To improve productivity in production by extrusion and laminating plastics and metals, calcium stearate is added. This acts as an additive and a solid lubricant, adding between 0.3 – 1.0% of calcium stearate to the mixture in the feed hopper. It remains stable at high temperatures and improves the following aspects in manufacturing;
- Product homogeneity
- Hot spots
- Energy consumption
- Savings on raw materials