Plastic & Polymer Industry

Plastic and polymer manufacturing
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Mineral Fillers for Polymer Compounding

QTM mineral fillers play a critical role in polymer compounding — improving mechanical properties, processing behavior, and cost efficiency.

Our functional mineral grades are engineered to deliver precise particle size distribution, controlled surface chemistry, and consistent performance across a broad range of polymer compound applications.

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Application Areas

Plastic Industry

  • Automotive Plastic Components
  • Cable Compounds
  • Engineering Plastics
  • Injection Molding Compounds
  • Masterbatch
  • Packaging Films
  • Pipe & Fittings
  • Polymer Compounds
  • Polyolefin Compounds
  • PVC
  • Rigid & Flexible PVC
  • Wire & Cable Insulation

Featured Product

QTM PolyShield™
Premium Kaolin for Plastic & Polymer Industry
Technical Data Sheet Engineered Kaolin

QTM PolyShield™ is an engineered kaolin filler that improves stiffness, dimensional stability, surface finish, and processing performance in thermoplastics and thermosets.

Chemical Composition (Typical)
ParameterTypical Value
SiO₂46–48 %
Al₂O₃37–39 %
Fe₂O₃≤0.40 %
TiO₂≤0.50 %
Physical Properties (Typical)
PropertyTypical Value
Brightness88–90 %
Moisture<0.5 %
D502–3 µm
Oil Absorption32–40 g/100 g
Product Advantages
Improved rigidity Excellent dimensional stability Better surface finish Reduced shrinkage Enhanced processing Excellent dispersion
Recommended Applications
PVC Masterbatch Engineering Plastics Polymer Compounds Cable Compounds
* Data provided are representative values.

Grade Selection

Five calibrated grades — from PVC pipes to specialty polymer compounds.

Kaolin Grade Portfolio — Plastic & Polymer Industry
5 grades from PVC pipes to specialty polymers
Industry Grade Sheet
Product Grade Brightness (%) D50 (µm) Moisture (%) Application
QTM-PL 100
86%
5.0 <1.0 PVC Pipes
QTM-PL 200
88%
4.0 <0.8 Injection Moulding
QTM-PL 300
89%
3.0 <0.8 Masterbatch
QTM-PL 400
90%
2.5 <0.5 Engineering Plastics
QTM-PL 500
91–92%
2.0 <0.5 Specialty Polymer Compounds
Key Benefits Dimensional Stability Improved Rigidity Better Surface Finish Reduced Shrinkage
* Typical values are provided for guidance only. Customized grades can be developed to meet specific customer process and product requirements.

Mineral Benefits

Improved Stiffness

Mineral reinforcement enhances tensile strength, flexural modulus, and dimensional stability in polymer compounds.

Better Process Flow

Optimized particle morphology and surface treatment ensure smooth processing, reduced wear, and consistent extrusion output.

Cost Reduction

Partial replacement of higher-cost polymers and synthetic fillers without compromising end-product performance specifications.

Thermal Stability

Engineered mineral grades provide elevated thermal resistance, essential for high-performance engineering and cable compound applications.

Our Various Applications

Find the Right Mineral Grade for Your Polymer Compound

Our technical specialists can recommend the optimal mineral filler specification for your polymer compounding requirement.

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