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How SILIKE SILIMER PFAS-Free PPAs Solve Your Extrusion Problems & Help You Stay Ahead of Regulations
Are you facing common extrusion challenges like melt fracture, shark skin, or die build-up in your PE/PP film, pipe, fiber, or profile production lines? These issues are not only frustrating but can also slow down production, increase downtime, and degrade surface quality.
PFAS-free processing aids (also known as polymer processing aids or PPAs) are additives used in plastics manufacturing, particularly extrusion processes like film, pipe, fiber, and profile production. Traditional PPAs often rely on fluoropolymers (a subset of PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence and potential health/environmental risks). Due to tightening global regulations—such as the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) banning PFAS in food-contact packaging starting August 2026—many suppliers have developed effective PFAS-free alternatives. These alternatives help prevent issues like melt fracture (sharkskin effect), die build-up, and high friction during processing, while improving throughput, surface quality, and reducing downtime. They are increasingly adopted in polyolefins (e.g., PE, PP), recycled materials, and food-contact applications
In this article, we’ll explore how SILIKE SILIMER PFAS-Free PPAs can help you resolve these problems, boost productivity, and stay ahead of regulatory requirements.
Why Should You Act Now: The Pain Points You Can’t Ignore
Polymer Manufacturers across the globe face significant hurdles in extrusion processes. Here are the most common problems that affect your production lines:
• Melt Fracture: This occurs when the polymer flow rate is too high, causing the polymer to tear as it exits the die, resulting in rough surfaces that compromise quality.
• Shark Skin: A scaly surface that forms when the material moves too quickly through the die, leading to uneven flow and poor finish.
• Die Build-Up: Materials like PE and PP can stick to the die, resulting in build-up that disrupts the extrusion process, forcing frequent downtime for cleaning.
These issues increase operational costs and reduce production efficiency, leaving your business vulnerable to market competition. How can you fix these problems and stay ahead of upcoming regulations?
PFAS-Free Compliance is Just Around the Corner
Starting in August 2026, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will ban PFAS in food-contact packaging. This shift is forcing manufacturers to look for alternatives to harmful chemicals that can affect their production processes and safety standards.
Here’s where SILIKE’s SILIMER Series PFAS-Free Solutions comes in.
SILIKE’s SILIMER Series PFAS-Free PPAs provide a sustainable, high-performance solution that helps your extrusion production lines run smoother, faster, and more efficiently—all while keeping you fully compliant with food-contact packaging regulations.
How SILIKE PFAS-free PPA Processing Aids Solve Your Extrusion Problems
Switching to SILIKE SILIMER PFAS-Free Functional Additives offers a range of benefits that will streamline your production and address the key challenges your extrusion lines face:
√ Eliminate Melt Fracture & Shark Skin Our Non-PFAS Process Aids improve the flow behavior of the polymer, significantly reducing melt fracture and shark skin defects. This results in smoother surfaces and a cleaner, more professional finish.
√ Reduce Die Build-Up & Cleaning Downtime With improved die lubrication, our non pfas additives help prevent materials from sticking to the die. This reduces the frequency of die build-up, meaning less downtime for cleaning and a more efficient production process.
√ Increase Line Productivity SILIKE PFAS and fluorine-free alternative solutions enhance polymer flow, enhancing smoother operation and higher throughput. Less downtime and fewer interruptions lead to more efficient production and faster cycle times.
√ Meet PFAS-Free & Food-Contact Compliant SILIKE SILIMER PPAs help you meet global regulatory standards, including the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), and support that your production is safe for food-contact materials.
√ Support Your Sustainability Goals Switching to SILIKE PFAS-free PPAs aligns with your sustainability goals by reducing environmental impact and ensuring compliance with the latest regulations.
√ No Interference with Post-Extrusion Processes Unlike other additives, SILIKE 100% Pure PFAS-free PPA, fluorine-free PPA products, PFAS FREE, fluorine-free PPA masterbatches do not interfere with printing, laminating, or sealing, maintaining the high quality of your product without compromising downstream processes.
Manufacturers who have already switched to SILIKE SILIMER PFAS-Free PPAs have reported:
• Higher throughput: Faster production speeds without sacrificing quality.
