What is Compounding?

Compounding is a melt blending process where a thermoplastic resin is combined with additives and reinforcements such as anti-oxidants, UV stabilizers, impact modifiers, colorants, flame retardants, glass fibers or minerals. Compounding changes many of the physical, mechanical, electrical or other properties of the thermoplastic material, which is now called a compound or a thermoplastic composite.

THE PROCESS