre console
dulling and housings are typically hard with matt-effect surfaces
scratching of that provide a velvety feel, pleasing appearance,
polymers such as and avoid light reflections that might irritate or
PC in portable dazzle the driver, says Michael Geck, Applications
PHOTO: DOW/SHUTTERSTOCK
devices Engineer for Wacker’s plastic additives segment.

However, the more matted such surfaces are, the
more susceptible they are to scratches and abra-
sion. Even blunt objects can mar them.
Geck describes Genioplast Pellet S as a highly
effective silicone additive that has no undesired
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Simulated benefits
Wacker carried out tests to simulate scratching with
a sharp-edged ignition key. Viewed under a
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Above: Scratch vehicle’s entire service life. It improves scratch and deep and rough in the plastic samples that have
testing of a abrasion resistance by reducing surface friction so been modified with Genioplast Pellet S. This benefit
plastic sample objects slide over the surface more easily, leaving is maintained even when the test panels had been
being carried fewer visible marks, he explains. stored at 80 °C for a week. The reduction in scratch
out at Wacker Conventional additives can have a number of depth and roughness means the parts with the
less desirable effects, according to Wacker. Organic additive scatter incident light less strongly and so
antifriction agents, for example, can present an appear less bright. This has been confirmed by
unpleasant odour and, when they migrate over brightness measurement – an alternative testing
time, can cause (among other things) windscreen method – which showed that scratched areas were
fogging. The surface feel of the part can also less bright than the intact areas, making the
change in a negative way. Silicone fluids are scratches less noticeable.
odourless and can easily withstand high tempera- Tests show that Genioplast Pellet S reduces the
tures, but tend to migrate even more than organic plastic’s surface friction, improving the scratch and
grades. Ultra-high molecular weight silicone abrasion resistance and incidentally also enhancing
polymers do not migrate but are so highly viscous tensile strength and stiffness.
it is difficult to incorporate them into compounds Evonik has several antiscratch additives in its
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problem but the compounder then needs to keep significantly increase the scratch resistance of
a specific additive masterbatch in stock for each PP-based talc-filled compounds. Like Genioplast
thermoplastic they need to modify). Pellet S, Tegomer Antiscratch 100 is said to
Wacker’s goal in developing Genioplast Pellet S guarantee a durable result with no fogging or
was to create a highly effective and easy-to-process odou, as it is anchored to the polymer matrix. The
silicone additive that would be universally suitable solid Tegomer H-Si 6441P polyester-modified
for all thermoplastics. “There was no doubt that the siloxane and liquid Tegomer M-Si 2650 aryl-modi-
active ingredient would be an ultra-high-molecular fied siloxane are aimed more at engineering
silicone. What proved to be difficult, however, was plastics such as acrylic, polycarbonate and polyam-
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Figure 1: P171 scratch test results for PP samples comparing performance with two different Clariant anti-scratch additives.
From left: no additive, 2% silicone-based Cesa-scratch PPA0025889 and 2% non-silicone Cesa-scratch PPA0025913
Source: Clariant
ides. Tegomer AntiScratch L is another liquid (an influence surface migration or VOC emissions,” the
alkyl-modified siloxane) intended mainly for company adds.
thermoplastic elastomers.
Clariant produces several anti-scratch solutions Effective additions
under the trade name Cesa-scratch for use in The effectiveness of the masterbatches and
injection-moulded and extruded polypropylene combibatches have been demonstrated in labora-
components for interior and exterior automotive tory tests using textured plaques (Figure 1). First,
applications. “Polyolefin components tend to plaques were prepared with P100 and P171
reflect visible surface damage in the form of textures using both filled (17%) and non-filled
scratches or mars,” the company points out. polypropylene and a variety of different master-
“Anti-scratch additives generally work not by batch additives and concentrations. Then, the
preventing these types of damage, but by affecting finished plaques were scratch-tested according to
the material surface in ways that make damage PSA Test (Standard D45-5525). Selected data is
harder to spot, essentially by concealing it.” shown in Figure 2 (CESA-scratch grey is a coloured
Clariant offers two silicone-based anti-scratch combibatch based on PPA0025913).
masterbatches (Cesa-scratch PEABNR12020 and The Clariant data shows all three anti-scratch
PPA0025889) and one non-silicone formulation masterbatches have significantly lower Delta L
(PPA0025913) that are all intended to be used at scores than the additive-free plaque (delta scores
let-down ratios of up to 3%, as well as colour signify a lower contrast in colour between the
“combibatches” for automotive and consumer scratched and non-scratched surfaces and indicate
goods applications. It says the selection of these that the scratches are more difficult to identify).
packages depends on different parameters, Another additives company supplying a mix of
including process, application, resin grade, colour, anti-scratch additives is BYK. It currently offers two
presence of fillers, as well as the standards to be mixed-mineral types, BYK-TS 3200 and 3201 (TS
fulfilled. “None of these solutions negatively stands for Tough Surface), for use in talc-filled PP
compounds. They reduce the visibility of scratches
and, the company says, considerably reduce
scratch depth compared to conventional solutions.
BYK-TS 3200 is described as a proprietary block
copolymer, while BYK-TS 3201 is an organically
modified siloxane, adsorbed onto a polypropylene
carrier. The products also provide a similar reinforc-
ing effect to talc, but at much lower doses (typically
5% versus 15%), enabling density reductions in
compounds of around 8%.
Croda Europe also offers several anti-scratch
additives for polypropylene. It says the products
– which are not silicone-based – not only reduce
Figure 2: Delta L values for filled PP compounds containing different
scratch width, depth and visibility but, due to their
anti-scratch additives after Erichsen scratch testing to D45-5525
high stability, also offer no negative impact on parts
Source: Clariant
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excellent anti-scratch performance with no nega-
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Method of operation
The method of operation of an anti-scratch additive
is quite complex and is influenced by polymer type,
structure and temperature. Croda Europe Research
Fellow Adam Maltby explains that migrating
Figure 3: Comparison of visible blooming of a standard grade of anti-scratch additives are designed to be compat-
erucamide versus Incroslip SL in a PP automotive compound after
ible with the polymer melt during processing but
exposure to UV light. Source: Croda
to become insoluble in the matrix and migrate to
the surface as the polymer cools. Migration is faster
odour and maintained gloss. “This combination of through amorphous regions of the polymer and at
benefits makes them perfect for use in a variety of higher temperatures (up to 50-60°C); it is retarded
polymers and applications from high gloss surfaces in highly crystalline polymers, at low temperature
to transparent parts,” says the company’s Global and by the presence of adsorbing or solubilising
Marketing Manager Jill Ullathorne. components in the formulation.
Incroslip G, which is intended for PP homopoly- Once the additive has migrated to the surface of
mer applications, is a type of erucamide with the part it forms lubricating solid layers. These
enhanced thermal and oxidative stability. It has cause scratching indenters to slide across the
been available for some time but its use as an surface, thus reducing scratch visibility (Figure 4).
anti-scratch additive is quite recent. Aside from its Maltby says that among the more traditional
cosmetic improvement, it has the added benefit of additives available, erucamide has proved to be
reducing mould release force so eliminates the very good where high slip/scratch performance is
need for external mould release agents during required while oleamide is a good choice for
injection moulding. Two proprietary formulations applications requiring fast migration.
for impact copolymers, Incroslip SL and IncroMold
K, have been on the market for three years, which is Polymer alternatives
relatively new in automotive testing terms, says Polymer makers are also working hard at modifying
Ullathorne. and improving surface properties, reducing or
All of the Croda additives are said to be able to possibly even eliminating the need for extra addi-
withstand challenging processing conditions and tives or for surface coating of finished parts. At the
offer long term in-use performance in the finished Fakuma plastics processing show in Friedrichshafen,
products. Additionally, their low usage levels do Germany, last month, BASF showed its new Ultramid
not cause any detrimental effect on mechanical Deep Gloss specialty polyamide. This combines the
properties. chemical resistance of semi-crystalline polyamides
Figure 4: Bruker profilometry images show how IncroMold K reduces scratch depth – and hence visibility – by 80% in a PP impact
copolymer compound at an addition rate of 1% (8N load) Source: Croda

