Which are the popular polymer additives for printing and packaging solution?

Plastics with appealing packaging and design are more likely to get commercial success. Even the plastic with a glossy and smooth surface attract users more than a dull one on the shop. Hence, every company is trying to increase the attractiveness of its package design with exotic design and colour. 

How are plastic packaging made?

Raw polymers are utilized to make plastics in the manufacturing plants. But, the properties in the plastics come after processing with quality masterbatches available in the market. Fortunately, there are many additives which can be used to manufacturing attractive packages for consumers. 

Let us some of the popular polymer additives used in printing and packaging of plastic products: 

TPU masterbatch  

The TPU masterbatch is a slipping agent with exclusive applications in the industrial packaging. The additive is used to make big bags, plastic drum and other products. The thermoplastic polyurethane is processed with this additive to produce desired effects and features. 

BOPP masterbatch  

BOPP is one of the essential materials in the printing industry. But, the process gets delayed due to friction which heats the layers in printing. The BOPP masterbatch application ensures a lower coefficient of friction between the BOPP film layer. It is also an excellent slipping agent which helps in increasing output and quality printing products. However, the additive should be used in a moderate climatic condition. 

BOPET Masterbatch  

BOPET is a polyester film made from the PET. The film has high tensile strength, chemical and dimensional stability, transparency and electrical insulation. However, the processors face a range of issues in manufacturing plastics. The BOPET masterbatch application increases the slippage and output of products. BOPET films full applications in printing and packaging solutions. 

Silicone masterbatch  

The silicone masterbatch is one of the most popular additives in the polymer processing industry. The additive is an excellent slipping agent which ensure smooth operation in the printing industry. Additionally, the additive improves the quality of a product surface and gloss during the manufacturing process. Hence, the additive has become an ideal choice for a company looking to increase their output and product quality. 

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What do you need to know about silicone masterbatch?

Silicone is a plastic additive that helps in enhancing productivity and quality of products in the polymer processing industry. The silicone masterbatch is found in a pellet form which has an ultra-high molecular weight of polysiloxane or silicone gum. 

The masterbatch is used in plastic processing to alter mechanical properties like the coefficient of friction, abrasion resistance and act as a lubricant for polymers. Here are the top usages of this additive in the plastics processing industry: 

l  Increases the smoothness and gloss of the plastic surface. 

l  Enhance the surface properties of plastic products. 

l  Reduces the coefficient of friction in printing and packaging solution. 

l  Enhance moldability of polymer resin for easy plastic manufacturing. 

l  Increase the product's resistance to abrasion and scratches. 

l  Improve flow and processability of polymer resins. 

l  Reduce the clot and deposit in polymer resins to make it soft. 

l  Increase output and production rate without negligible defects of products. 

l  Reduce die pressure and torque in the processing. 

Thus, this additive is one of the most popular additives in the plastics processing industry to make packaging, printing, and other products. The top products obtained in processing polymers with this additive in the industry are: 

l  Products related to injection moulding. 

l  Bottles and boxes of HDPE

l  Packaging films of PP. 

l  BOPET film 

l  Duct and wires of HDPE. 

l  Silicone core pipes. 

l  Interiors of automotive accessories. 

l  Television LCD monitor

l  PET sheet. 

l  Nylon fishing lines

l  And other products. 

Hence, the industrial applications of silicone masterbatch are many. However, a company needs to obtain the best additive according to requirement and compatibility of polymer resins. Otherwise, there will be severe flaws in the processing and products after yielding. 

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