https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-06/LFT Brackets Application Bulletin.pdf
Complēt™ long glass, long carbon, and hybrid fiber solutions available in a wide array of engineering polymer matrices, including PA66, PA6, ETPU, PPA, PPS, PES, PEI, PK, and PEEK • OnForce™ long glass fiber reinforced polypropylenes • Full suite of design and engineering services that include structural design and fiber orientation consultations and modeling, CAE analysis, prototyping, and more STRENGTH-TO-WEIGHT RATIO OF LFT VS METALS m eg ap as ca l gram /cubic centim eter 250 200 150 100 50 0 9.00 8.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 Zam ak 3 Stainless Steel 304 Titanium #2 plēt LCF40-PP plēt LGF60-TPU OnForce LGF50-PP Alum inum A380 M agnesium AZ91D plēt LCF50-PA66 plēt LGF60-PA66 plēt LCF50-TPU Specific Strength Density Metal Long Glass Fiber Long Carbon Fiber 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpe-injection-molding-guide.pdf
Polypropylene (PP) carriers are recommended for the harder SEBS formulations PP carrier is not recommended for softer grades, as the compound hardness will be affected. FLOW MARKS Back fills Shadowing Folds Filling from thin to thick sections.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-black-colorants-polyone-support-circular-economy-turn-former-waste-recyclable-packaging
Detection and sorting of carbon black-filled plastic waste in material recovery facilities is a vexing issue for the packaging and recycling industries, because the equipment relies on the reflectance of near infrared (NIR) wavelengths. Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/maxxam-rec-recycled-polyolefin-formulations
They can be filled and reinforced to satisfy required performance characteristics and can be blended with glass, minerals, impact modifiers, colorants and stabilizer systems.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH 5161 - OFC Blowing Application in Railways - Application Snapshot.pdf
OFC TECHNOLOGY LEADER M I C R O B U N D L E S I N B L O W I N G A P P L I C A T I O N F O R R A I L W A Y S • Strippable with fingers for easy installation/access to fibers • High speed processing at a low wall thickness • Low shrinkage • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • Meet XP C93-850-1-1 standard • Re-designed cable to provide advantageous functional and economical value • Improved flexibility compared to PBT and PP tubes, allowing longer blowing distances on paths with angles of 90° • Increased processing speed and improved ease of installation • Provided better cable lifetime value compared to alternative solutions ECCOH™ 6151 UV SEPAP Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Cesa_ Stat Antistatic Additives for Automotive - Application Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATION BULLETIN PRODUCT NAME SUITABLE FOR APPLICATION LDR Cesa™ Stat OCA0025695 PP Permanent reduction of dust attraction in interior From 5% Cesa™ Stat OCA0025609 PC/ABS, PA6, PC/ASA Permanent reduction of dust attraction in interior From 8% Cesa™ Stat OCA0025603 LDPE, TPE Permanent reduction of dust attraction in interior From 7% The graph shows the measurement of the charge decay time at 23°C/50% r.H. on 80x80x2mm IM plaques. Even after wash- ing the surface with detergent and water with 5 repetitions, the antistatic effect remains unchanged. 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 0 20 40 60 80 100 Vo lta ge (V ) Time (s) PP talc filled 5% Cesa Stat OCA0025695 5% Cesa Stat OCA0025695 wash end www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Maxxam FR Polyolefin Formulations - Product Overview.pdf
Custom products can be formulated with recycled PP and PE. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • UL 94 V-2, V-0, 5VA ratings and elevated RTI ratings • GWFI (IEC 60695-11-10) up to 960°C • Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) PLC 0, 600V ratings • Injection molding and extrusion grades • Non-halogen grades available • Low dielectric performance with selected formulations • Good recyclability • Colorable MARKETS & APPLICATIONS Applications that require flame retardant performance including: • Transportation: Interior components, seat components, door panels, aircraft interiors, railway interiors, boat interiors • Construction & Building Materials: Cable insulation, pipes and fittings, insulation materials • Consumer – Appliance casings, housings, covers, fume hoods, battery packages, furniture • Industrial Equipment: Machine housings • Energy, Electrical & Electronic, E-Mobility: Battery frames, electrical housings, connectors • Telecommunication: Cable management • Packaging: Transportation of sensitive goods • Healthcare: Medical device housings and components PRODUCT BULLETIN MAXXAM FR FLAME RETARDANT POLYOLEFIN FORMULATIONS Non-halogenated Halogenated PP Homopolymer Copolymer Homopolymer Copolymer Unit Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral Characteristic Talcum Talcum Talcum Talcum Reinforcement Mass-% 0 5–30 5–30 0 20–30 5-20 0 5–30 5–20 0 5–30 5–20 Colorable – ++ ++ + ++ ++ + + + + + + + Density g/cm3 0,9–1,08 1,28–1,37 0,98–1,55 0,92–1,06 1,25–1,35 0,95–1,28 0,94–1,04 1,3–1,55 1,01–1,42 0,96–1,01 0,94–1,58 0,95–1,46 Tensile Strength MPa 25–30 30–70 25–35 16–22 40–65 15–25 25-–35 30–70 25–35 20–24 20–55 -25 E-Modulus (Tensile) MPa 1600–2500 2500–8200 2500–4000 800–1200 2000–8000 1600–3000 1300–2000 3000–8900 1900–3500 1000–1400 1200–7500 1500–3000 Izod Impact 23°C notched % 2,0–4,5 3,5–7,5 2,5–4,5 5–40 2,5–18 2,5–6 2,5–4,5 3,5–6,0 3,0–7,0 4,0–40 2,5–16 2,5–10 Max. GF: glass Fiber, GB: Glass Bead, T: Talcum Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/luxury-closures-gravi-tech-design-guide-2.0-application-specific.pdf
