subject: Transparent Film Manufacturers Can Benefit From Additives: Experts [print this page] Transparent plastic film finds multiple uses in modern life, from wrapping perishable food items to constructing greenhouses with plastic sheet walls.
Clear films are generally made from polyethylene or polypropylene.
Transparent film manufacturers are often struck between the dilemma of quality and cost as the virgin polymer has grown increasingly costly but gives best quality products. On the other hand, using recycled polymers or filler in polymers is very cost effective but reduces the quality.
First and foremost, recycled polymers invariably have poorer physical properties compared to the virgin polymers.
Second, the polymer and filler, or even polymers from two different sources do not meld with each other easily.
This forces the manufacturers to try out various additives in order to maintain their products' quality despite the increased filler loading in their products but the results often fall short of the expectations.
One of the country's leading manufacturers of niche plastic additives, Vin Industries has created FillMor, a high performance additive with a special grade specifically for clear film manufacturing.
Use of FillMor V has not only allowed us to increase filler loading but has also perceptibly improved the looks of the transparent film we manufacture, claims a manufacturer from Punjab.
FillMor is one of our best additives. Its ability to increase filler loading has garnered it and Vin Industries much critical acclaim in the industry, said Rohit Mahajan, technical expert at Vin Industries.
On the other hand, StrengtheX improves the physical properties of the plastic sheet/transparent film despite the use of recycled blown HDPE and allows for up to 10 percent increase in filler loading. Besides this, StrengtheX also acts as a desiccant and removes the moisture related surface defects, improving the finish and aesthetics of the end products.
According to the manufacturers, Vin Industries, StrengtheX is one of the company's top additives and has gathered a loyal customer base for itself and the company.
