The sustainable re-invention of plastics
IN THREE STEPS.
Being aware of what we use and consume is no passing trend. Integrating sustainability in plastics begins by questioning the entire process: From consulting and chemistry to engineering and service. Rethinking the status quo is essential for change. But how can we optimize complex processes?
Our focus is the entire value chain of plastic design and processing by forming a three-phase system:
First Phase: Converse – Determining your needs
Second Phase: Co-create – Customizing your product
Third phase: Complete – Ensuring performance
You can call it efficient, sustainable and profitable. We call it HiFormer®. Try it and bring your plastics to life.
First Phase: Converse
What can we do for you?
Welcome to HiFormer. Market dynamics and complex product designs require flexible and efficient masterbatch solutions. To get your mix just right, our team will converse with yours to identify your needs, define objectives and highlight potential limitations. This step shows how HiFormer supports you to achieve your goals in plastics. So let’s start our chat and find out which technologies are suitable for your product.
What’s your product?
Make your selection by using the arrows.
CURRENT SELECTION:
Handheld Detergent Bottle
Second Phase: Co-Create
LET’S GET PRODUCTIVE.
We now enter the »Co-Create« phase, where it is all about the perfect synergy of our Liquid Vehicle Technologies, dosing and handling systems, as well as global services. The fine-tuning of these essential elements will influence and shape your future product and the efficiency of your manufacturing process. Let’s start with the color.
WHICH COLOR WOULD YOU LIKE
YOUR PRODUCT TO HAVE?
Use the wheel to color your product.
CURRENT SELECTION:
Handheld Detergent Bottle
NOW DISCOVER OUR LIQUID VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY
Liquid Masterbatches have not always been easy to handle. Our new technology is designed for particular polymers, application processes and product properties. With this improved and customized technology in your hands, you can expect excellent distribution, low usage rates, and high productivity in your molding process.
Raymond Sloan,
Director Liquid Colorants, Clariant Chicago
»All kinds of colors in plastics use the same granular type of pigments and additives. With liquid, the difference is in the carrier system. That’s the science behind the product.«
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With faster color changes, less waste and less energy consumption, our Liquid Vehicle Technology allows us to enhance your manufacturing process in many ways.
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By incorporating functional additives, productivity is increased and cycle times are reduced.
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The product rapidly cleans and purges the molding system. This lessens downtime and reduces waste.
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We optimize pigment particle size distribution to ensure perfect dispersion and concentration in your product.
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The dosing and handling system is a computer-controlled pump that is customized to your needs. At the same time, it is an integrated element of the entire supply and process chain – e.g. for orders, materials management, manufacturing, quality control and distribution.
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Color, combined with liquid material and additives, can be directly fed into various machinery such as injection molding systems, extrusion applications and others.
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The easy to use dosing and handling system enables you to change color 50% faster than with solid masterbatches.
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With just minimal training and practice, you can easily change colors in the blink of an eye.
THE MIX ADDS UP
To create the perfect product to meet your needs, we have various binders, additives and agents at our disposal to add directly to your product mix.
THE MIX ADDS UP
To create the perfect product to meet your needs, we have various binders, additives and agents at our disposal to add directly to your product mix.
LOOK!
We’ve made you a sample.
Blue Flash 99
True story, we get things done in a jiff. Once the Liquid Vehicle Technology and dosing equipment have been defined and the color has been approved, we will produce your first sample as a chip or bottle. We will then deliver a feasibility and cost evaluation as we approach your finalized production process.
Third Phase: Complete
WE REMAIN ACTIVELY INVOLVED
Our global team now springs into action, making sure your HiFormer process performs smoothly at your factory, ensuring your product enters the market successfully and guaranteeing that HiFormer delivers long-term profitability. Our flexible system adapts to a variety of environments.
»We don’t walk out, we don’t create something and leave. We are always there.«
Fred Laverdure,
HiFormer Business Development Manager, Clariant Chicago
The Benefits
Let’s sum up what hiformer does for you
And done. But wait!
Need another color immediately?
Liquid technology enables convenient and fast color changes up to 50% faster than with pellets. First, our Liquid Vehicle Technology acts as a cleansing agent. And second, our dosing and handling system makes dosing much easier and more accurate, thus reducing scrap rate and down time. Use the wheel to modify your color choice in no time.
PRIOR SELECTION:
Purple
NEW SELECTION:
Sky Blue
Here we go!
Visions in plastic become reality.
Technology and service, optimally applied. Now, if you require further adjustments we take action to fine-tune your process until it is as smart as needed.
If you like what you see
DISCOVER OUR FULL PORTFOLIO
Bottles and toys hardly scratch the surface of what we can do. Just tell us what you need and we are ready to let any future product become a reality. From caps and closures, packaging for cosmetics and food, to household and electrical appliances, DVD boxes, toys and more.
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Soft Touch. HiFormer’s Liquid Vehicle Technology facilitates striking surface results in the extrusion blow molding process – providing for instance a soft and rubbery feel.
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Transparency and Translucency. For consistent transparency and translucency, discover HiFormer as your new expert partner.
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Pearl. The range of effects possible broadens with added pigments and additives. The natural pearl effect is achieved with a pigment that’s coated with titanium dioxide or iron oxide and reflects light at various angles.
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Interferential. The incorporation of pigments enables impressive interferentials by changing the material’s structure. Depending on the viewing angle, the color impression shifts – magically!
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High Glossy. An exclusive polished shine and a high-quality premium feel, easily added to your product or application with HiFormer.
