Functional Additives

Concentration Guidelines of using Polymeric Microspheres

Posted by Mark Elve on Mar 27, 2023 9:26:29 AM

Dualite Microspheres are a versatile material that can be used in various formulations to enhance performance and modify material characteristics.…

Read More

Topics: Thermoplastic, Unexpanded Microspheres, Microsphere Costs

Pumping vs Dumping Microspheres: What's Best for You

Posted by Peter Manning on Aug 31, 2022 1:00:00 AM

Dualite Polymeric Microspheres are ultra-lightweight fillers used in a variety of applications, most notably construction products, composites, coatings,…

Read More

Topics: Expanded Microspheres, Unexpanded Microspheres, coated microspheres

The Next Evolution of Construction Materials with Microspheres

Posted by Mark Elve on Jun 17, 2022 1:53:11 PM

The construction industry is constantly advancing the development of materials to make them lighter, affordable, durable, resistant, and greener.

The…

Read More

Topics: Expanded Microspheres, Unexpanded Microspheres, construction

When to Use Expanded Microspheres Versus Unexpanded Microspheres

Posted by Mark Elve on Feb 23, 2022 12:22:17 PM

Thermoplastic microspheres can be used in a wide variety of applications, but how do know when to choose an expanded versus unexpanded microsphere?

Read More

Topics: Polymeric Microspheres, Expanded Microspheres, Unexpanded Microspheres

When to Use Unexpanded Instead of Expanded Microspheres

Posted by Mark Elve on Oct 5, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Thermoplastic microspheres can be used in a wide variety of applications, but how do you know when to choose unexpanded microspheres rather than expanded…

Read More

Topics: Dualite, Polymeric Microspheres, Unexpanded Microspheres

Improve structure & properties with Polymeric Microspheres

Posted by Mark Elve on Aug 26, 2020 2:57:37 PM

Polymeric Microspheres provide unique physical characteristics and properties in a variety of products. The following is a list of a applications and the…

Read More

Topics: Micrsopheres, Dualite, Polymeric Microspheres, Expanded Microspheres, Unexpanded Microspheres

Microspheres: How to Evaluate New Applications

Posted by Mark Elve on Apr 6, 2020 10:48:00 AM

In order to evaluate the suitability of microspheres in general or specific grades for a new application, the thermal, physical, and chemical…

Read More

Topics: Micrsopheres, Dualite, Expanded Microspheres, Unexpanded Microspheres

Dualite® Microspheres: What are they and how to use them?

Posted by Mark Elve on Mar 18, 2020 3:00:00 PM

Dualite microspheres are hollow polymeric microspheres containing  a hydrocarbon core such as isobutane and isopentane. 

We supply 2 types of microspheres:

Read More

Topics: Dualite, Polymeric Microspheres, Expanded Microspheres, Unexpanded Microspheres

The Use and Incorporation of Polymeric Microspheres

Posted by Mark Elve on Nov 19, 2019 10:14:19 AM

The Use of Microspheres

The primary benefits of using microspheres are weight reduction and cost reduction. The cost reduction is based on the microsphere…

Read More

Topics: Dualite, Polymeric Microspheres, Expanded Microspheres, Unexpanded Microspheres, Master Batch

How to Reduce the Cost of your Adhesive 20% or More Using Microspheres

Posted by Mark Elve on Dec 19, 2017 11:17:00 AM

The market for adhesives is very competitive. It is difficult to reduce the density/cost of your adhesive without affecting the quality and performance of…

Read More

Topics: Micrsopheres, Dualite, Expanded Microspheres, Unexpanded Microspheres, Microsphere Costs