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This enhancement makes Cesa Raise an excellent solution for a wide range of applications in the food industry, including hot steam sterilization, hot-fill, and microwave use, as it is created for containers that need to withstand higher temperatures. Excellent for hot steam sterilization, hot-fill, and microwave applications, expanding the range of products that can be packaged
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PP OVERMOLDING HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Dynaflex™ G2706 28A USP Class VI, ISO 10993, Food contact EtO Soft translucent grade, grippy feel Dynaflex™ G2711 43A USP Class VI, ISO 10993, Food contact EtO Highly colorable solution, grippy feel, low compression set Versaflex™ CL2242 & CL2250 42A/ 50A USP Class VI, ISO 10993, US Food contact EtO Clear boilable grades; ABS, PC bondable Versaflex™ G2705 N 60A USP Class VI, ISO 10993, Food contact EtO/Steam High resilience, low compression set Versaflex™ HC3810 20A-90A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO General purpose, unfilled ABS, PC OVERMOLDING HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Versaflex™ OM1040 40A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO Translucent Versaflex™ OM3060 60A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO Clear VERSAFLEX™ CL AND DYNAFLEX™ TPEs OVERMOLDING FOR ERGONOMICS • Adds good tactile surface with soft-touch feel • Available in a variety of color effects and textures • Improves grip, cushion, and comfort • Enhances functional performance like sealing properties, vibration damping, oxygen barrier, and scratch and abrasion resistance • Reduces assembly costs, good processability • Offers excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates • Glucometers • Medical tools overmolds • Injector pens • Analysis devices VERSALLOY™ HC & VERSAFLEX™ HC TPEs SEALING & RESEALING • Rubbery feel and soft touch • No coring, good puncture, and resealability in static stoppers • Meets low coefficient of friction requirements in dynamic seals • Low extractables • Suitable to overmold onto polyolefins • Sealing and resealing septum • Seals and sanitary gaskets • Syringe plungers and tips MATERIAL DESCRIPTION HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Versalloy™ HC 9210-45N 45A USP Class VI EtO Good processability, HC 9210-55N 55A USP Class VI EtO Good processability, HC 9210-70N 70A USP Class VI EtO Good processability, HC 9220-43N 43A USP Class VI, ISO 10993-4/5 EtO Extrusion grade, high temperature resistance Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N 34A FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 Autoclave EtO radiation Resealing, elevated comp set Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B 57A FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 Autoclave EtO radiation Low stiction VERSAFLEX™ CL AND DYNAFLEX™ TPEs HIGH CLARITY GRADES WITHOUT PLASTICIZERS • Water clear grades formulated without phthalate plasticizers • Meets medical regulatory USP Class VI and ISO 10993-4,5 • Food contact and FDA compliant • Autoclave and radiation stable • Low extractable • High clarity (Haze 50 4.1, 100 4.5, 100 4, 70 6, 70 Tensile Modulus (MPa) 2200 2700 2600 2350 1820 1820 Flexural Strength (MPa) 80 90 104 86 68 68 Flexural Modulus (MPa) 2500 2700 2500 2300 1980 1590 HDT: 0.45, 1.8 (MPa) 110, 80 90, 80 100, 89 123, 100 123, 64 100, 70 UL-94 Rating @ 3.0 mm 5VA V-0 5VA V-0 HB V-0 UL-94 Rating @ 1.5 mm V-0 V-0 5VB V-0 HB V-0 UL-94 Rating @ 0.75 mm V-1 V-2 V-0 None None V-2 COMPETITIVE MATERIAL COMPARISON ENGINEERED POLYMER FORMULATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE TRILLIANT™ HC THERMOPLASTICS The family of Trilliant™ HC high-performance thermoplastics is formulated to meet the growing challenges of medical devices and equipment. MATERIAL DESCRIPTION BASE RESIN Trilliant™ HC2020 Copolyester Trilliant™ HC8910/8920 Polyketone/ABS blend Trilliant™ HC2120 Tritan Trilliant™ HC3120 PC Trilliant™ HC5210 PP Trilliant™ HC6010 PA6 Trilliant™ HC6610 PA66 Trilliant™ GRV-NP-110-W PA12 TRILLIANT™ HC THERMOPLASTICS • Chemically resistant replacement for FR PC/ABS, FR PC/PET & FR COPE, providing UL 94 Yellow Card V-0 flame rating at 1.5 mm, V-1 at 0.75 mm thicknesses for a broad color spectrum • Outperforms PC/ABS, PC/PET and COPE in resistance to common disinfectants • Retains tensile strength after 72-hour exposure to common hospital disinfectants, and shows better long-term chemical resistance as compared to PC blends and COPE • Exhibits good impact and temperature resistance • Available in natural grades, standard medical colors, or custom pre-colored products • Medical device housings • MRI, X-ray, CT scanner components • Surgical instruments such as staplers, dissectors, scissors • Auto-injector pen TRILLIANT™ HC ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FORMULATIONS • Consistent conductivity ensures repeatable part performance and minimizes failures related to inconsistent electrical conductivity • High flow and easy processing facilitate filling of thin wall parts and multiple cavity tools, which enable faster cycle times and lower per-unit part costs • Superior durability reduces breakage and resultant scrap related costs • Less tendency to flash results in improved appearance and less fluid retention in or on the tip, thus driving greater accuracy and less potential for cross-contamination • High strength produces parts with greater stiffness and warp resistance, again minimizing scrap-related costs • Conductive pipette tips TEST TEMS SPECIFIC GRAVITY MELT FLOW RATE (230OC, 2.16KG) TENSILE FLEXURAL FLEXURAL MODULUS IMPACT STRENGTH NOTCHED, IZOD SURFACE RESISTIVITY Method ASTM D-792 ASTM D-1238 ASTM D-638 ASTM D-790 ASTM D-790 ASTM D-256 ASTM D-257 Unit -- g/10min MPa MPa MPa J/m Ohms/sq.
