#external lubricant

In the PVC manufacturing, lubricants are the silent game-changer. Integral to the PVC formulation, they ensure smooth processing, better product quality, and efficiency. With the right PVC lubricants, businesses can reduce production costs while improving performance. Whether you choose an internal or external lubricant, you can expect nothing less than efficiency. Let’s delve into the types and features of lubricants with a special focus on Platinum.

PVC lubricants: Understand the basics

These are industrial additives used during PVC processing to minimise friction between the PVC particles and the surface of the materials and equipment. Based on their interaction with polymers and processing equipment, they can be classified into two groups.

External lubricant

These lubricants act between the surfaces of PVC materials and equipment, ensuring smooth processing and protecting the equipment from constant wear. Improved surface finish of final products is achieved.

Internal lubricant

Unlike the external ones, they act between the PVC molecules, reducing friction and decreasing melt viscosity. Internal lubricants are crucial in regulating the material behaviour and strengthening the mechanical properties.

There is another category that combines both the features of the two, leading to versatile applications in PVC formulations. Oxidised PE wax is an example of such a lubricant that brings a balance between flow and fusion, enhancing efficiency and processing stability.

The impact of lubricants on product quality & process efficiency

Product quality

Smooth surface finish

Uniform structure with proper additive dispersions

Consistency in shape and size is achieved

Minimise defects such as roughness, burn marks and sticking problems in the final products

Process efficiency

Lowering friction, lubricants tackle the wear and tear of machinery

With low or minimal resistance, power consumption is reduced

Faster production cycles

How Platinum has redefined polymer processing with superior quality PVC lubricants

We are the top lubricant manufacturer in India for PVC formulations. We offer 3 types of PVC lubricants, with each type delivering distinct needs for PVC processing.

PE Wax

Polyethene wax properties include high thermal stability and chemical resistance, and features of an external lubricant. PE Wax improves the process parameters and the properties of finished products.

OPE Wax

Used in PVC and CPVC applications, it improves thermal stability, increasing the surface smoothness by 0.3% to 0.5%.

Lubpack

We offer 3 types of Lubpack: L200, L300 and L600. This can be customised for rigid and soft applications.