Plastics Compounding and Additive Technology
Book 3 | Plastics Technology Handbook Series | A TechnoBiz Handbook
Format: PDF
Plastics Compounding and Additive Technology is a practical technical handbook covering the principles, materials, equipment, and processes involved in developing high-performance plastic compounds. The book explains major additive families, including fillers, reinforcements, stabilizers, processing aids, impact modifiers, compatibilizers, flame retardants, pigments, and masterbatches, along with their functions and interactions. It provides detailed guidance on formulation design, mixing and dispersion, twin-screw extrusion, feeding and drying, pelletizing, quality control, troubleshooting, and production scale-up. Featuring informative illustrations, formulation calculations, worked examples, industrial case studies, and practical troubleshooting tools, this handbook connects compounding science with real-world manufacturing practices. An essential reference for plastics compounders, masterbatch manufacturers, formulation engineers, production and quality professionals, additive suppliers, researchers, and students seeking to improve compound quality, processing efficiency, product performance, and manufacturing productivity.