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Colours that perform

For plastics processors willing to take the responsi- But before all that: should you be using a Main image:
bility for colour consistency in moulded parts, colour universal masterbatch, or one with a carrier Colour
masterbatches provide an excellent means of matched specifically to the polymer it is going to accuracy is
reducing inventory and increasing production be mixed with? As in so many areas, the answer paramount
flexibility. They reduce the need to stock warehouses seems to be: “It depends.”
with different shades of the same plastics com-
pound, and they are particularly well suited to short Universal masterbatch questions
runs. Producers of colour masterbatch (also called It is not uncommon for injection moulders to adopt
concentrate, especially in North America) continue universal masterbatches as a convenient option,
to improve and expand their offerings in response says Tony Bestall, CEO at Silvergate Plastics in the
to upstream and downstream developments. UK, with cash flow and costs always being high
In recent months, the choice in products for priorities. “Generally, they are considered to be a
bioplastics has increased, there are new products quick and effective colouring solution. However,
for engineering thermoplastics that process at very when you compare their performance during
high temperatures, and processors in the medical processing and the aesthetics of the finished
field also have more masterbatches to choose from. product, this is evidently a misconception and the

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on colour overwhelmingly preferred.”
formulations Universal masterbatches using a carrier system
at Colloids that is generally compatible with a broad range of
polymers are widely available across the globe,
albeit in a limited range of colours, says Bestall.
“However, this compatibility becomes questionable
at high concentrations and where colour is critical.
In the case of multi-component products made
using two or more polymers, differences in colours
are common. When assessing the colour of the
various plastics used to make the product, the
results are clearly lacking. It is nearly impossible to
achieve the same colour in different coloured base
polymers using a universal masterbatch.”
Bestall says that at high concentrations, which is
the way to mask an underlying base colour,
deterioration in physical properties of the mould-
ing is also possible. “The finished product applica-
tion and manufacturing method should drive the
choice of colourant,” he says. “Whatever the
application, you must consider its performance in
the field and decide on the most appropriate of polymer-specific masterbatches.”
carrier. The closer the carrier is to the moulding Another UK-based masterbatcher, Colloids (part
polymer, then the higher the probability of success. of Tosaf) takes a different approach. Technical
“A polymer-specific masterbatch will allow good manager Graham Cotton says the company’s
processing and colour accuracy, without negatively Maxim Universal Stock range, which has been
affecting performance. For example, if your available for many years, “is based on a specific
product is required to withstand the damaging formula designed to work effectively in a range of
effects of the sun’s rays, an additive can be easily polymers, provided the recommended addition
added to the polymer-specific masterbatch’s rate is not exceeded. People use universals to
unique formulation.” avoid having to purchase the same colour in lots of
Universal masterbatches are readily available different bases to give them better stock manage-
and can be accessed in smaller quantities, Bestall ment and to lower costs; they are still very popular
notes, “but if a polymer-specific masterbatch with lots of moulding companies.”
producer operates an agile production facility, the Cotton says the universal carrier system has
same is also true. Universals offer a limited colour been improved to increase compatibility with
range whereas the entire spectrum of 20 million polyamides as well as 25 other types of polymer.
colours can be readily accessed through producers The Maxim Universal Stock range includes some
200 colours. “So if a customer just wants, say, a
Ampacet worked with US green off the shelf, they can choose from 21
company Zing Mini Discs to shades,” says product marketing manager Judy
create unique products used Wong. “It is ideal for small quantities from 1kg
in mini disc golf, in which upwards with next day delivery.”
players throw discs into Colloids also offers a bespoke colour and carrier
baskets on a 9-hole “golf” service. Over the last 12-18 months it has also
course. The injection moulded made “significant” advances in the colouration of
discs are coloured with polyesters to improve colour distribution and the
Ampacet’s Carnival master- ability to use a wider gamut of colours, including
batch from its FusionFx fluorescents and special effects. In addition, it has
products. FusionFx infuses formulated masterbatches to include additives that
colour at random into a increase the UV resistance of some polyesters.
moulded part, creating the Also new is a range of multifunctional master-
vibrant splashes of colour in batches delivering both colour and additives,
the Carnival products. “allowing for shorter cycle times to be achieved,