Without venting, burning and no-fill areas can occur. The relative shear rate is determined by the fill time. This pressure is high at the gate area and low at the end of fill.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Edgetek PKE Processing Guide.pdf
The Edgetek™ ET8900 Series consists of glass-filled and high impact specialty engineered polyketone (PK) thermoplastics.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/therma-tech-processing-guide.pdf
Injection Molding Parameters Base Resin PPA PPS PA 6/6 PA 12 Barrel Temperatures °F (°C)* Rear Zone 550–580 (288–305) 550–580 (288–305) 440–490 (227–254) 440–480 (227–250) Center Zone 560–600 (293–316) 560–615 (293–324) 470–510 (243–266) 460–510 (238–266) Front Zone 580–620 (304–327) 590–630 (310–333) 490–540 (254–282) 480–520 (250–271) Nozzle 575–615 (302 –324) 600–625 (316–330) 520–570 (271–300) 500–530 (260–277) Melt Temperature °F (°C) 575–615 (302–324) 600–625 (316–330) 520–570 (271–300) 500–530 (260–277) Mold Temperature °F (°C) 250–300 (121–150) 250–300 (121–150) 150–200 (66–93) 150–200 (66–93) Pack and Hold Pressure 50–80% of Injection Pressure Injection Velocity 1.0–3.0 in/sec Back Pressure 25–100 psi Screw Speed 25–75 rpm Drying Parameters °F (°C) 6 hours @ 175 (80) 6 hours @ 300 (150) 3 hours @ 180 (82) 3 hours @ 180 (82) Cushion 0.125–0.250 in Screw Compression Ratio 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 Nozzle Type General Purpose General Purpose Reverse Taper Reverse Taper Clamp Pressure 4–5 tons/in2 of projected area of cavities and runner system * Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties. Place vents at the end of fill and anywhere potential knit/weld lines will occur. 2. Maintain a minimum draft angle of 1° per side. 4 Therma-Tech Incomplete Fill Melt and/or mold too cold • Increase nozzle and barrel temperatures • Increase pack and hold pressure • Increase nozzle tip diameter • Check thermocouples and heater bands Mold design • Enlarge or widen vents and increase number of vents • Check that vents are unplugged • Check that gates are unplugged • Enlarge gates and/or runners • Perform short shots to determine fill pattern and verify proper vent location • Increase wall thickness to move gas trap to parting line Shot size • Increase cushion • Decrease transfer position Brittleness Low melt temperature • Measure melt temperature with pyrometer Degraded/ overheated material • Decrease melt temperature • Decrease back pressure • Use smaller barrel/excessive residence time • Decrease screw rpm Gate location and/or size • Relocate gate to nonstress area • Increase gate size to allow higher flow rate and lower molded in stress Fibers on Surface (Splay) Melt temperature too low • Increase injection speed • Increase screw rpm Insufficient packing • Increase pack and hold pressure, and time Processing Guide 5 Sink Marks Part geometry too thick • Reduce wall thickness • Reduce rib thickness • Maintain nominal wall thickness Melt too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures Insufficient material volume • Increase pack pressure/time Flash Injection pressure too high • Decrease injection pressure • Increase clamp pressure • Increase transfer position Excess material volume • Decrease pack pressure • Decrease shot size Melt and/or mold too hot • Decrease screw speed Excessive Shrink Too much orientation • Increase packing time and pressure • Increase hold pressure • Decrease melt temperature • Decrease injection speed • Decrease screw rpm • Increase venting Not Enough Shrink Too little orientation • Decrease packing pressure and time • Decrease hold pressure • Increase injection speed • Increase screw rpm • Decrease cooling time 6 Therma-Tech Burning Melt and/or mold too cold Mold design • Clean, widen and increase number of vents • Increase gate size or number of gates Moisture • Verify material is dried at proper conditions Nozzle Drool Nozzle temperature too hot • Decrease nozzle temperature • Decrease back pressure • Increase screw decompression • Verify material has been dried at proper conditions Weld Lines Melt front temperatures are too low • Increase pack and hold pressure • Increase vent width and locations Mold design • Perform short shots to determine fill pattern and verify proper vent location • Add vents and/or false ejector pin • Move gate location Warp Excessive orientation • Decrease injection pressure and injection rate Mold design • Increase number of gates Sticking in Mold Cavities are overpacked • Decrease injection rate and pressure • Decrease pack and hold pressure Mold design • Increase draft angle Part is too hot 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.