So, why use dip moulding for your plastisol products?

Plastisol, also known as liquid PVC, is an ideal material to be used in the dip moulding process. This is largely because it is a flexible material which is soft to touch, making it particularly suited to the likes of petrol pump handles and chair armrests.

Why are PVC coated fabrics ideal during a pandemic?

Why are PVC coated fabrics ideal during a pandemic? With the current global pandemic showing no signs of letting up, it’s important that we look to find long term solutions to protecting ourselves against the virus, among other harmful germs. This includes ensuring that the surfaces we come into contact with are kept as hygienic […]

Corona Virus – Business Continuity Announcement

As the UK is going into a new 4-week lockdown which is scheduled to start on Thursday 5th November 2020 through until 2nd December 2020, PolyBlend would like to announce that its manufacturing site will remain open for business to serve our customer’s requirements during this demanding period.

Blowing Agent Dispersion

Blowing agents are chemical materials, which decompose by heat and mechanical stress to produce blowing gases for dispersion, which can be trapped within the polymer melt, creating a cellular or foamed structure. By forming this structure, the initial benefit created is a reduction in specific gravity, i.e. weight

Why Use Additive Dispersions?

What are the benefits of using additive dispersants in plastics? An additive dispersion is a means of taking a solid particle (pigment, blowing agent or fire retardant) and dispersing this in a liquid, and to form the particle to then suspend in a solution or paste. Products can be tailored for viscosity, degree of dispersion, additive content and / […]

Colour Management

Colour management is what gives brands and customers the confidence required for efficient and timely production. However, we must be always mindful that ‘it’s the eye that buys’. Colour inaccuracy, particularly for brands and businesses, can be detrimental, as it’s often closely associated with a low quality product or service. These days, the importance of colour […]

What sets plastisol apart?

Plastisol is considered a thermoplastic liquid polymer. When it is heated to the correct temperature in an oven or through an oven bank, the components of plastisol fuse together to form a flexible, PVC solid that is quite durable. Used in a wide array of settings, from hospitals to automotive plants, plastisol can be formulated […]

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