Mixing & Compounding

The successful coloring of plastic parts, beginning with the formulation of the color preparation and ending with the manufacture of the final product, is the result of the interaction of chemical, physical, and technological factors. In-depth knowledge of these factors and their interrelation...

This latest edition of Coloring of Plastics: Fundamentals offers an updated introduction to color as a science while also providing the foundation for many additional technological subjects. The basic families of colorants are described, along with their properties. The material examines how...

This valuable guide to compounding elastomers with precipitated silica covers principles, properties, mixing, testing and formulations from a practical perspective. This handbook and reference manual will serve those who work on part design, elastomer formulation, manufacturing and applications...

Co-rotating twin-screw extruders are used in many branches of industry for producing, preparing, and processing highly viscous materials. They find a wide variety of applications, especially in the plastics, rubber, and food industries. Co-rotating twin-screw extruders usually have modular...

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High Performance Pigments have become increasingly important in recent years, with a growth rate well in advance of the more classical types of pigments.

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Rubber compounding is a very complex endeavor. There are many interactions and many ways to achieve the target properties and economic goals while maintaining an acceptable trade-off for these...

Complete proceedings of AMI's Masterbatch 2009 conference, held in July 2009, including printed copy and CD.

This unique business event was dedicated to the Masterbatch industry and the programme covered many of the latest material and technology developments as well as providing a...

Complete proceedings of AMI's Masterbatch 2010 conference, held in June 2010, including printed copy and CD.

This unique business event was dedicated to the Masterbatch industry and the programme covered many of the latest material and technology developments as well as providing a...

Complete proceedings of AMI's Masterbatch 2011 conference, held in June 2011 in Vienna, including printed copy and CD.

This unique business event was dedicated to the Masterbatch industry and the programme covered many of the latest material and technology developments as well as...

Complete proceedings of AMI's Masterbatch Asia 2010 conference, held in March 2010, on CD.

This unique business event was dedicated to the Masterbatch industry and the programme covered many of the latest material and technology developments as well as providing a stimulating business...

Complete proceedings of AMI's Masterbatch Asia 2011 conference, held in March 2011, on Cd.

This unique business event was dedicated to the Masterbatch industry and the programme covered many of the latest material and technology developments as well as providing a stimulating business...

There has been an upsurge of interest recently in the use of metallic pigments. Metallic pigments are found in many objects that we use everyday from household items and sports goods to the coatings on scratch cards. Colour is one of the key factors that influences a customer buying a retail...

Finally available again in its second edition, this classic covers everything from the basic principles to the various practical applications of state-of-the-art mixing and compounding.

Mixing in Single Screw Extruders is a must-have practical guide to the subject of single-screw extrusion. Avoiding mathematical theory, except when absolutely necessary, this authoritative handbook empowers the reader to achieving good results with their plastic mixing. Mixing in Single Screw...

The book covers the major aspects of rubber compounding. For the first time, the reader will find all relevant issues, whether it is machine design, process technology, or material parameters, covered in one comprehensive volume. 

Complete proceedings of AMI's PVC Formulation 2012 conference, held over 2 days in March 2012, including printed copy and CD. This unique business event was dedicated to the PVC processing industry and the programme covered many of the latest material and technology developments as well as...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the general principles involved in successful reactive blending. Pioneering work on several key issues including copolymer formation, interface development, and morphology are covered. While physical compatibilization using block copolymers has been...

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This book deals with all aspects of rubber processing, mixing, milling, calendering, extrusion and molding, and also testing and specification of raw materials, mixed compound, and end products. It also covers the...

Although compounding technology dates back to the early days of the rubber industry more than 150 years ago, it is still just as important to the plastics and rubber industries today. In addition to stabilising additives, which protect all commercial polymers from the effects of their...