WellsAid - Processing Aids
WellsAid - Processing Aids are designed to improve the melt processability and handling of high molecular weight polymers. They can also give finished articles improved esthetic properties by removing flow marks and die lines thereby improving the parts gloss and clarity.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Masterbatch
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Carpet & Upholstery
- Glazing & Window Elements
- Interior Fixtures
- Wall Panels
- Textile Manufacturing
- Industrial & Transport Packaging
Product Families
- Additive Masterbatches
- Processing Aids
Other characteristics
- Brand
- WellsAid
- Carrier
- Polyethylenes (PE), Resin-based
- Polyethylenes (PE)
- Resin-based
- Features
Clarity, Excellent Aesthetics, Good Processability, Good Surface Gloss, Highly Efficient, Low Die Deposit
- Functions
- Processing Aid
- Processing Methods
- Blown Film Extrusion, Cast Film Extrusion
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Polypropylenes (PP), Polystyrenes (PS)
- Details
Wells Plastics processing aid masterbatches are based on fluoropolymer technology. The fluoropolymer is dispersed in a host polymer carrier resin, and, since the two materials are immiscible, during melt processing, the fluoropolymer component will separate from its host carrier. The fluoropolymer has a high affinity for metal and will form a dynamic low friction surface coating on the extruder screw, barrel, and die which enables the polymer melt to pass through with less resistance. This helps to reduce pressure and motor torque within the extruder giving the processor scope for energy savings.; In blown and cast film extrusion, processing aids are predominantly used to reduce melt fracture (sharkskin) and die lines, and to promote reduced gel formation and cleaner running. This enables the processor to run longer between stops for dies cleaning.; In sheet and profile extrusion, and in extrusion blow molding, the processing aids main functions are for low die build up, removal of die lines, and for faster color change over times.; Wells Plastics processing aid masterbatches are very effective, even when used at very low addition rates.
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Industrial
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Clarity
- Excellent Aesthetics
- Good Processability
- Good Surface Gloss
- Highly Efficient
- Low Die Deposit
- HIGHLIGHTS
Processing aids find use in a wide variety of applications from blown film to fiber, profile extrusion, pipe/tubing and cabling processes. They can be used with many polymers including LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, mLLDPE, PP, polystyrene, ABS and others.
- Polymer Carriers Available
- PE
- PP
- PS
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Polypropylenes (PP)
- Polystyrenes (PS)
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Cast Films
- Door Profiles
- Fibers
- Film
- Nonwovens
- Wall Panels
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Processing Aid
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Blown Film Extrusion
- Cast Film Extrusion
