Extrusion International 2-2017

17 Extrusion International 2/2017 The best of both worlds: “Flowing Metallics” The strong cooperation between effect pigment specialist Schlenk Metallic Pigments GmbH in Roth and masterbatch manufacturer Gabriel-Chemie GmbH in Weitnau has suc- ceeded in reproducing an astonishingly authentic metallic look in plastics. The masterbatch formulas developed by Ga- briel-Chemie with ultra-fine pigments from Schlenk create a silky, homogeneous surface on the plastic object by means of mass colouration. The surface is free from visible glitter par- ticles and characterised by an intense deep gloss, especially for high-gloss surfaces. The exclusive small series of “Flowing Metallics” was created in ten elegant, distinguished colours as samples in a PP polymer and forms part of the current Colour Vision N°17. Ulf Trabert, Product Manager Branded Goods at Gabriel- Chemie is convinced: “This type of perfect surface can be cost-effectively achieved through mass colouration. We have adopted a unique position of quality in the metallisation sub- stitution sector with our formulas and the high-grade effect pigments from Schlenk.” The masterbatch can be used inmany polymers and has already been successfully tested in a wide range of manufacturing pro- cesses. It is also approved for contact with food. This alternative offers benefits in packaging processing for numerous plastics packagingmanufacturers, especially in the cosmetics industry, as additional logistical tasks and production steps can be omitted by doing away with the need for metallisation. All the benefits of plastic packaging are retained, including the higher breakage resistance compared to other materials. The masterbatch for all colours of the “Flowing Metallics” series can be used not only for cosmetics packaging but also for food packaging, household products and in the sports industry, and also turns lifestyle prod- ucts into exclusive eye-catchers. www.gabriel-chemie.com