No matter which manufacturing process you use, from film extrusion to injection molding, we can support you with additives that will improve your efficiency. Using cycle-time reducers can increase production efficiency and quality, reduce scrap, and improve energy efficiency. Reducing the surface friction of PET can offer considerable process efficiency benefits and prevent damage to containers.

The higher aspect ratio of the fiber reinforcement facilitates more efficient energy transfer between the polymer and fiber filaments upon impact. Long fiber composites are typically processed via injection molding which is a highly efficient method to repeatedly produce high quality components in large quantities. Lighter weight products also have lower transportation overhead, save on fuel efficiencies and its associated impact. 

These dispersions provide a cost efficient and non-destructive permanent marking on silicone surfaces without affecting the dimensional stability or mechanical performance of the silicone.

They are a cost-effective way to help maintain critical production uptime and increase manufacturing efficiencies.

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It not only adds to the user’s comfort but also can enhance efficiency and safety, whether at home or at work. Beyond helping with ergonomics, texture is key for processability and efficiency. Improving packing efficiency to fit more products in a given space can optimize transport and storage.

In addition, these material solutions provide a proven, one-step processing solution to support speed to market and manufacturing efficiencies.

The material solutions offer high design flexibility, multi-function integration, size miniaturization and weight reduction to meet demanding manufacturing requirements without compromising production efficiency and cost.

The reinforcement material increased breaking efficiency, resistance to long-term creep, elevated temperatures, and cyclical strain- based fatigue.