Key advantages of PCL when compared to conventional biopolymers, include:
- Enhanced elongation properties.
- Low processing temperatures.
- Excellent flexibility, with improved toughness.
Polycaprolactone (PCL)
Transforming sustainable polymer production
PCL offers exceptional biodegradability across multiple environments - from home composting to industrial facilities and marine. This versatile polyester stands out for its superior thermo-mechanical properties, making it an invaluable solution for today's environmental challenges.
Usually produced in pellet form, PCL seamlessly integrates into existing production infrastructure, enabling manufacturers to transition to sustainable materials without significant process modifications.
The material's unique combination of biodegradability and mechanical performance opens doors to diverse applications across marine, packaging, and industrial sectors.
CAPSUL™ Technology
Our innovative approach to PCL production combines technological excellence with commercial viability
Innovative Production Process
- Continuous production technology.
- Built on Sulzer's expertise in separation, mixing, and devolatilization.
- State-of-the-art integrated process design.
- Highly efficient polymerization process using Sulzer Mixing Reactors (SMRTM) systems.
- Precise reaction temperature control thanks to the equipment geometry and inserts allowing an efficient energy dissipation.
- Perfect melt mixing thanks to the unique geometry of the reactors.
- Low maintenance costs due to installation of mainly static equipment.
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