Innovative Solutions
for the Polymer and Coatings Markets
100% Post-Industrial Recycled Processing and Performance Additives
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Spherix 100% post-industrial products reduce processing time and product cost for manufacturers of organic rubber, plastic, silicone rubber, paints, and coatings. The recycled aluminosilicate ceramic solid (ASC) microspheres are uniquely designed to provide greater efficiency and flexibility for specific applications, improving processing efficiency for more profitable and sustainable manufacturing. The product's spherical shape enables performance-enhanced properties which present unique advantages for applications seeking higher recycle integration, faster processing and yield, and stronger properties.
Spherix products provide enhanced physical properties, increased surface smoothness, mixing and processing consistency improvements, greater control and repeatability, and greater calendering, molding, and extrusion throughput.
Spherix® is Stronger
Spherix aluminosilicate ceramic (ASC) microspheres deliver a combination of benefits for plastics, including processing, flow modification, and improved dispersion of fillers. The controlled particle size range and spherical shape mean that Spherix requires less resin or binder to wet out the surface, dropping the demand for process aids such as lubricants. These attributes also allow for low shrinkage and lower overall production costs. Spherix delivers value in processing performance and sustainability.
Key Advantages
- Increased Efficiency of Functional Additives
- Higher Mixing, Extrusion, and Molding Rates
- Enhanced Surface Smoothness
- Reduced Shrinkage, Warp, and Mold Fouling
- Crosslinking of Polymer and Enhanced Physical Properties
- Enhanced Performance in Fire-Resistant Applications
- Greater Product Uniformity and Batch Consistency
- Lower Drop Temperature
- Shorter Molding Cycle Time
- Enhanced Flow Under Shear
- Reduced Mixing Time and Energy Consumption
Common Applications for Spherix
Extrusion
Composite Decking
Molding
Fortimix® is Faster
Fortimix products are designed to serve as custom-engineered, performance-enhancing additives for rubber. These surface-treated microspheres are revolutionary process aids for enhanced processing and properties. With surface functional groups in Fortimix, processors gain toughness, elastic recovery, tear, and compression set in addition to the many processing benefits of microspheres. Being a 100% post-industrial material, Fortimix replaces manufactured goods as process aids, contributing to corporate sustainability initiatives.
Key Advantages
- Enhanced Physical Properties
- Reduced Mixing Time and Energy Consumption
- Higher Mixing, Extrusion, and Molding Rate
- Greater Product Uniformity and Batch Consistency
- Enhanced Surface Smoothness
- Reduced Shrinkage, Warp, and Mold Fouling
Common Applications for Fortimix
Tires
Roofing
Flooring
Belting
Recreation
Wire & Cable
Industrial Hose
Automotive Gaskets
Rubber Mix Comparison
We are committed to environmental sustainability and contribute to our customers' goals.
Spherix microspheres are 100% post-industrial recycled materials that improve processing efficiency for more profitable and sustainable manufacturing. We combine our expertise and technical services to deliver better processing performance while reducing the use of natural resources.
Recycled and Repurposed
We process and repurpose coal combustion residuals (CCRs) into beneficial process aids and performance additives for plastics, rubber, paints, and coatings.
Environmental Benefit
Harvesting CCRs from ground storage and processing the material into 100% post-industrial ceramic microspheres is a sustainable solution.
Better - Stronger - Faster
Adding Spherix can make processing more efficient, reducing costs and energy footprints for more profitable and sustainable manufacturing.