May 1 2007
PolyOne Corporation today introduced its new OnColor(TM) WPC color and additive concentrates which are ideal for use in wood-plastic composite applications such as fencing, decking, railings, and window and door frames. These patent- pending color and additive concentrates provide excellent color distribution, improved feed accuracy and processing cost.
"Our new WPC concentrates bring the value of high loadings, small bead size and other factors that improve color distribution to the difficult process of extruding and molding simulated wood products," said Tom Majewski, manager of technology for bio-fiber colorants and additives at PolyOne. "We have been able to leverage our technology and processing heritage to formulate a line of concentrates for wood-plastic composites that are simple to use and offer excellent end-use performance."
OnColor(TM) WPC color and additive concentrates can be used in extrusion and injection molding processes. They are available as individual colorants or additives, or can be combined as OnColor(TM) SmartBatch(TM) concentrates, which incorporate the colorant and additives into a single concentrate.
With more than 10 years experience in wood-plastic composites, PolyOne offers a broad portfolio of solutions to this market, including:
- OnColor(TM) CT "heat-absorbing - cooler-to-the-touch" colorants
- OnColor(TM) WPC color and additive concentrates or SmartBatch(TM) concentrates
- OnCap(TM) thermoplastic additives tailored for specific process and performance needs including weatherability, dimensional stability, throughput, and anti-microbial and anti-fungal protection
- OnCall(TM) color matching services to ensure accurate color matches
Additionally, PolyOne has established a bio-fiber colorants and additives center of excellence at the company's Lehigh Valley, Pa. color lab. The role of this center is to foster focused research and development for this rapidly growing market sector.