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Teknor Apex’s Color Division is trying credit card or PayPal. While colours runs. “Colour suppliers typically have
to make online shopping as easy for are shipped in 2lb bags, customers a standard minimum order of 50lb,”
colour concentrates as it is for may purchase up to 20lb per colour at says sales director Jeff Neupauer.
consumer items. It has opened an a time. There is no limit to the number “The Color Store eliminates the need
online shop where processors can of standard colours that can be to carry unnecessary inventory.”
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twelve standard colours for polyole- Store to be especially advantageous Earth Brown, Wolf Grey, Raven Black,
fins and some polyamides using a for processors with small product and Winter White.
improved surface appearance of the final product, laser, either the plastic expands or the plastic starts
ease of mould release on large components and to carbonise. Expansion of the plastic leads to light
reduced waste.” markings, whereas carbonisation leads to dark
markings. Both technologies now supplement the
Increasing functionality with ETPs Albis masterbatch portfolio for applications where
Albis Plastic has transferred various additive permanent marks are required, also offering higher
technologies it uses in some of its Alcom com- flexibility and cost efficiency to converters.
pounds for lighting-related applications into The Color Division of Teknor Apex has also
Alperform masterbatches, called Alperform Light announced developments aimed at processors of
Diffusion and Alperform Light Blocking. It says that, engineering thermoplastics. New colour concen-
besides being highly cost efficient, Alperform PC trates that incorporate special additives for
LD (based on polycarbonate) offers users a great withstanding surface marring enable moulders of
deal of flexibility to adjust light transmission and polycarbonate to manufacture products with
scattering directly during processing. Alperform built-in mar resistance, it says.
ABS LB, meanwhile, offers significantly increased While PC provides excellent strength, it can
light reflection and improved opacity, making it exhibit unsightly surface blemishes caused by abra-
ideal for highly reflective and light-blocking LED sion or rough handling, the company notes. New
light housings and reflectors. MarTek concentrates are said to increase mar
Laser sensitive pigments are also now available resistance while imparting colour comparable in
Below: as Alperform LS masterbatches and Alcolor quality to that available with standard Teknor Color
Coloured discs Function LS combibatches including colorants concentrates. All of the company’s standard colours
by Teknor Apex beside the laser pigments. When inscribing with a are also available in MarTek formulations.
In optical surface profilometry tests carried out by
an independent laboratory, parts moulded with both
standard and MarTek concentrates were examined
for depth of abrasion caused by weights applied at
varying forces. At forces of 3, 5, and 10 N, marring
was virtually eliminated in parts moulded with
MarTek concentrates. At 15 and 20 N, abrasion
depth was reduced by up to 70%.
“Increased mar resistance is particularly valuable
in parts for end-use products subject to extensive
handling, such as CD/DVD discs, lenses, consumer
electronics, medical diagnostic instruments, and
hand-held devices like barcode readers,” says
Edwin Tam, marketing and business development
manager.
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Barber weighs in on the increased functionality extreme levels of heat and shear. “All of this
issue. “You would be forgiven for thinking that the requires not only advanced extrusion equipment
way forward for colourants, additives and master- but also specialised auxiliaries, including pre- and
batch would be to strive for the best colour, the best post-drying drying equipment and multiple
effect or visual appeal/performance in the final gravimetric side feeders,” says the company.
product,” he says. “To a degree this is correct, but “Clariant is going all-out to meet increasing
the market has now evolved so that moulders are demand for high-temperature-compatible master-
demanding an all in-one solution. Essentially the batches and compounds around the world,”
perfect masterbatch would have to distribute evenly explains Saeger. “Processing knowledge and
at a low dosage, give processing and performance capabilities that were first developed in the US and
enhancements and work in a range of materials.” Singapore are now being replicated in Europe and
Barber says Broadway Colours reacted to this by China, and we are adding new personnel, includ-
introducing Process+ Technology, a blend of ing some with specialised expertise in key market
process know-how and production technology. sectors like electrical/electronics.”
Products that incorporate Process+ Technology are Clariant expects the new investments to be
claimed to benefit from improved cycle times, especially beneficial to manufacturers of electrical
surface finish and longevity. The new technology products and appliances made with flame retardant
can be incorporated into any colour and be engineering thermoplastics. It has
Right: Riverd- used in any material. Broadway can also obtained UL94 masterbatch listing
ale Global’s supply additives based on Process+ Technol- for more than 200 commercial
Sealed Color ogy to work alongside customers’ existing grades.
system has a formulations to help improve the produc-
“pump in a tion process. Liquid colours and additives
drum” design Colour masterbatches are increas-
High temperature capability ingly available in liquid form as well as
Last October, Clariant announced a solid. Some processors don’t like the
CHF7.5m (approximately €6.8m) global idea of handling liquids though, which
