Custom Compounding Solutions
PRISM works directly with customers to develop custom compounded solutions. These solutions can be press-ready compounds or masterbatches depending upon application and production requirements.
This capability is enhanced by our on-site material development labs and pilot production line. We support the development of both thermoplastic and thermoset rubber applications.
Past successes have included cost effective TPEs (Thermoplastic Elastomers) with 50% post-consumer recycle content for floor mats, high post-consumer recycle content polypropylene injection molding compounds for consumer goods, wood plastic composites for the pet market, and improved impact resistance masterbatch for clarified copolymer polypropylene parts.
A partial list of our testing and pilot capabilities includes:
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Berstorff 25 mm twin screw extruder
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85-ton injection molding press with ASTM tools
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Instron and Shimadzu load frames
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Gardner & notched Izod impact tests
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Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
We also have a capable rubber compounding lab, including:
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Formulating lab with 3 kg internal rubber mixer
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Calendaring and two roll mills
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ASTM sample preparation and dies
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TA Mooney Viscosity
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TA Rubber Process Analyzer (RPA)
Carbelene CL is a family of Impact Resistant Clarified Polypropylene Compounds and Masterbatches for use in industrial and consumer applications where clarity and high impact resistance are needed.
Press ready compounds and masterbatches offering…
Significantly improved impact properties (direct & notched)
Improved low temperature impact properties
Excellent chemical resistance
Superior clarity (no flowlines or swirling)
A broad range of flexural properties
Ability to be over molded or tinted
No drying requirements
Melt flows from 2 – 75 gr/10min
Low specific gravity <0.90
Barkolene is a family of Wood Fiber Reinforced Compounds. . .
Available in engineering, commodity & biobased resins
Using a variety of different wood fibers depending on application
Has a unique wood aesthetic
Press ready or masterbatch with let-down ratios of up to 30%
High bio-content that does not compete with food or lumber production.
Potential Applications
Consumer products (trays, bowls, office accessories, etc.) are enhanced with the aesthetics of the wood look.
High volume consumer products that require biobased, green or biodegradable components to reduce waste and meet regulatory requirements.
Applications requiring high flexural modulus (wood content adds stiffness to finished parts).
Packaging and Contact Information:
Gaylord boxes or bulk pellets
FOB Sodus, NY
For more information email:
dbrandenstein@prismww.com or call +1 630.442.2641
