Calcium Carbonate Masterbatch (CaCO₃) for irrigation pipes

The PLASPER® Calcium Carbonate Masterbatch is a mineral modifier with a high, very fine, treated CaCO₃ content that has an excellent dispersion in the final product, indicated for direct addition in the processing of polyolefins.

The PLASPER® mineral modifier is is designed for increasing productivity, reducing energy costs and improving the properties of the pipes.

ADVANTAGES

Economic saving

• Reduction in energy consumption
• Save between 3% and 20% in raw material costs, depending on the percentage of PLASPER® used
• Reduction of polymer consumption
• Helps to reduce thickness
• The PLASPER® concentrates produce a whitish appearance, which saves the use of TiO₂

Improvements in productivity

• The CaCO₃ increases the thermal conductivity of the minerals, which results in more rapid heating and cooling of the polymer (Fig. 1)
• Better dimensional stability, increase in production and easier transformation
• Improves the processability/transformation and the extrusion performance
• Considerably increases the speed of the line for faster process times
• Improves dispersion
• Improves the impression of the final product?

Improves properties

• Increases rigidity
• Improves compressive strength
• Increases resistance to impact (dart drop)
• The CaCO₃ mineral MB can be added at high doses
• Using the PLASPER® CaCO₃ mineral MB improves the mechanical properties

Environmentally friendly

• Carbon footprint smaller than the virgin polymer
• Products are more environmentally friendly and sustainable with the use of PLASPER® CaCO₃

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

• The application of the PLASPER® series does not require any change to the production process
• The most suitable dosing systems are:
  • Gravimetric dosing unit
  • Volumetric dosing unit (the best way is to use the feeder at the neck, between the hopper and the extruder)
  • Centralised mixing stations also give good results
• Dosing: between 3% and 15%

PACKAGING

Our products are available in different types of packaging:

• 25 kg Sacks
• 1,250 kg Big-Bags
• 25 Tn Tanker