initiative to expand its ability to produce is one reason why last year Riverdale
colour and additive masterbatches and Global announced a system for
compounds using engineering poly- supplying liquid colours and additives in
mers and high-temperature plastics like drums that stay sealed from their
PEEK (polyether ether ketone). delivery to the plastics processor to their
Jeff Saeger, who heads the expan- return for refilling. It says the system
sion programme for Clariant, reports provides substantial sustainability
two extrusion lines at the company’s advantages over standard systems for
masterbatches plant in Ahrensburg, liquid colours and pellet concentrates.
Germany, have been refurbished Riverdale Global’s Sealed Color
and can now run at temperatures system utilises a patented “pump in a
up to 450°C. Another new line went drum” design, which enables the drum to
into operation earlier this year. Two new co-rotat- remain sealed during delivery to the moulding or
ing extruders are now up and running in Shanghai extrusion company, metering into the process, and
and a smaller high-temperature unit has been return to Riverdale Global for refill. Besides doing
started up in Singapore. Saeger says equipment away with the complications of handling liquid
for processing fluoropolymers has been installed in colour, the company says the Sealed Color system
Lewiston, Maine, US, and new lines for specialty eliminates unnecessary packaging, such as the
high-temperature compounds are now running in non-reusable containers from other liquid colour
Holden, Massachusetts. A new black masterbatch suppliers and the gaylords and pallets used for
line for engineering polymers is schedule for pellet concentrates.
start-up in Holden. “Riverdale Global’s sealed-drum concept not only
Clariant notes that in order to work effectively in puts an end to unnecessary packaging and disposal
polymers that are processed at temperatures costs but also eliminates the waste of residual
between 300° and 450°C, masterbatches must be colorant or additive in containers by blending them
specially formulated using not only the same in with identical material during refilling,” says Kevin
high-temperature base material, but also special Cabana, vice president of process technologies. “In
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batches using purging. This enhanced process- Medical applications
FDA listed ability means greater productivity, Foster Corporation, which specialises
colour addi- lower energy consumption, and in materials for medical devices, has
tives reduced scrap.” introduced a new line of colour concentrates
In early July, PolyOne said it had acquired using FDA 21CFR 7 and 74 subpart D pigments
Mesa, a North American producer of colour and for medical device applications. In support of
additive materials and services. Mesa produces medical customers in early stages of product
both solid and liquid colorant technologies and development, Foster’s MediBatch colour concen-
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Arkansas. Mesa serves a diverse range of end (453g).
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and outdoor equipment. It is PolyOne’s fourth FDA listed colour additives and a universal carrier
specialty colour acquisition in the last eight months. that is compatible for blending with a wide range
Robert Patterson, head of PolyOne, says the company of polymers. Twelve standard concentrates,
continues to focus on “bolt-on” opportunities where it including green, red, yellow, blue, violet, black and
can invest to grow and leverage its expertise. white, are available from stock in 1, 5 and 10lb
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More bio-based masterbatches available on a made to order basis.
Bioplastics like polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyal- In order to get a device on the market, medical
kanoate (PHA), polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and device manufacturers must demonstrate to the
starch-based resins like Novamont’s Mater-Bi can Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or other regu-
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are themselves biodegradable. Clariant introduced the intended use. If the device directly or indirectly
Renol-natur colour masterbatches as long ago as contacts human tissue or fluids, the regulatory
2007. Options can include natural colours drawn approval process may include biocompatibility
from renewable sources like plants, or convention- testing of the device as prescribed by the Interna-
al, man-made ingredients in a compatible carrier tional Standard ISO-10993. Device manufacturers
produced in compliance with standards governing often prefer to use materials that are also tested
compostability and toxicity. At K 2016, Clariant and compliant to the relevant ISO-10993 tests. For
announced it had become the first producer of coloured plastic components, this includes the
quinacridone pigments based on bio-succinic acid. polymer and additives including pigments.
PV Fast Pink E/E01 offers bright colours for every- “Masterbatch colour concentrates using medical
day products from toys to food packaging and device pigments should utilize polymer carriers
textiles, it says. that are compatible with commonly used medical
Now AF-Color, a branch of Akro-Plastic, has polymers, such as polyamides and thermoplastic
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Leading Color Concentrates and Masterbatch Supplier
Grows Its Business with Help from ENTEK Extruders
The Milton, WI plant opened in 2011 –
this was a significant move for Penn Color
and was geographically important,
as they needed to have a plant closer to
their Midwestern customers. This plant,
along with several of the other Penn Color
locations, is outfitted with numerous ENTEK
twin-screw extruders ranging from lab-size
to high capacity machines.
Customer Support Makes the

