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Masterbatch & CaCO₃ Filler Compounds for PP Woven Sacks and Raffia

Optimizing orientation, tensile tenacity, and anti-fibrillation performance in high-speed tape extrusion lines.

Direct Answer: In PP woven sack manufacturing, ultra-fine surface-treated Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃) filler compounds serve a dual purpose: they act as an anti-fibrillation agent to prevent tape splitting during high-speed drawing, while significantly optimizing resin raw material costs.

1. Preventing Tape Fibrillation

When polypropylene tape is stretched at high draw ratios (typically 1:5 to 1:7) to induce molecular orientation and tensile tenacity, unreinforced polymer can develop longitudinal splits or fibrillation. Micronized CaCO₃ filler compounds provide microscopic stress dissipation, maintaining uniform tape width without fraying.

2. Anti-Slip and Stacking Stability

Filler masterbatch increases the coefficient of friction (COF) on the woven sack surface. This prevents stacked cement, grain, and fertilizer sacks from sliding off pallets during transport and warehouse storage.

3. UV Stabilization for Outdoor Storage

Because agricultural and construction sacks are frequently stored outdoors in high UV environments, blending Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer (HALS) masterbatch is essential to protect the polymer matrix from solar photo-oxidation.