Effect masterbatch for ski bindings

The sports segment is constantly seeing fresh trends with new applications, new functions and new designs, in which the color concept very often plays a significant role. As a plastics specialist, designers are constantly challenging us in this respect and presenting us with exciting new demands in terms of structural design and color. A recent example for ski bindings demonstrates how ROWA Masterbatch competently addresses such demanding assignments.

The material properties and the functional component properties are closely linked when a plastic part is to be configured according to the design specifications using masterbatch coloration: In such cases, a color masterbatch interacts with its formulation components as an additional component in a natural-colored high-performance compound. Failure to take account of the possible effects of this interaction can lead to significant losses in the mechanical properties of the plastic used.

 Long fiber thermoplastics, so-called LFTs, are particularly important in this context. As a specialist for customized high-performance materials, the LEHVOSS Group offers natural-colored LUVOCOM LFT and making colored components possible is precisely where ROWA Masterbatch comes into the picture: The color development, its evaluation and the testing of the component properties were implemented in close cooperation with the LEHVOSS Group and the end customer. A crucial point in the masterbatch development was to maintain the superior properties of an LFT. This requires special expertise and care in the selection of carrier materials, colorants and other components.

 ROWA Masterbatch and LEHVOSS Group are working closely together in this area and have developed an effective system for the customer, in which the testing of the material properties is incorporated after the color setting in order to be able to provide the highest possible application reliability.

The cooperation between the two companies for MARKER Deutschland GmbH clearly demonstrates how well the interaction between ROWA Masterbatch and LEHVOSS Group can work in the development of a polymer-specific, individual color masterbatch: The globally renowned ski binding manufacturer MARKER is considered the inventor of the modern ski binding and is a leader in the fields of alpine and touring bindings. MARKER sets high quality standards and places correspondingly high demands on its components, both in terms of their purely technical functionality and in terms of their aesthetic appeal, as this plays a key role in the decision to purchase.

These requirements also applied to the components of a new touring binding: A masterbatch was to be developed for MARKER that would create an effect reminiscent of snow glitter when it was exposed to sunlight – an intriguing task for the colorists at ROWA Masterbatch as well as for the LUVOCOM LFT product developers.

 ROWA Masterbatch has used its comprehensive understanding of materials for the LUVOCOM LFT, in this case a high-impact PA66-LGF, to design a product that has virtually no effect on mechanical properties. Of paramount importance for this application are impact strength and low-temperature impact strength.

Technical functionality and a dramatic appearance – as a result of the expertise in the properties of color masterbatches for use in long-fiber materials, ROWA Masterbatch and the LEHVOSS Group have succeeded in meeting MARKER`s requirements in the most effective way possible. At the same time, this result is just one example of the many possible uses of polymer-specific masterbatches in sports and outdoor applications that are capable of meeting the most sophisticated specifications.

Über die ROWA GROUP Holding GmbH

About LEHVOSS Group
The LEHVOSS Group develops, produces and sells special chemical and mineral products worldwide. Founded in 1894 as a trading house in Hamburg, the LEHVOSS Group has built up an international reputation in its 125-year success story and operates production sites in Europe, the USA and Asia. www.lehvoss.de

From the initial idea to the finished product, the Customized Polymer Materials business unit has been setting outstanding records in the industry since 1983. The specialty of the agile unit is the development of specialized materials that show performances well above the usual market standards. The interdisciplinary development team uses a wide range of polymers, reinforcing materials and additives, the latest laboratory and application technology and a huge pool of experience, intuition and passion for the perfect solution. www.luvocom.de

About Marker
As a brand, Marker has stood for innovation and safety in skiing for over six decades. In 1952, Hannes Marker launched the world’s first ski binding with a safety release. In the 1970s, the M series revolutionised the binding market with an automatic heel release. With the DUKE PT and the continuous development of the Royal Family, Marker has been setting new standards in the freeride and freestyle segment since 2007. Since launching Protective Snow Equipment in the 12/13 season, the company, which is based in Penzberg in Bavaria, has also been innovating in the fields of helmets, goggles and protectors.

About ROWA Masterbatch
The ROWA GmbH was established in 1958 and is a partner in the ROWA GROUP of companies. The brand ROWA stands for technical competence, modern product design and customer oriented service the world over. Tailored customer solutions are part of the ROWA tradition and are a matter of course! The development of new products, the search for alternative raw materials and the constant and sustained optimization of our processes, coupled with modern technology, motivated employees and economical environment protection enjoy the highest priority in our company. In 2010 the ROWA GmbH has been renamed into the ROWA GROUP Holding GmbH and the departments Lack and Masterbatch were newly formed as ROWA Lack GmbH and ROWA Masterbatch GmbH specialist division: Color and additive masterbatches.

Firmenkontakt und Herausgeber der Meldung:

ROWA GROUP Holding GmbH
Siemensstraße 1-9
25421 Pinneberg
Telefon: +49 (4101) 70606
Telefax: +49 (4101) 706203
http://www.rowa-group.com

Ansprechpartner:
Gisela Birnbaum
Telefon: +49 4101 706-01
E-Mail: info@rowa-masterbatch.de
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