Difference
“ENTEK’s extruders have been an integral
part of our growth”, said Wayne Miller.
“We have a wide range of their extruders
and have continued to purchase ENTEK
machines over the years to support our
growth. They make reliable, well built,
quality machinery. But with ENTEK,
it’s their customer support that sets them
apart. The technical support and customer
service that ENTEK provides is phenomenal.”
Wayne mentioned that the support
Founded in 1964, Penn Color (penncolor.com) Growth Penn Color receives from ENTEK’s Bill
is a leading global manufacturer of color Petrozelli is invaluable. “Bill provides great
concentrates, masterbatches, and pigment In a recent interview Penn Color’s Kevin
Putman Jr., Director of Sales, Marketing & technical service to Penn Color,” he said.
dispersions. Penn Color has worked closely “He, and the entire ENTEK organization,
Operations, and Wayne Miller, Vice President-
with ENTEK Extruders since 1999; in fact, does a great job making sure we have what
Manufacturing, spoke about the company’s
ENTEK originally published a story in 2006 we need to succeed.”
growth over the past several years and
about its relationship with Penn Color. how they have utilized ENTEK’s twin-screw
Fast forward to 2017: 11 years later, we extruders and technical expertise to help with Wear Parts Stocking Program
thought we’d catch up with Penn Color to see that growth.
A few years ago, ENTEK approached
what’s new at the company. What we found “Business has grown strongly and consistently Penn Color with a proposal to establish a
was a success story of growth, expansion, for Penn Color – both our plastics and liquid stocking program for twin-screw extruder
and diversification – and through it all, color dispersants businesses,” said Kevin. replacement wear parts. ENTEK had initiated
ENTEK has continued to contribute “We’ve added significant capacity, expanded this program with a few key customers and
significantly to that success. our product development capabilities, and found it to be a valuable way to ensure that
entered new markets. We’ve added facilities spare parts were ready and available for fast
in Milton, WI; Europe; and India, all supporting shipment when needed.
our thermoplastics growth, color masterbatch
and additives business.” (continued on page 3)
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Executive’s Corner
Helping Our Customers

