Advantages in use of masterbatches and their types

Masterbatches are used to add color or performance enhancing capabilities to the natural or base polymer. This process is done at the plant itself.   The technical benefits of this combination is reduced stock holding of material that is compounded , reduction in cleaning cost , optimum dispersion , increase in performance on the desired level by mixing process . The additional benefits are that the finished products are dust free with no health and safety risks.  The elimination of trial and error development work is ensured because the use of masterbatches ensures consistency in performance and color.  

Masterbatches are mixed with basic polymers in a number of ways.  The two most successful methods are, volumetric or graviametric., In both methods, the masterbatch is added directly to the polymer stream before processing .In volumetric dosing, the low capital is required but here the calibration is done every time the color or batch is changed. On the other hand, the graviametric gives accurate results but the establishing plant is expensive.   

The properties or qualities that are added to the basic polymer may range from UV protection to anti static and metal deactivator. Masterbatches are generally supplied in granules forms. They also come in miniature granules form known as micro granules. The masterbatches are also given in rough cut form, which is combination of small chucks and shreds.

The selection of masterbatches will depend on the end use. Toys and food packaging for example are made with materials, which are made with controlled ingredients. For engineering products, the reliable and high performance properties are added.

Color masterbatches are used in bags, tarpaulin, films, drums, woven sacks, combs and household products and HDPE duct pipes.

While masterbatches offer high opacity and whiteness and find uses in very thin film, blow molded plastic components. The other uses of white masterbatches are in laminated tarpaulin, HDPE tapes, PP and monofilament, multiple or single PE films.

Black masterbatches Colour Masterbatches Supplier in India are used in many applications protection from UV and conductivity is desired.  The other uses of black masterbatches are in automobile and engineering industry. HDPE pipes for agriculture, PE films, filament, laminated tarpaulin, rotomouled tanks, telecom duct pipe, and PP fiber.

Additive masterbatches are used to reduce molding speed by increasing the heat conduction quality of the plastic material.  The masterbatche also increase the rigidity and tightness of the property. It also helps in removing surface light from the plastic products.

  

Special effect masterbatches Black Masterbatches Manufacturer in India have special pigments or fillers to get the effect of different colors. These effects can be marble, metallic, glitter, phosphorescence, wood, fluorescence or granite. The other colors that can change with the influence of temperature or ultra violet light are also possible .These special effect masterbatches  are used in making of plastic chairs , toys , cosmetic bottles and CDs.