MASTERBATCH | MATERIALS
In the mix: masterbatch for film and sheet applications
Recent innovations in masterbatch include new grades for medical and packaging products, installing a stretching machine to test new formulations – and multiple capacity expansions
Masterbatch is a convenient way for film and sheet extruders – and others – to incorporate colours and additives into their products. From UV blocking and corrosion protection to laser marking and weight reduction, masterbatches can add a variety of properties to finished products. LyondellBasell says the recent installation of a
Karo 5.0 laboratory stretching machine from Brückner will help it to develop better masterbatch formulations for oriented film applications. The new machine, at its US technical centre in
Akron, Ohio, will help it to troubleshoot and test masterbatch solutions for film applications with higher accuracy and efficiency. In addition, it will create a closer match to masterbatch materials in real-world production processes, reducing the time
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it takes to bring new products to market. “The Karo 5.0 represents a significant investment in our R&D capabilities,” said Tiago Piccoli, director of APS PAD for consumer and industrial markets in the Americas for LyondellBasell. “This will help us accelerate the development of new and improved masterbatch solutions.”
It will also help customers quickly identify and choose the best masterbatch for their specific needs. Features of the Karo 5.0 include: multi-cast film capabilities, enabling a wider range of masterbatch materials to be tested; stretch capabilities in both directions, to accurately simulate real-world production conditions; and monitoring of material characteristics to ensure optimal performance and quality control.
Main image: A laboratory stretching machine will help develop better master- batch formula- tions for
oriented film
June 2024 | FILM & SHEET EXTRUSION 37
IMAGE: LYONDELLBASELL
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