
An Introduction into the Fundamentals of Thermoplastics
A brief introduction into the world of thermoplastics and the additives that can be used to adjust and specialise them.
Thermoplastic compounds are examples of polymers which are pliable above a specific temperature and solidify once the heat source is removed. The process is reversible unlike that of another group of polymers called Thermosets.
At Lawrence Industries we have the technical expertise along with the support of Principals to provide solutions to various problems encountered by Material Technologists and Technicians in the various fields of injection moulding, extrusion, blow moulding etc.
A brief introduction into the world of thermoplastics and the additives that can be used to adjust and specialise them.
Attagel® from BASF is a Rheology Modifier that can be used to give Thixotropic properties to CASE formulations. It can be used across a wide range of pHs, temperatures and chemical environments for shear thinning and thickening.
Thermally conductive fillers such as SILATHERM® from Quarzwereke and Boron Nitride from 3M can increase the thermal conductivity of polymers.