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Polymer Compounds Manufacturer
What is a polymer compound?
GranulePlus is known as a Polymer Compounds Manufacturer in the Middle East. Polymer compound is a composite material that consists of polymer as the main components and with various additives such as fillers (calcium carbonate masterbatch or filler masterbatch), reinforcements, plasticizers, dyes (color masterbatch), flame retardant agents and other special additives to improve properties. Specific properties such as heat resistance, mechanical resistance, or electrical properties have been modified.
For example, PVC compounds used to make pipes, building profiles or electrical cables. When fillers and reinforcements are added, they can improve mechanical properties such as hardness, tensile strength and creep resistance. Plasticizers can also improve flexibility and performance at different temperatures. Colors are used to create beauty in the final product and flame retardant agents are used to improve the performance of the polymer in fire conditions.
Therefore, polymer compounds are custom designed for specific applications and can include diverse properties to meet engineering and industrial needs.
Production stages
Polymer compounds have been developed to achieve desired functions in various applications. For example, in the automotive industry, these compounds are used to lighten and increase fuel efficiency. They can replace heavy metals and help reduce fuel consumption due to being lighter. Also, polymer compounds used in food packaging should be materials that do not react with food or cause contamination.
Making a polymer compound involves the mechanical mixing of different elements accurately and based on a specific formulation. This process can be done at different temperatures and pressures and using devices such as extruders, internal mixers (Banbury mixers) or rolling mills.
The key point after choosing the right raw materials is to determine the correct proportions and optimize the production process so that the mechanical, thermal, chemical and physical properties of the final product are produced exactly as desired. Finally, polymer compounds must pass various quality tests to verify compliance with standards and application requirements.
In polymer science, many advances have been made in the development of new compounds, from the invention of biodegradable polymers and smart polymer compounds that can respond to environmental changes, to the optimization of traditional compounds to improve their performance. As the complexity of industrial and technological applications increases, the need to design and produce diverse and more advanced polymer compounds also increases.
All kinds of polymer compounds for export
The export of polymer compounds varies depending on market needs and international regulations. Here are some common types of polymer compounds that may be considered for export. It should be noted that accessing the detailed data sheets of each compound requires searching and contacting the manufacturers or distributors of these products. Datasheets typically include detailed information on physical and chemical properties, process instructions, and product safety features.
1. Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE): This type of polymer is mostly used in the production of films, envelopes, and soft containers.
2. Heavy polyethylene (HDPE – High-Density Polyethylene): HDPE is more resistant to mechanical stresses and is used to produce products such as resistant bottles, piping, and car components.
3. Polypropylene (PP – Polypropylene): with high properties in thermal and chemical resistance, it is used to make household items, food packaging, and car parts.
4. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride): which is used to make pipes, building materials and medical products.
5. Polystyrene (PS – Polystyrene): This material is used in the production of electronic components, protective packaging and disposable items such as disposable cups.
6. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE – Polytetrafluoroethylene): which is known by the brand name Teflon and is used in making non-stick materials and heat-resistant parts.
To get datasheets, it is better to go to the official websites of manufacturers or specialized platforms in the field of chemicals and search using the brand name or type of desired polymer. These datasheets usually include detailed descriptions of product properties, methods of use, maintenance, safety considerations, and environmental recommendations. Major manufacturers such as Dow Chemical, BASF, LyondellBasell, SABIC, etc. often provide datasheets for their products.
What is the difference between polymer compound and plastic granule?
Granule and compound are two terms in the polymer industry that, although sometimes used interchangeably, have distinct differences:
granule
Granules are small polymer beads that can be pure or mixed. These grains are often used as raw materials in manufacturing processes such as extrusion, injection molding, and blow molding. Pure polymer granules do not contain any additives and are obtained directly from the polymerization or recycling of polymers. Therefore, the granule may need additives to provide the desired properties in the production process to complete the final product.
Compound
Polymer compounds are compounds in which polymers are mixed with one or more additives such as fillers, reinforcements, dyes, plasticizers, and flame retardants to obtain specific properties. These composite grains are specially designed for use in specific applications to enhance the performance of the final material. Compounds are typically manufactured in carefully controlled and reproducible processes and typically have improved mechanical, thermal, electrical, or chemical properties relative to their polymer base.
In summary, granules can be pure or mixed, while compounds are more complex compounds that contain a series of additives designed to improve specific properties. These additives are carefully selected and mixed in order to provide the required properties for different applications.
Polymer Compounds Manufacturer in Iran
In Iran and the Middle East region, there are a number of reliable producers in the field of polymer compounds, which, in addition to meeting domestic needs, also export to other countries. In Iran, the petrochemical industry is leading and there are many producers who are active in the field of producing all kinds of polymers and related compounds. Granule Plus Company is known as one of the pioneers of the Polymer Compounds Manufacturer in the Middle East and plastic industry in Iran and the region.
For more up-to-date information and to obtain datasheets related to GranulePlus products, it is recommended to send the technical specifications of your desired product through the order registration forms available on the website or via WhatsApp. Our experts provide technical information and datasheets for our products to licensed customers and business partners.
Why choose Granule Plus?
Granule Plus commercial production company as a Recycled Pellets Supplier and Polymer Compounds Manufacturer, with the business slogan “We give new life to plastic” fulfills its mission by providing the following services in order to achieve the goals of the green economy through the recycling of polymer and plastic waste. Whatever you expect from the recycled plastic industry, ask us. Granule Plus as a Recycled Pellets Supplier and Manufacturer of recycled granules has experience in exporting recycled plastic raw materials, especially recycled polypropylene, recycled polyethylene, polycarbonate, polystyrene, polyamide, recycled HDPE and PE100, recycled PP, recycled LDPE, recycled HIPS and recycled ABS to countries such as Turkey, India, Azerbaijan, Hungary, Armenia and Iraq can be a safe and reliable supplier for you plastic industry experts. our services is:
- Production of recycled plastic raw materials
- Export of recycled plastic raw materials
- Setting up a granule production line (granulating machine)
- Polymer quality determination laboratory
Production of recycled plastic raw materials from plastic waste is our specialty. If you are active in the plastic industry and are concerned about the supply and purchase of plastic raw materials, we recommend Granule Plus products and services. To receive purchase advice, please call 09194451528.
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