Welcome to the latest issue of Extrusion Solutions.
5-Minute Screw Change keep up with the several new projects

we have in process, one of which is the
It’s been almost three years since largest single order in ENTEK’s history.
ENTEK introduced our first QC3™
twin-screw extruder, the QC3 43mm. Because of this, we are planning on
Since then we have expanded the expanding our own facility here in
QC3™ line to include our 27mm, 33mm, Lebanon, OR. Over the next year we
43mm, and 53mm machines and we’re expect to enlarge our manufacturing and
proud that there are dozens of these assembly areas to create a bigger, better
now in use throughout the plastics work space for our employees. This will
compounding industry. not only provide much-needed additional
space but will improve project workflow.
When we introduced the QC3™ in January I’ll update you on our progress in the next
2015 with a press conference at our issue of Extrusion Solutions.
headquarters in Lebanon, OR, we made
the bold claim that this new machine
allowed for fast, easy screw set changes Complete Extrusion Systems
– as fast as 5 minutes. Any skepticism and Turnkey Manufacturing
the press had about that claim went Plants
away when Colt McDaniel, our Pilot Plant
Technician, performed a complete screw In addition to our twin-screw extruders
change in less than 5 minutes while and replacement wear parts, we specialize
they watched. in providing complete extrusion systems
Dr. Kirk Hanawalt and turnkey manufacturing plants to
Some of the reporters in attendance our customers.
commented that they knew why this
was a big deal - they knew it was not We have a lot of experience in this area –
uncommon for compounders to change especially since ENTEK began as a
screw sets numerous times a day. processor. Our state-of-the-art battery
I’m happy to report that It was also not uncommon for this to separator manufacturing plant right
next door on our campus here in
we are hiring new staff take an hour or longer on traditional
twin-screw extruders. Our customers Lebanon, OR is completely supported by
the same employees who service you,
in both engineering and had asked for this important feature,
our customers. See the article on p. 5
and ENTEK delivered.
manufacturing to keep We’ve just released a new video of Colt
to learn more.
Thank you to all of our customers for
up with the several new performing the screw set change while
their continued support.
a timer runs in the corner of the screen
projects we have in process, – and sure enough he completes the As always, I encourage you to contact
change in 5 minutes. See the story on me anytime at khanawalt@entek.com.
one of which is the p. 4 and go online to take a look – it’s an
impressive demonstration.
largest single order in Sincerely,
ENTEK’s history Growth Update

