Plastic & Rubber

Carmeuse offers a variety of lime and limestone products, including ground calcium carbonate (GCC), high calcium quicklime, high calcium hydrated lime and CALSAFE® lime slurry for use in the manufacturing of plastics and rubber. We also provide advanced lime handling equipment, slakers, and service solutions.

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The Importance of Lime and Limestone in Plastic and Rubber Manufacturing

Limestone-based products have been used for decades in the production of rubber and plastics, including PVC. Limestone, chemically known as calcium carbonate, is a stable and reliable filler agent, that has some additional advantages, including densifying the final product and making it less fragile.

Lime products, including calcium oxide and calcium hydroxide, are often used for other purposes in the manufacturing process. Calcium oxide, or quicklime, can be used as a drying agent, and in rubber applications, hydrated lime is used as an accelerant.

Lime Slaking Systems Upgrades

Over time, equipment at plastics and rubber manufacturing facilities may need updated or replaced due to normal wear and tear or for the integration of new technologies. Carmeuse supplies advanced equipment solutions for lime storage, handling, and slaking through Carmeuse Systems.

Our expert engineers can design the right solution to keep your production processes for plastics and rubber running smoothly, from new lime handling systems and slakers, to retrofits and upgrades for your existing equipment. For additional information related to our lime handling expertise, visit the website.

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