The MB25-502 masterbatch is designed to optimize the processability of highly mineral-filled polyethylene (PE) compounds by reducing screw torque by as much as 30 percent.
December 23, 2016
Dow Corning has launched new MB25-502 Masterbatch which is the first in the industry to combine best-in-class processing with an affordable cost. By reducing screw torque, die pressure, and die build-up, the material can reportedly improve extrusion throughput by up to 110 percent compared to PE compounds without a processing additive by as much as 30 percent. Lower torque, in turn, accelerates production and cuts energy costs.
By narrowly targeting processability issues instead of including extra functionality, this new masterbatch is said to achieve outstanding results at a competitive price. Adding to its cost-effectiveness, the Dow Corning product is highly efficient at lower loadings (0.5 to 1.0 percent) than competitive silicone-based additives. Dow Corning MB25-502 Masterbatch is compatible with low-density PE (LDPE), linear low-density PE (LLDPE) and cross-linked PE (XLPE). It is supplied globally as free-flowing pellets.
