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Rapid accurate colour matching and performance masterbatches
The potential for a scientific thesis at this point might be tempting but is beyond the scope of this website. We would urge you to contact one of our technical experts to get a well informed answer to your specific query or problem.
It follows that there are a very large number of variables that could be considered when designing and manufacturing a plastic product. Add to this those variables associated with masterbatch and you end up with very long list.
- Physical properties required in moulding
- Toxicity limitations / meeting legislative requirements
- Shrinkage characteristics associated with pigments types
- Dimensional stability
- Base polymer colour difference
- Matching same colour in differing polymers
- Melt flow characteristics
- Impact of special effects in plastic
- Increased risk of flow line development
- Incorporating performance additives with colours
- Cost reduction pressure
- Optimum let-down rates
- Light fastness of colours
- Heat stability of formulation and pigmentation
- Pigment loading optimisation & colour strength
- Opacity requirements
- Designing for differing plastic processes
- Colour distribution
- Moulding conditions
- Reducing process cycle time
- Managing formulation and process effects
- Weather testing facilities
If you want to discuss any of these, or any other technical issues, please contact us.
FAQ's
For answers to frequently asked questions please go to FAQ's or Glossary of terms.
Troubleshooting
If you have an existing manufacturing issue please go to Glossary of terms.
Contact us
If you seek to redevelop an existing colour or additive please contact PMB's Development Manager: mark.smith@pmb.co.uk.
If you wish to discuss your specific issue with PMB's Technical Manager, please contact: richard.wheadon@pmb.co.uk.
If you wish to discuss your specific issue with PMB's Technical Manager, please contact: richard.wheadon@pmb.co.uk.
