Blending formulation is a complex and multifaceted process. The properties that determine the success of every formulation are different for every molding process and manufacturer.

Only The OptiMISER System builds into its software algorithms that represent decades of discoveries in resin behaviors, feedstock blends and formulation experience. And once it`s set up, you get formulation solutions — solutions that work — in seconds.

Say goodbye to guesswork. The solutions you`re looking for are right here.

Blow molding

The OptiMISER System`s software can be configured to formulate polyethylene blends that enhance the quality, reliability and performance of your blow-molded products. Moreover, your optimized blends — specific to each product — will also provide better processability, reducing costly scrap and the need for constant process changes, while boosting your throughput rates. (For more blending insights, click here.)

While formulating optimized blends with consistent density and melt index (and, of course, least cost) is important, other equally important properties are used to optimize overall performance. These properties could include impact strength, melt strength, processability, flexural modulus, tensile strength, environmental stress cracking, molecular weight distribution, rheological properties and a host of other characteristics.

Sheet & Film Extrusion and Thermoforming

With The OptiMISER System, blend improvements go well beyond optimizing costs. OptiMISER software can be configured to formulate blends for a host of other equally significant characteristics that offer value-added properties for your film and sheet products. That — and the system`s rapid material characterization methods — is why its formulation technology can deliver the unheard-of cost savings by blending with lower-cost materials. (For more blending insights, click here.)

Beyond using the standard density and melt index properties, other CTQ characteristics critical to successful processes and products are used to truly optimize each blend for your unique operations. These quality contributors could include impact strength, melt strength, processability, elongation, thermoforming sag strength, tensile strength, flexural modulus, environmental stress cracking, molecular weight distribution, rheological properties and more.

Injection molding

Blends formulated with The OptiMISER System can enhance the quality, and performance — in process and in end use — of your injection-molded products. OptiMISER`s advanced formulation software incorporates additional resin characteristics known to be CTQ`s for injection molded products. And, The OptiMISER System`s exclusive technology allows you to take advantage of lower-cost resins you may never have considered possible. (For more blending insights, click here.)

With every blend, you get formulations optimized not only for cost, but for additional key properties for a cost-effective, high-quality product. In addition to consistent density and melt index, OptiMISER formulation calculations can include resin properties such as impact strength, melt strength, mold filling, processability, flexural modulus, tensile strength, environmental stress cracking, molecular weight distribution, rheological properties and others.

Pipe & profile extrusion

Eliminating stress cracking and problems is just one of the benefits you get with The OptiMISER System. Using proven algorithms for each material property, Advanced Blending Technologies’ formulation program can design unique blends that actually enhance your pipe or profile products and the processability of your blends.

Beyond formulating blends with consistent density and melt index, The OptiMISER System’s software can incorporate other properties known to be CTQs in pipe and profile extrusion. Taking into account these characteristics — including impact strength, processability, flexural modulus, tensile strength, environmental stress cracking, NCTL, NCLS, rheological properties and others — is the only way to make the use of lower-cost resins possible and practical. (For more blending insights, click here.)

Consulting Services

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