https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/SEM Automotive Aftermarket Rendering Application Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATION BULLETIN DIMENSIONAL STABILITY Tight tolerances, minimal warp SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites with polyketone (PK) POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack structures, running boards, brackets, component housings STRENGTH High strength- to-weight ratio, comparable to metal SOLUTION: Long fiber POSSIBILITIES: Tubular door frames, accessory motor mounts, tailgate locking systems MANUFACTURING EASE Injection moldable, design freedom, insert molding, part consolidation SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Seating shells, seat base components, tubular door frames, accessory linkages IMPACT RESISTANCE Durable in rugged environments and uses SOLUTION: Maximum toughness long fiber POSSIBILITIES: Side steps, bed steps, roof racks, brackets, bed extenders, tie downs CORROSION RESISTANCE Metal replacement, eliminate secondary coatings SOLUTION: Long fiber POSSIBILITIES: Underbody skid plate components, fuel doors, fasteners SUSTAINABILITY PIR/PCR content incorporation with high strength, lightweighting for fuel economy SOLUTION: Recycled content long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack structures, fender flares, rail covers, tail light protectors LIGHTWEIGHTING 30–40% weight reduction when switching from metal SOLUTION: Long carbon fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Motor mounts, seating components, accessory mounts EXTREME PERFORMANCE High and low temperature performance, maintained properties with UV exposure, moisture performance SOLUTION: Long fiber POSSIBILITIES: Tail light protectors, fender flairs, guards, underbody components SURFACE AESTHETICS Color matches, fiber-rich or glossy surfaces, carbon fiber appearance SOLUTION: Moisture-resistant long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Lighting bars, side steps, bed steps, bike mounting brackets, cargo carriers NEXT-GEN UPGRADES Transform your aftermarket parts with efficient, lightweight long fiber thermoplastic solutions that redefine performance with strength, toughness, and design freedom.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/crtm-panel-product-bulletin-2020.pdf
CRTM™ (Continuous Resin Transfer Molding) Reinforced Composite Sandwich Panels Lightweight, high-performance metal replacement solution PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Lightweight CRTM panels are custom engineered, high quality composite sandwich panels designed to deliver the structural benefits of metal panel systems. KEY CHARACTERISTICS Avient CRTM panels offer significant benefits to customers, including: • Superior strength to weight ratio • �Unlimited length capability; widths up to 108" • �Thermal insulation • Ultra-low thermal conductivity • �Customized density, thickness, weight and color • �Vibration damping and acoustic insulation • Chemical and corrosion resistance • Consistent cross-sections and quality PRODUCT BULLETIN Other thicknesses/architectures are available.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-flexcart-micro-liquid-metering-system-flyer.pdf
The FlexCart Micro unit, due to its smaller footprint and reduced throughput range, is designed to work with the LN molded polymer containers—specifically the 10-liter pack. PC PUMP RATE (cc/rev) 0.09 0.28 0.87 2.6 5.2 RECOMMENDED OUTPUT RANGE (g/min) 0.9–9 2.8–28 8.7–87 26–260 53–520 MAX PUMP OUTPUT (g/min) 18 56 174 520 1040 Avient can provide support and assistance on every aspect of liquid color and additive processing.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/CESA Release Product Selector Guide.pdf
Certain polymers under certain mold conditions can stick to the mold, leading to broken or deformed parts.
https://www.avient.com/ink-chemistries-tips
Ensure all ink lot numbers and color mixes are accurately recorded. Be sure to color code containers, squeegee handles, flood bars, pallet knives and any other equipment for chemistry type. Screen Printing Color System Bases: Wilflex™ Epic™
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-begin-thermoplastic-elastomer-production-india
currently produces color and additive concentrates and engineered polymer solutions at the answers customers' desire for a domestic supplier able to offer expertise in color, engineered materials and thermoplastic elastomers," said PolyOne opened a new facility in Pune in 2014, initially focused on the production of colorant and additive concentrates to serve end markets such as transportation, electronics & electrical, healthcare, wire & cable, and packaging.
https://www.avient.com/company/company-officers
Say-Eng Lee, Vice President and General Manager, Color, Additives and Inks Asia Norbert Merklein, Vice President and General Manager EMEA, Color, Additives and Inks Woon Keat Moh, Senior Vice President and President of Color, Additives and Inks
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-focuses-solving-customer-challenges-fakuma-2014
For example, an LED lighting demonstration available at the stand offers an alternative to plasma metallizing for the molded interconnect device (MID), a critical LED component.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-introduces-high-lubricity-peek-solutions
A semi-crystalline thermoplastic, LubriOne PEEK can be injection molded and extruded.
https://www.avient.com/idea/nylon-6-vs-nylon-66-whats-difference
Nylon 6 processes at a lower temperature and has a lower mold shrinkage.