Compounding; the benefits

If you experience inconsistencies when colouring with masterbatch then Broadway’s custom compounds can offer you the solution. We’re proud to assist the plastics industry along the road to enhanced sustainability, we can run PCR (recycled plastic) compounds as well as novel materials for specific requirements, including bioplastics and natural fillers. We manufacture colour, additive or combined compounds, with a wide choice of polymers. Some compounders will use an external colour house for colour formulations, but we offer complete colour control by managing the entire process in house.

Whilst customers using masterbatch have to dose and distribute their colours accurately throughout production, those using our compounded materials move ownership of this process to us. This is particularly beneficial for lighter tints, certain special effects, highly colour critical applications (such as automotive parts), or where challenges in distributing colour with masterbatch are encountered during production. This can be the case with complex mouldings or when using filled materials, engineering polymers and flame retardants. As plastic compounds contain the complete material required for moulding, they also provide a practical solution for manufacturers who don’t have access to state-of-the-art dosing equipment.

If you’re already using plastic compounds then please speak to our friendly team about your material requirements. Once we understand your specific needs, we’re always happy to provide you with a quotation for your custom compounds. You can take advantage of our free colour matching service and we can supply free samples for line trials. Even if you’re happy with the price and service from your current supplier, it’s prudent to have a secondary materials supplier on hand. If you ever encounter difficulties with your supply then having an approved material elsewhere gives you flexibility and an immediate solution. Our large warehouse offers the facility for finished goods to be held in stock. By taking advantage of our call-off service you can buy in bulk, achieving further savings and ensuring your materials are available exactly when you need them.

We can compound the following polymers: HDPE, LDPE, PPCO, PPHO, PET, ABS, HIPS, PBT, GPPS, PA, SAN, PETG, TPU, PLA, PMMA, PC, PC/ABS, ASA. Our capabilities are continually expanding, so it’s always worth getting in touch if you do have other requirements. As with all our products, our compounds are manufactured under tight quality control measures. This guarantees homogeneously blended materials which our customers are benefitting from in increasing volumes.