Silvergate Plastics has described its new Optiblo range of colour masterbatch, designed to significantly reduce cycle times and improve the surface finish of blow moulded parts, as “revolutionary”.
Available in any colour, Optiblo works for manufacturers producing bottles, drums, oil containers and the like by reducing friction against metal surfaces, which enables melt to flow smoothly at a faster rate.
According to Wrexham, UK-based Silvergate, Optiblo works to eradicate many common processing problems by eliminating die build up, enhancing pigment dispersion, and improving both wall thickness uniformity and dimensional stability.
At the same time, the company says, Optiblo can increase output and lower energy requirements, saving substantial operating costs. It also reduces warp on large parts, reducing energy consumption by allowing the processor to operate at lower temperatures.
“We have listened and understood the challenges many processors face when moulding at high temperature,” says Silvergate’s export sales manager Giuseppe Chiacchio.
“Many of the inherent problems include flow lines, poor surface finish and die build up.
“Optiblo enables the polymer to flow far faster and much smoother, even at low temperatures,” he says. “This reduces energy demands, eliminates die lines in 15 minutes and increases output.”
The launch of Optiblo comes at a time when Silvergate is seeing a trend of rising demand from processors across both the UK and the continent wanting raw materials that enhance operating efficiencies.
www.silvergate.co.uk
