Nowadays, masterbatches are playing an important role in plastic coloring industry. Color masterbatch production is a systematic work, from formulation, processing, performance testing to final application. It can not only give colorful plastic products, improve the value of commodities, improve some properties of plastics, but also give special optical properties of materials. To obtain high quality masterbatch, we should have a comprehensive knowledge of material, machine, and process parameters (temperature, pressure, residence time).
Processing Path
At present, there are two processes for producing a masterbatch:premix and split-feed.The most widely used processing technology is co-rotatingtwin-screw extruder. The main advantage is the optimum distribution and dispersion of additives into the carrier resin, ensuring high quality of masterbatch.
1.material: The choice of pigments, resins, filler and additives determines the processing path. For heat or shear sensitive pigments, such as effect pigments, split-feed process will be essential. 2.loading level slit-feed: For color-pigment powder loadings higher than 20% and anywhere up to 80%, premix: no more than 15% of a color-pigment powder
Compounding
In compounding,materials are mixed and melted—generally in an extruder of some type—then pelletized. During this process,we should pay much attention to temperature,pressure and residence time. Reliable processing conditions result in stable quality of final product. Viewed as a series of operation units,the design of twin screw extruders proviedes advantage towards other processing technology. Segmented screws and barrels enable process engineer to configure the extruder,optimizing the process and as a result , the properties of final product is attainable.
strand pelletizing: color masterbatch, white masterbatch underwater pelletizing: white or black masterbatch
Benefits of JIEYA co-rotating twin screw extruder
Excellent Dispersion at High Throughput Rate Optimum Do/Di means more free volume for dispersing and distributing as well as high material loading Easy Operation Self-cleaning effect of the two intermeshing co-rotating screws result in fast cleaning and therefore fast change of color. Reliable performance Modular designed screw element and barrel realize accurate control of temperature, residence time which are crucial to the process. Low Cost, Long Lifetime of Spare Parts Equipped with CNC machining centers, our factory produces screws and barrels are manufactured by ourselves, enabling a tight control of quality and cost.
Location: South Africa Application: SPC /single pigment color masterbatch Solution: SHJ50-600rpm-55KW with strand line pelletizing Output: about 100kg/h
