Astropol colour and additive Masterbatches provide solutions for extruded and moulded pipe systems. They are tailor made and designed for optimal dispersion and performance
Formats – Vinyl and Non-Vinyl
Accurate colour, toners and additives are delivered using Astropol’s unique Masterbatch carrier systems. The Masterbatches are available in pellet and also powder formats.
2–3 mm die faced cut. Direct on-line dosing or direct addition to the mixer.
ASTROBATCH
<1 mm small uniform pellets. Direct on-line dosing or direct addition to the mixer.
ASTROMICRO
Direct addition to the mixer in bulk or pre-weighed packs.
ASTROBLEND
Excellent dispersion
Very low dosing options
Batch-to-batch colour stability
Infrared (IR) / Heat Reflective
Shorter cleaning times
Astropol Masterbatch Products for Vinyl and Non-vinyl applications
Colour Masterbatches
High performance lightfastness and weatherability for external applications
Infrared (IR) / Heat Reflective
Low dose for cost performance
Ability to influence processing, rheology and aesthetics
Additive Masterbatches
Foaming agents for multilayer pipe extrusion enabling weight and density reduction whist maintaining full structural properties
Antimicrobials
Anti-rodent/termite repellent
Other functional additives designed to provide:
– Improved processing
– Longevity in service
Applications
Water management
Rainwater
Potable water
Sewage irrigation
Mechanical and Electrical
Cable management
Ducting
Underfloor heating
Astropol Tailor Made Colour and Additive Masterbatch Service
Colour and Additive Masterbatch can be created for any unique client application – whatever the process, be it extrusion or moulding.
Astropol Technical Support
- Customised colour matching service
- Torque rheometry is used to simulate production extrusion conditions in order to predict
and influence the performance features of Astropol products during processing - Accelerated weathering
- Access to Astropol’s technical consultancy team and development laboratories
- On-site assistance at trial stage
Standard colours* for pipe extrusion supplied by Astropol include:
In addition to the above, Astropol offer a bespoke colour matching service to match to any customer supplied sample.
*Note: colours shown are representative – request samples for exact examples.
Products are supplied without warranty, the buyer/processor should assure that the products shall be fit for the intended processes and uses in accordance with our Terms and Conditions of Sale, a copy of which is available on request.