{"id":1231,"date":"2023-08-23T11:13:51","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T11:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chemicaladditives.com.mx\/?p=1231"},"modified":"2026-08-10T16:31:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T22:31:50","slug":"ventajas-de-usar-paquete-calcio-zinc-para-tuberia-de-pvc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chemicaladditives.com.mx\/en\/advantages-of-using-calcium-zinc-package-for-pvc-pipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Advantages of using a Calcium Zinc package for PVC pipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although PVC has been replaced by other plastics now considered commodities, it has remained resilient in industries such as construction, electrical, and hardware, among others. This is mainly due to its low cost, formulation versatility, and ongoing innovations to meet new international regulations. Among these new solutions is the Calcium Zinc One-Pack for PVC piping<\/strong>, which combines the thermal stabilizer and necessary lubricants into a single product for PVC pipe manufacturing.<\/p>\n

Previously, calcium zinc, as a dual-purpose compound acting as both a lubricant and a heat stabilizer, was a rather expensive option compared to the methyl tin heat stabilizer. Today, after the pandemic, coupled with the rising cost of tin metal due to the risk of shortages in Asian mines,\u00a0Calcium Zinc package for PVC pipe<\/strong>\u00a0It presents us with an interesting alternative for the future.
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\nIn\u00a0Chemical Additives of Mexico<\/strong>\u00a0We offer these\u00a0lubrication packages for pipes\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>PVC<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0At an excellent price and with technical support to ensure you can operate it for extended periods without machine downtime and minimize waste. It's important to note that the grades we offer are suitable for both pipe extrusion and injection molding of fittings.<\/p>\n

4 main advantages of using Calcium Zinc package for PVC pipe<\/h2>\n
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  1. The first advantage we would like to mention is that manufacturers are always looking for ways to simplify their mixing operations to avoid errors, waste, and rework. With the conventional method of formulation\u00a0PVC pipe<\/strong>, The manufacturer must add thermal stabilizer, external and internal lubricants, where any calculation problem results in significant costs for the production process. With the\u00a0Calcium Zinc package for PVC pipe<\/strong>, We reduced the number of ingredients to resin, fillers, pigment and the pigment itself, thus simplifying the mixing process.
    \nFor manufacturers with a closed, automated powder feeding system, this solution is perfectly suited because it eliminates the need for liquid products, such as tin thermal stabilizer, which can cause handling complications.<\/li>\n
  2. The second advantage is that the\u00a0paquete Calcio Zinc<\/strong> ha sido preferido en organizaciones como la PPI (Plastic Pipe Institute), por ser metales m\u00e1s nobles al consumidor y presentar muy bajo olor (en comparaci\u00f3n con el metil esta\u00f1o). De hecho, estos metales dentro de los estabilizantes t\u00e9rmicos van ganando cada vez m\u00e1s terreno, empezando con la industria m\u00e9dica y alimenticia, y acaparando mercados como el de juguetes, calzado y otros. Adem\u00e1s, el consumidor nos ha demostrado su inter\u00e9s por pl\u00e1sticos de bajo olor, pues lo contrario genera cierta desconfianza, aunque su clasificaci\u00f3n toxicol\u00f3gica var\u00eda seg\u00fan el grado y aplicaci\u00f3n. Lo anterior se ve representado por las tendencias, donde la demanda del\u00a0Calcium Zinc as an additive for PVC<\/strong>, has been steadily increasing in recent years.<\/li>\n
  3. As mentioned earlier, the third advantage of\u00a0Calcium Zinc pipe fitting kit<\/strong>, That's the cost, because after the pandemic many\u00a0PVC additives<\/strong>\u00a0They became quite expensive, prompting PVC pipe manufacturers to explore more viable alternatives. This, combined with new advances in calcium zinc alloys, has made it possible to manufacture white pipes with a good finish and mechanical properties that meet the standard requirements.\u00a0Calcium Zinc package for PVC pipe<\/strong>\u00a0It allows passing tests for fusion, chemical attack, impact resistance, finish, etc.<\/li>\n
  4. Finally, for inventory and supply purposes, it is better to manage a smaller number of ingredients, as the absence of any one component can halt production. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the fragility of the supply chain, so having a simplified raw material plan offers financial advantages and reduces the risk of shortages. Consolidating lubricants and thermal stabilizers into a single product also reduces logistics costs, allowing larger quantities of a single SKU to be purchased without the concern of excess inventory (reducing the bill of materials).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How does the Calcium Zinc package for PVC pipe work?<\/h2>\n

