Discover how Kemamide® Antiblocking agents reduce friction, improve mold release, and enhance processing efficiency in plastics and elastomer applications.

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Antiblocking Agents for Elastomers

In elastomer processing, manufacturers face ongoing challenges such as high surface friction, blocking, poor mold release, and reduced processing efficiency. Additives play a critical role in overcoming these issues. Among the most effective are slip or antiblock agents, which improve surface lubricity and processability without compromising the mechanical or optical properties of the polymer. With their ability to reduce friction, blocking, and sticking, Kemamide® fatty amides improve both processing efficiency and end-product performance across a wide range of applications.

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Benefits of Kemamide® Antiblocking Agents for Elastomer Processing

 

• Reduced Friction & Blocking
  • Lower the coefficient of friction (COF) in extruded sheets and molded rubber parts, preventing surfaces from sticking together or to processing equipment
• Improved Mold Release
  • Ensure easier demolding of elastomer parts, reducing cycle times and scrap rates
• Enhanced Processing Efficiency
  • Lower energy demand and improve extrusion and molding throughput, especially in high-volume manufacturing
• Surface Quality & Appearance
  • Provide smooth surfaces with improved gloss or controlled matte finish, depending on application needs
• Versatility Across Polymers
  • Effective across various elastomers and rubber compounds from EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer), TPE (thermoplastic elastomers), nitrile rubber, chlorosulfonated rubber, and epichlorohydrin rubber

 

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Specific Applications

 

• Automotive
  • Seals, gaskets, hoses, vibration dampers, weatherstripping, and interior components
• Medical 
  • Tubing, seals, syringe plungers, and wearable device components
• Industrial
  • Conveyor belts, vibration isolators, and molded rubber parts
• Electrical 
  • Cable insulation, connectors, and flexible housings

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In today’s competitive elastomer markets, manufacturers need additives that balance processing efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness. Kemamide® fatty amides provide a domestically produced solution that aids in reducing friction, improving mold release, and ensuring smoother processing in elastomers and thermoplastics. If you are interested in learning which Kemamide® grade works for your application, click the link to talk to a technical expert or request data sheets today!