Masterbatch Processing Hardware and Assistance

Masterbatch Production Facility in Charlotte, NC

The masterbatch process is one of the most integral parts of the manufacturing process. It plays a critical role in ensuring that the end product has the qualities it needs to perform its intended use effectively. Whether you need a high-shear or a low-shear blend, Polymers Technology has the hardware to achieve the end product you are looking for.

The Masterbatch Manufacturing Process

The Polymers Technology Center houses three compounders to help streamline masterbatch processing. The machines are fed the blend and the host polymer. It is then mixed in the extruder until it becomes the material it is designed to be. Polymers Tech's facility houses the latest equipment, providing an array of mixing properties, product handling capabilities, and quality results.

Any processing challenge requires skill and expertise to overcome. Our production staff is experienced in incorporating the right fillers and additives to refine your product. Our technicians know how and when to add the right fillers and additives into the resin carrier, even fillers that are challenging to disperse.



Common challenges include determining the best method to introduce the masterbatch, dealing with vehicles such as pellets to powders to liquids, assuring accurate dosage, and achieving uniform dispersion. The result is a homogenous product that will be ready for pilot testing and, eventually, commercial use.

Low Shear and High Shear Blending

In some cases, reduced particle sizes lead to altered properties. Low-shear blending is a gentle mixing process that can blend delicate or shear-sensitive materials such as many polymers. Low-shear blending utilizes a low-speed propeller or impeller at extremely low horsepower. The result is easy mixing and near-uniform flow that won't risk damaging or degrading the raw material.

When faster processing is needed, high-shear blending equipment is also available. Certain materials are highly resistant to blending and thus require much higher speeds to mix properly. The high speed allows for adequate dispersion and maximum circulation. Polymers Technology has the hardware you need to achieve a fully homogenous product.