    Estos paquetes generalmente proveen menor tiempo de estabilidad t\u00e9rmica en comparaci\u00f3n con otros estabilizadores como el metil esta\u00f1o o el bario zinc. El fen\u00f3meno se explica por la formaci\u00f3n de ZnCl\u2082: el estearato de zinc reacciona r\u00e1pidamente con el HCl liberado durante el procesamiento; sin embargo, el ZnCl\u2082 resultante es un \u00e1cido de Lewis que act\u00faa como catalizador acelerando la propia deshidrocloraci\u00f3n del PVC \u2014 fen\u00f3meno conocido como ‘zinc burn’ o quemado por zinc. Por esta raz\u00f3n las formulaciones CaZn integran coestabilizadores como hidrotalcita, \u03b2-dicetonas o fosfitos, mientras que el estearato de calcio provee la estabilidad t\u00e9rmica de largo plazo regenerando al zinc por intercambio de ligandos. Es por ello por lo que, reduciendo el efecto cortante de la fricci\u00f3n, podemos reducir la temperatura de masa que est\u00e1 siendo plastificada dentro de nuestros equipos y retardar as\u00ed degradaci\u00f3n por calor.<\/p>\n

    Es importante resaltar que el paquete calcio zinc consiste en una mezcla de estearatos met\u00e1licos (Ca y Zn), ceras sint\u00e9ticas, hidrotalcita como captador de HCl, \u03b2-dicetonas para el color inicial, fosfitos como coestabilizador y, en algunos casos, cargas como carbonato de calcio. Su funci\u00f3n central es proveer estabilidad t\u00e9rmica libre de metales pesados a la vez que balancea la lubricaci\u00f3n durante el procesamiento.\u00a0Podemos decir que es un material hasta cierto punto, traje a la medida, para que la mezcla soporte condiciones extremas de fricci\u00f3n (como lo es con una extrusora doble husillo) a altas temperaturas.<\/p>\n

    Another important point is that, although this Calcium Zinc One-Pack for PVC piping<\/strong> was designed for this specific product, its application can actually be extended to rigid PVC<\/strong> in general. Of course, the peculiarities of each formulation should be reviewed, as there is no guarantee that all ingredients required for every application are included in this pack.<\/p>\n

    What are some disadvantages?<\/h2>\n

    One disadvantage is that these packs\u2014although now standardized so that a single product can work for multiple clients\u2014depend heavily on the equipment specifications, the pipe schedule being manufactured, and the final application, which requires adjusting the lubrication capacity. To clarify, the level of lubrication needed for a sanitary pipe is not the same as for a higher-schedule hydraulic pipe. For this reason, it may happen that with Calcium Zinc One-Packs for PVC piping<\/strong>, the manufacturer needs to compensate by adding other lubricants, such as those offered by Chemical Additives Mexico, to produce a smooth, white, and glossy pipe.<\/p>\n

    It should also be noted that the main disadvantage of a Calcium Zinc One-Pack for PVC piping<\/strong> is that the formulator loses the ability to adjust the formulation, as everything is already concentrated in a single product with an unknown exact composition. Additionally, over time and with equipment wear, the pack usually requires an update or screw maintenance to ensure that the product continues to perform correctly, as it did initially.<\/p>\n

    However, if you are looking to avoid formulating or lack the mixing equipment for this task, in\u00a0Chemical Compounds offers PVC compounds<\/strong><\/a>. These compounds are tailored to your needs and machine specifications to deliver a top-quality product. Don't hesitate to contact one of our expert technicians.<\/p>\n

    Los paquetes CaZn de alto desempe\u00f1o para tuber\u00eda, como los que distribuye Chemical Additives, cumplen con normas de contacto con agua potable como NSF 14 y con est\u00e1ndares industriales como PPI TR-4 y NMX-E-145. Esto los habilita para tuber\u00eda de conducci\u00f3n de agua, drenaje sanitario, ventilaci\u00f3n y aplicaciones donde la migraci\u00f3n de aditivos al fluido no debe comprometer la salud del consumidor.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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