Revolutionizing Micro-Part Manufacturing: PEAK’s Micro-Pellet Technology

The production of micro-sized plastic components often poses significant challenges for manufacturers. Dispersion concerns, processing difficulties, and equipment constraints can lead to inconsistent product quality and reduced yields. To address these issues, PEAK Performance Compounding (PEAK) has developed a groundbreaking micro-pellet technology that enables the production of high-quality, micro-sized products for various industries.

Micro-pellet technology enables efficient production of micro-sized products

Traditionally, manufacturers of micro-parts face difficulties with colour dispersion, additive dispersion, and product consistency due to the small size of the equipment and parts being produced. The use of standard pellets (approximately 3.0mm in size) can result in material feeding challenges and equipment clogs. PEAK’s proprietary compounding and post-blending process produces homogeneous sub-1.0mm micro-pellets, ensuring consistent feeding and dispersion.

“These micro-pellets enable automated injection moulding and continuous extrusion, free from clogs,” reports Todd Marchand, president of PEAK. “Customers have reported a substantial increase in production yields and a significant reduction in rejects due to these processing improvements.”

The benefits of micro-pellet technology are numerous. The smaller pellet size enhances the dispersion of pigments, radiopaque fillers, conductive additives, and lubricants, resulting in a more homogeneous blend. This leads to improved product quality, reduced rejection rates, and lower production costs.

Micro-pellets enable the production of high-quality thin-wall medical device tubing

PEAK has collaborated with injection moulders and extrusion processors to confirm the success of micro-pellets in various applications, including thin-wall medical device tubing and small moulded components for electrical, consumer, and industrial products. The company offers micro-pellet manufacturing for virgin resins and compounds, including custom formulations, and provides formulation development and colour-matching services for specialty projects.

As PEAK continues to innovate, the company is working towards offering spherical, underwater micro-pelletisation in the future. With its commitment to refining and expanding its capabilities, PEAK is poised to revolutionize the manufacturing of micro-sized products.

PEAK’s micro-pellet manufacturing enables efficient production of high-quality micro-sized products