Technical troubleshooting
Diagnosing formulation and processing problems that may be linked to the filler.
Overview
Surface defects, unexpected gloss, viscosity drift or dispersion problems can have several causes. The filler is one possible cause and is rarely the only one.
We work through the problem with your team in a set order and check each likely cause before drawing a conclusion.
What we look at
- Surface and appearance defects
- Roughness, specks, craters or uneven gloss in the finished film.
- Processing issues
- Changes in viscosity, flow, extrusion behavior or dispersion during production.
- Batch variation
- Differences between production batches that need to be traced to their source.
How we approach it
The work follows a fixed sequence, agreed with your team at the start.
Describe the problem
What is observed, since when, in which products and under which conditions.
Collect samples and data
Samples of the affected product, the filler batches involved and the relevant process information.
Analyze the filler
The filler is checked against its specification, with particle size and appearance first.
Test the likely causes
Each hypothesis is tested in the formulation, one variable at a time.
Recommend and confirm
A corrective action is proposed and confirmed with your team in the application.
Relevant applications
Powder Coatings
Filler selection and particle size for flow, surface appearance, gloss and cost.
Industrial Paints
Mineral fillers for the application and film requirements of industrial paints.
Decorative Paints
Fillers that support opacity, finish and application properties in architectural paints.
Protective Coatings
Mineral selection for barrier and durability considerations in protective systems.
Plastics & Polymers
Mineral fillers for plastics and polymer compounds, where particle size and surface compatibility affect processing and properties.
Related products
BaSO₄
Micronized Barium Sulfate
A dense, chemically inert white filler with low oil absorption, used mainly in coatings.
Micronized gradesCaCO₃
Micronized Calcium Carbonate
A widely used filler for paints, coatings and polymers. Particle size and distribution affect gloss, rheology and cost.
Micronized gradesKaolin
A platy aluminosilicate mineral used in some coating and polymer formulations for its effect on rheology, matting and film properties.
Natural minerals
All technical services
Powder coating formulation development
Help with developing and adjusting powder coating formulations, starting from the filler.
Mineral filler optimization
Choosing and adjusting filler properties, mainly particle size, for a given application.
Formulation cost optimization
Reviewing filler type and loading to lower formulation cost while keeping the required properties.
Technical troubleshooting
Diagnosing formulation and processing problems that may be linked to the filler.
Product development
Developing new mineral grades with customers when no existing grade meets the requirement.
Application testing & technical support
Testing fillers in formulations and supporting your team during qualification and production.
Customized mineral solutions
Mineral grades and compounds made to a customer’s own material specification.
Discuss Technical troubleshooting with our technical team
Tell us about your application, formulation and targets. We will come back to you with the next steps.