Polymer Processing
EVALUATION OF THE PROCESSING BEHAVIOR OF POLYMERS UNDER LAB AND PILOT PLANT SCALE
DESCRIPTION
Study of processing behavior of polymeric materials.
Processing windows of mixtures, composites and nanocomposites. Optimization of the process of transformation, development and performance. Comparison of formulations.
Evaluation of process aids, degradation studies, and reactive extrusion.
AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT:
• Single (L/D= 30) and counterrotating twin screw (L/D= 35) extruders (Gottfert)
• Polypropylene blow molding machine
• Injection molding machine (60 tons)
• Laboratory mixer (Brabender) and minimixer (Atlas)
ADVANTAGES
Processing studies of polymeric materials may be carried out from laboratory to pilot plant scale.
APPLICATIONS
Processing evaluation of new polymer grades and additives | Quality control of raw materials | Solution of processing problems |