In the last issue of Extrusion Solutions,
I mentioned ENTEK’s increased business
and anticipated growth. I’m happy to Dr. Kirk Hanawalt
report that we are hiring new staff in President, ENTEK Extruders
both engineering and manufacturing to

Working Together
Penn Color Chooses

ENTEK
(continued from page 1)
“We had seen these parts stocking programs as a way to help both
ENTEK and our customers,” said Tammy Straw, ENTEK’s Marketing
and Business Development Manager. “Our customers could know
that the parts they need would be available and ready to ship to them
on a moment’s notice. At ENTEK, we liked the fact that our lead times
for wear parts for our customers would be reduced. It’s truly a win-
win program.”
Penn Color now has ENTEK manufacture and stock replacement
wear parts including screw elements and barrels at their
headquarters in Oregon. “This is a great program for us, as it helps
Penn Color stay lean with our inventory,” said Wayne Miller. “And we
can call on ENTEK to ship the parts we need, when we need them.”
A Bright Future “We started working with Penn Color in the early days of ENTEK
Extruders, back in 1999,” said Bill Petrozelli. “and just three months
When it comes to color technology, Penn Color is a leader in ago we helped them install their latest ENTEK twin-screw extruder at
providing innovative solutions in plastics and coating formulations. their Hatfield, PA headquarters. They’re a great company that makes
ENTEK is proud to have had a long, mutually beneficial partnership quality products, and we’re happy to help support the continued
with Penn Color. growth of their business.”
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Extrusion Solutions
A Brief History of the

ENTEK QC3™ Concept
How ENTEK’s Quick the replacement screws into the couplings,
a procedure that often was time consuming
Change, Quick Clean, and • machines that stay clean, and prevent material
Quality Control System residue and dust from getting into the critical
processing parts
Came to Be
• easier ways to access the appropriate tools
It was in January 2015 that the new ENTEK QC3™
twin-screw extruder was introduced to the
necessary to work on the machine Screw Change in
industry. The first ENTEK machine to incorporate “Once we had the information we needed from
our customers, we got to work with a great
5 Minutes? YES!
all the features of the QC3™ was the 43mm twin-
screw extruder, a new size of machine that also internal team to design and build a next- Watch the Video!
was introduced as part of the concept. generation twin-screw extruder,” said Kirk
Anyone who doubts ENTEK’s claim that
Hanawalt, ENTEK President. “There was plenty of
But it was more than two years earlier, in late users can change screw sets on the QC3™
trial and error, but the machine we introduced in
2012, that ENTEK embarked on its quest to design twin-screw extruders in 5 minutes need
2015 was and continues to be a winner.”
and build a better twin-screw extruder, one that to watch this newly released video, now
incorporated specific features that customers Three Years Later playing on www.entek.com!
asked for. Colt McDaniel, ENTEK’s Pilot Plant
This coming January marks the 3-year
Technician, stars in the video and is shown
Customer Input anniversary of the introduction of the QC3™
conducting a typical screw set change.
and a lot has happened in that time. Materials
“We have many years of experience What’s not typical is he does it while a timer
compounders have embraced the new ENTEK
manufacturing twin-screw extruders and runs in the lower right corner.
machinery and numerous QC3™’s are up and
wear parts for the industry,” said Linda running throughout the industry. In addition, “People sometimes question our 5-minute
Campbell, ENTEK’s Director of Sales. “And our ENTEK expanded the product line by introducing screw change, so the goal with this video
sister company, ENTEK International, uses the new QC3 33mm twin-screw extruder was to show that it can really be done on
these machines to process battery separator earlier this year, a size specifically designed for the QC3™,” said Tammy Straw, ENTEK’s
materials – some of the most difficult to process compounders running small lots of materials Marketing and Business Development
materials in the world. But we’re always trying who need to change screw sets often. ENTEK has Manager. “Colt did a great job and wasn’t
to get better – so we set out to learn more from also added the QC3™ features to its 27mm and intimidated in the least, and now we have
our customers.” 53mm twin-screw extruders. the video to prove it!”
Numerous customer interviews were held over a “The industry response to the QC3™ has The video shows Colt in ENTEK’s Pilot Plant
year or more to find out what they really wanted been phenomenal,” said Linda Campbell. Facility performing the screw set change
in a twin-screw extruder. Several common “Compounders are seeing that this new on a QC3 43mm twin-screw extruder.
themes emerged from these interviews that led machinery is making their lives easier in several
ENTEK to begin the process of designing the new “We want to remind customers that this
ways, not the least of which is the fast screw machine is available to them for running
QC3™. These included: change features.” material trials at our facility here in
• faster, easier methods to change screw sets – Lebanon, OR,” said Tammy Straw. “Not only
a critical need for color compounders who can they run trials, but they can also learn
often change screws numerous times a day. first-hand from Colt how easy and fast it is
This included a desire for easier ways to install to perform screw changes.”

