Processing Trends of Metallocene Linear Low Density Polyethylenes and Their Influence on Single Screw Design, 1999 Polymers, Laminations & Coatings Conference Proceedings
K. R. Slusarz
C. A. Ronaghan
J. P. Christiano
Davis-Standard Corporation, Technical Center
Pawcatuck, Connecticut USA 06379
New families of polyolefin resins using single site catalysis technology, are being produced to enhance resin properties. The changes to the molecular architecture of these resins effect the rheological, thermal, frictional, and elastic properties; all of which play a significant role in screw design. This paper will investigate several polyolefin plastomers and compare them to a conventional linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) to determine their impact on screw design.