COLOUR AND MASTERBATCH | MATERIALS
New challenges for colour suppliers
Consistency issues continue to keep colour suppliers on their toes, as sustainability needs demand high quality when colouring recycled and bio-based materials. By Chris Saunders Consolidating operations by keeping all its
Using colour masterbatches allows injection moulders to achieve the exact shade and tone they require and helps maintain consistency across product lines. In recent times many masterbatch producers have been affected by a raft of external influences including the effects of Brexit, the war in Ukraine, and the ongoing energy crisis. There is added pressure to keep costs down and also meet sustainability targets, something which is being tackled in a number of ways. For many, this begins with something as simple as streamlining methods to reduce waste. Eclipse Colours works with manufacturers
across Europe to create, produce and supply high quality PlastiCol masterbatch to exact specifica- tions. Offering rapid turnaround, technical advice and support, Eclipse works with leading brands as well as manufacturers. The company says it doesn’t just precisely match colours, but also factors in the client’s production processes. This consultancy-led approach ensures previous colouration or heat related production issues are eradicated, saving time and money whilst also delivering colour consistency over multiple orders.
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expertise and production capabilities under one roof is seen as key to the company’s success and development, while investment in a Leistritz ZSE Maxx extrusion line and a Nordson BKG underwa- ter pelletiser has introduced a method of produc- ing micro pellets which have a higher bulk density. This makes certain that not only is there less dust during their transportation, but there is also a smaller contact area with the medium to be coloured, which reduces stickiness and associated processing challenges. The use of micro pellets also ensures maximum dispersion within a custom- er’s processing system. Rather than working with an off-the-shelf pellet, Eclipse says it can produce a bespoke designed pellet colouration package for customers at virtually no extra cost. Managing Director James Ruddy says: “At Eclipse
we are proud of our position at the forefront of innovation in masterbatch, and the last 12 months is representative of the direction we will be taking for the future. We aim to continually improve our products and processes with the goal of providing the highest quality products and customer service.”
Main image: Demand is growing for vivid colours that help healthcare products stand out to medical professionals, says Avient
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