Complete Extrusion Systems &
Turnkey Manufacturing Plants
Complete Extrusion Systems and

Turnkey Manufacturing Plants
ENTEK is well-known in the industry for its co-rotating twin-screw extruders and replacement wear parts.
But a large part of the company’s business is perhaps not as well-known; ENTEK is also a major provider of
complete extrusion systems and turnkey manufacturing plants.
The Complete Extrusion Systems that ENTEK provides consist of the entire production line, from raw materials in
to finished products out. ENTEK takes full responsibility for the production line and designs, delivers and installs
the entire extrusion system. While the ‘heart’ of the system is ENTEK’s twin-screw extruder, ENTEK customizes
the entire extrusion system for each customer’s specific needs.
Another ENTEK specialty is providing complete Turnkey Manufacturing Plants for its customers. These plants are
designed specifically for each customer’s application and are customized to best suit the processes and materials
being run. ENTEK engineers provide everything from site selection to plant design, construction, and ongoing
support once up and running.
Contact any ENTEK salesperson if you’re interested in putting its extrusion system or turnkey plant expertise to
work for your company.

We Are ENTEK
In the Path
of Totality
On August 21, a once-in-a-
lifetime solar eclipse took
place – and ENTEK’s location
in Lebanon, OR was right in
the zone of totality! Many
employees stopped to go
outside and witness the
phenomenon. During the
total eclipse they described
it as a bright silver ring
around the darkened sun –
an amazing experience!
New
Literature
ENTEK has recently produced two new flyers on its Pilot Plant Services
and the QC3 33mm twin-screw extruder.
The Pilot Plant Services flyer outlines available machinery and equipment
for running material trials at ENTEK’s facility in Lebanon, OR, as well as
the services provided. The QC3 33mm twin-screw extruder flyer provides
features, benefits and specifications on ENTEK’s newest addition to the
QC3™ product line.
Both of these flyers are available by contacting Tammy Straw at
tstraw@entek.com.
Who to Contact
ENTEK Dr. Kirk Hanawalt Tammy Straw North America
PO Box 39, President Marketing and Business
Development Manager Bill Petrozelli
200 Hansard Avenue E-mail: khanawalt@entek.com
E-mail: tstraw@entek.com Regional Sales Manager
Lebanon, OR 97355 Tel. 541-259-1068
Linda Campbell
Tel. 541-259-1068 Kristina Corona FAX 541-259-8018
Director of Sales
FAX 541-259-8018 Sales Project Coordinator E-mail: bpetrozelli@entek.com
E-mail: lcampbell@entek.com
www.entek.com E-mail: kcorona@entek.com
Austin Lindsey
Kelsey Dennis Regional Sales Manager
Inside Sales/Customer Service Tel. 541-259-1068
E-mail: kdennis@entek.com FAX 541-259-8018
E-mail: alindsey@entek.com
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NOVEMBER 2017 ISSN 2053-7174

MAKING THE MOST OF MIXING TECHNOLOGY

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