With immediate effect, KRAHN CHEMIE will distribute MinTronTM glass spheres used as functional fillers in plastic and rubber applications.
The micro spheres product range, which currently comprises MinTronTM with 8 – 14 µm and MinTronTM7 with 5 – 9 µm, may be used in replacement of classical glass beads, or traditional fillers like chalk and talcum, to improve the mechanical properties. The solid alumino-silicate spheres are suitable for extrusion, injection moulding and compounding.
RockTron recently announced at the international “Minerals in Compounding” conference that the company is cooperating with the Ford Motor Company as well as OEM’s to develop new compounds incorporating RockTron’s functional fillers to produce a range of hybrid compounds for interior, exterior and under bonnet applications. In PP and PA compounds MinTronTM glass spheres show decisive advantages compared to the classical fillers such as high scratch and abrasion resistance and because of their low carbon footprint.
To complete their range of products, RockTron are working on the introduction of MagTronTM, paramagnetic spheres for numerous applications in the plastics, rubber and adhesives industries as well as for insulation and sound absorption. Furthermore, hollow glass spheres for weight reduction and thermal insulation are expected to complete the portfolio soon.
“The distribution agreement with RockTron fits perfectly in KRAHN CHEMIE`s strategy as the functional fillers of RockTron combine both – advantage technology and ecological sustainability”, comments Mark Podgorsky, Segment Manager Plastics at KRAHN CHEMIE.
About RockTron International
RockTron International, based in UK, is a world leader in innovative recycling technology whose mission is to transform fresh and stockpiled fly ash from coal-fired power stations into a sustainable, alternative source of valuable, environmentally-coherent minerals for industrial use.
