1. Preventing Die Lines and Gel Defects
In thin-gauge films (15–50 microns), undispersed pigment agglomerates or degraded carrier polymer particles create visible gels and weak pinhole spots. Masterbatches manufactured with dedicated twin-screw compounding ensure complete pigment wetting and filterability.
2. Coefficient of Friction (COF) Management
High-speed form-fill-seal (FFS) packaging machines require precise film slip properties. Combining Slip (erucamide) and Antiblock masterbatches allows film layers to slide smoothly over metal forming collars without blocking on the roll.
3. Polymer Processing Aids (PPA)
When extruding high-viscosity metallocene LLDPE (mLLDPE), fluoropolymer PPA masterbatch dynamically coats the die lips, eliminating melt fracture (sharkskin) and allowing higher line output at lower extruder motor loads.