Custom Compounding

UPG offers full service material development and custom compounding services.  With both twin screw and planetary compounding capabilities, UPG has the technology to develop materials for your demanding application.  UPG compounders have the following capabilities:
  • Underwater Pelletization
  • Air Cooled Pelletization
  • Controlled Top and Side Feeders
  • Ram Feeders
  • Clean Room Compounding
  • Capacity:  20-5000 pounds per hour
  • Wide range of materials
  • Elastomeric Compounds

UPG specializes in compounding custom materials for the medical and food handling markets.  UPG's custom-formulated medical grade thermoplastic compounds provide the unique solutions for some of the world’s leading biomedical devices.  UPG's highly trained technicians formulate, manufacture, and test critical polymer compounds in a clean room environment.  Common compound technologies include antimicrobials, colorants, UV stabilizers, anti-oxidants, impact modifiers, lubricants, and radiopacifiers.

UPG is familiar with FDA USP Class VI materials as well as ISO 10993 testing and has the experience to guide you through material selection for your demanding application.  Additionally, UPG has a full service plastics quality lab and can characterize and certify your materials.  UPG’s in-house chemists and engineers have the experience and technology to develop custom materials for you demanding applications. 

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Compound Additives

  • Pigments
  • Dyes
  • Fillers
  • Antimicrobials
  • UV Stabilizers
  • Anti-oxidants
  • Flame Retardants
  • Impact Modifiers
  • Coupling Agents
  • Reinforcements
  • Lubricants
  • Anti-static Agents
  • Nano-composites
  • Radiopacificers
    • Barium Sulfate
    • Tungsten
    • Bismuth Salts
    • Gold