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HAMMERHEAD™ MARINE COMPOSITE PANELS APPLICATION & INSTALLATION GUIDE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FEATURE BENEFIT Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio Lightweight yet strong structural performance and increased payloads Resistance to UV light, chemicals, moisture degradation and rot Resistance to harsh marine conditions Tough and impact resistant Durability and long product life Dimensionally stable Consistent performance in extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations Strong adhesive properties Easy bonding to various materials FEATURE BENEFIT Ready-to-install Fewer parts & reduced scrap Large format Improved aesthetics with seamless designs Made via continuous-fiber manufacturing process Consistent quality in every panel PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGES Hammerhead™ Marine Composite Panels are made from continuous glass- fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores. Heat Length = π 2 * Thickness Radius = S B S T = 400°F B S GL AS S/ EP OX Y TA B M AT ER IA L TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS BREAK STRENGTH (LBS) PETG Skins with Plywood Core 1 in 1.5 in 2 in 2400 2820 2748 Hammerhead™ with 5.3 lb/ft3 2 in 665 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 2 in 1084 Marine Plywood 2 in 770 Glass/Epoxy with Plywood Core 2 in 1055 Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 919 L-Bracket Installation BREAK STRENGTH (LBS) PETG Skins with Plywood Core 2 in 2375 Marine Plywood 2 in 770 Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 797 U-Channel Installation N O T AB BREAK STRENGTH (LBS) Hammerhead™ with 5.3 lb/ft3 2 in 420 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 2 in 332 Marine Plywood 2 in 984 Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 1298 Hammerhead™ with 5.3 lb/ft3 Core Density - ITW Plexus NA 501 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density - ITW Plexus NA 1156 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density - Crestomer 1152PA Adhesive NA 1530 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/in3 Core Density - Crestomer M1-30 Adhesive NA 1471 Mixed Conditions ITW Plexus MA420 adhesive was used in all tab testing installations except where noted. BREAK STRENGTH (LBS) Hammerhead™ with 5.3 lb/ft3 2 in 420 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 2 in 332 Marine Plywood 2 in 984 Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 1298 Hammerhead™ with 5.3 lb/ft3 Core Density - ITW Plexus NA 501 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density - ITW Plexus NA 1156 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density - Crestomer 1152PA Adhesive NA 1530 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/in3 Core Density - Crestomer M1-30 Adhesive NA 1471 ADHESIVE DESCRIPTION ADHESIVE GRADE MANUFACTURER AVERAGE BOND STRENGTH (PSI) STANDARD DEVIATION FAILURE MODE BEST ADHESION 2k Urethane 75421 Lord 2281 184 Substrate Cohesive 2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 AccraLock 2211 78 Substrate 2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW 2171 262 Substrate 2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 2102 138 Substrate 2k Urethane 75451 Lord 2047 68 Cohesive 2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:2 AccraLock 1966 68 Substrate 2k Acrylic Scotchweld 8010 3M 1907 61 Adhesive Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue 1885 432 Cohesive 2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader 1873 281 Substrate 2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:2 AccraLock 1779 127 Cohesive 2k Urethane 75422 Lord 1716 190 Cohesive Adhesive 2k Urethane 75452 Lord 1535 98 Adhesive 2k Methacrylate Polyfuse Icon Containment 1610 98 Adhesive INTERMEDIATE ADHESION 2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk C010817 AccraLock 724 58 Cohesive 2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 722 44 Cohesive 2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy Instant Mix Loctite 508 81 Adhesive 2k Epoxy Gorilla Glue Epoxy Gorilla Glue 341 198 Adhesive NOT RECOMMENDED 2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy Marine Loctite 0 0 No bond ADHESIVE SELECTION Brands identified are owned by the manufacturers of the adhesive products. 1 surface sanded with 220 grit scuff prep 2 surface primed with 459T FASTENER TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS Through-Bolting Best mechanical locking system Need back side access to panel Screw-In Anchor Highest pullout strength Requires pilot hole Cup Washer Spreads compressive load Requires relief hole; For substructure and hard point attachment Wide Grip (Bulb-Style) Rivet Ease of use—no installation torque limitations For lower load attachments Sheet Metal or Wood Screw Readily available, low cost Penetrate both skins for improved pullout Shoulder Washer Limits compressive load Requires relief hole; For substructure and hard point attachment For more information on installation, adhesives, and fasteners for specific applications, please contact Avient.
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Loose buffer tube – made of PBT, PTFE, Nylon 12, PP or other polymers. Both parts are made of silica/glass or polymer 4. Outer strength member • Base fiber of Kevlar, E-Glass, Zylon, Vectran LCP • Often be coated with Fiber-Line coatings (Swellcoat, Bondcoat, Wearcoat) 6.