• Fewer interruptions: Reduced die build-up means fewer cleaning cycles and more uptime.
• Safer production: Compliance with PFAS-free regulations for safer, food-contact material production.
These manufacturers are now enjoying higher efficiency, greater regulatory compliance, and increased profitability.
Ready to Solve Your Extrusion Problems? Here’s How to Get Started
Are you ready to eliminate extrusion challenges and embrace a sustainable, compliant, and high-performing solution?
Contact SILIKE now to learn how SILIMER PFAS-Free PPAs can optimize your extrusion lines. We can provide you with a case study and walk you through the exact benefits our solution brings to manufacturers just like you.
Don’t wait until August 2026! Take action now to future-proof your extrusion lines and ensure you stay ahead of the latest regulatory changes.
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Amazing service and quality products. Installation was on time and on budget. Our windows look awesome. Edan gave us his full attention from the first call and every step of the way after. Highly recommend.
Adam Rivers
New windows and door for basement and new metal/glass back door for main house - even through my indecisiveness and the covid-19 challenges Ayal and his installers were patient with me and I am very happy with the look and quality of the install.
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It was a pleasure dealing with Jack and all Delco's stuff.
The windows arrived on the date for which were promised.
The quality of the service, product and workmanship were excellent.
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I just had my front door replaced and cannot say enough good things about this company.
From start to finish their professionalism is outstanding, and the workmanship excellent.
Would highly recommend
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Delco supplies my windows and doors for renovations throughout the GTA. Edan and his staff are the best. Well priced quality products and personalized service. Highly recommended.
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We have 3 sliding doors and a double front door replaced. All work was done professionally but well qualified craftsman. Watching them work it was clear they new what they were doing and work is first class.
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We used Delco to replace our windows and patio door and door glass inserts. We are very happy with the quality of the windows and patio door and were very impressed with the installers as well who were very professional and clean. Thank you Nasho and George for your hard work and patience. Also, a big thank you to Ayal who always returned my calls and answered all my questions.
Sandra
Delco provided all the exterior doors for our new home build. Ayal was great and the company is very customer service oriented. The doors look beautiful, the hardware is high end and the install went very well. Overall we are very happy with the product and service.
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Both my wife and I could not have been happier with the product and service displayed by the owner and the installers. They had kept true to there word and the timelines. The process was catered to our schedule and was seamless.
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Had a great experience with Delco. They were professional and did a great job on time.
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Our experience with Delco Doors has been very good. We needed to replace out front door. Our old 6 feet Steel doors were removed and replaced with Delco 8 feet Fiberglass Doors. The installation went very smoothly, and the guys made sure that everything was fitting squarely and tight. They cleaned up after they were done and were very pleasant to work with. Would highly recommend them.
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A fantastic company to deal with from start to finish. They were professional, courteous and the project was completed in the timeframe agreed upon. Would highly recommend Delco.
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I would recommend Delco Windows and Doors without any hesitation. The quality of the products is very good, the installation exceeded my expectations and the responsiveness and punctuality is impressive.
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Recently ordered a custom window from Delco. We are extremely happy with the level of customer service - Elyse went out of her way to notify us when the window came in and came in to work on her day off so we could come pick up the window. If we need another window we will definitely come back to Delco!
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I would highly recommend this company, the final product was beyond my expectations, My new front door makes my house standout so happy thank you Delco Windows and doors. I will definitely use Delco Windows and doors again in the future thanks to Edan and the installers
Maria
Existing door replacement is a delicate project. I am very satisfied with job well done by Ayal Jack and his installer. Highly professional team, they know their business well, easy to deal with, very accommodating. He guided us step by step to select the best fit for our purpose.
Alfy
I would highly recommend this company. They were very easy to deal with, accommodating and professional. The final product was beyond my expectations.
The products completely transformed the front of my house and for sure increased its value and curb appeal. Thanks!
Mi
Happy experience from start to finish. Thank you to Edan for going out of his way to meet us late one evening and his helpful consultation in the showroom especially thank you to the extremely professional, clean and friendly crew of installers. Everything was as promised, the men arrived on time, their work was immaculate and complete, their craftsmanship beyond reproach.
