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How to optimize the dispersibility of filling masterbatch to avoid agglomeration or unevenness during plastic processing?

Publish Time: 2025-03-18
As a key material in the plastics industry, filling masterbatch is widely used in the production process of various plastic products to improve the performance of plastic products and reduce costs. However, during plastic processing, poor dispersibility of filling masterbatch often leads to agglomeration or unevenness, which seriously affects the quality of plastic products.

The key to optimizing the dispersibility of filling masterbatch is to ensure the uniform distribution of filling particles in the matrix plastic. First, surface treatment of filling particles is crucial. The use of surface treatment agents can change the surface properties of filling particles and make them more compatible with the matrix plastic. At the same time, it is necessary to prevent particle agglomeration caused by static electricity generated by friction and ensure that the friction during the surface treatment process is moderate. In addition, the amount of surface treatment agent should be sufficient to ensure that the surface of the filling particles is fully coated, reduce the surface energy of the particles, and prevent agglomeration.

Secondly, the selection and amount of carrier resin have an important influence on the dispersibility of filling masterbatch. The carrier resin should not only have good melt viscosity, but also have sufficient dosage to fully coat the filling particles. In actual production, the appropriate carrier resin should be selected according to the type and proportion of the filling particles, and its dosage should be adjusted to obtain the best dispersion effect.

In the production process of filling masterbatch, the selection of mixing and granulating equipment is also crucial. Efficient mixing and granulating equipment can make up for the deficiencies in the surface treatment of filling particles and the initial mixing process with the carrier resin, and ensure the uniform distribution of filling particles in the matrix plastic. Therefore, when selecting mixing and granulating equipment, the mixing effect and shear force of the equipment should be given priority to ensure the dispersibility of the filling masterbatch.

In addition, the temperature and humidity control during the production process should not be ignored. Too high or too low temperature may affect the dispersibility of the filling masterbatch, while excessive humidity can easily cause the filling particles to become damp and agglomerated. Therefore, the temperature and humidity should be strictly controlled during the production process to ensure that the filling masterbatch is mixed and granulated under the best conditions.

Finally, for the filling masterbatch that has been produced, strict testing and screening should also be carried out. By testing the dispersibility, particle size distribution and other indicators of the filling masterbatch, problems can be discovered and solved in a timely manner. At the same time, the filling masterbatch that does not meet the requirements is screened and eliminated to ensure the quality of the final product.

In summary, optimizing the dispersibility of the filling masterbatch needs to start from multiple aspects, including the surface treatment of the filling particles, the selection and dosage of the carrier resin, the selection of the mixing and granulation equipment, the temperature and humidity control during the production process, and the testing and screening of the product. Only by comprehensively considering these factors can we ensure that the dispersibility of the filling masterbatch is good during the plastic processing process, avoid the occurrence of agglomeration or unevenness, and thus improve the quality and performance of plastic products.
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