https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/emerging-trends-and-top-10-production-challenges-blow-molded-bottles?ind[]=6599
For packaging tier suppliers and converters, extrusion blow molding is a popular process due to low tool and die cost, fast production rates and ability to mold complex parts. Drop-Impact Failure: weakness of mold leads bottle to break or dent Discoloration: lack of uniform color
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/OnColor Recovered Black Product Bulletin %281%29.pdf
PRODUCT BULLETIN OnColor™ Recovered Black OnColor™ Recovered Black is a black color concentrate that utilizes polymer material recyclate including pigments recovered from separate manufacturing processes. Used as a general purpose black, it is a versatile and cost-effective solution suitable for applications where a basic black colorant is required. An effective means of repurposing recyclate, OnColor R3 Recovered Black keeps waste from being sent to a landfill by reprocessing it into usable colorant.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-mold-design
Post-mold gate/runner removal Post mold trimming Post molding gate and runner removal
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/oncolor-rc-environmental-black-product-bulletin.pdf
OnColor™ RC Environmental Black Color Concentrate OnColor™ RC Environmental Black color concentrate is derived from end-of-life tires, making it sustainable alternative to concentrates using virgin carbon black. The use of OnColor RC Environmental Black helps reduce environmental impact compared to color concentrates formulated with traditional carbon black. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Derived from end-of-life tires • Available for multiple resins and custom solutions • Retains performance characteristics of traditional carbon black in plastics • Enhances sustainable product offerings • Provides long-term price stability • Passes REACH and RoHS requirements • Prop 65 letters available MARKET AND APPLICATIONS OnColor RC Environmental Black is a sustainable solution across a wide variety of industries and applications, including: • Automotive • Wire and cable • Building and construction • Appliances • Electrical and electronics • Industrial molding applications • Office furniture Avient OnColor RC Environmental Black is offered for multiple resins and also for custom solutions: CC10289240WE OnColor RC Environmental Black PE CC10284887WE OnColor RC Environmental Black TPU CC10287020WE OnColor RC Environmental Black PC CC10287026WE OnColor RC Environmental Black PS CC10287028WE OnColor RC Environmental Black PP CC10287033WE OnColor RC Environmental Black ABS www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/artisan-ar7300-pre-colored-formulation-processing-guide.pdf
Artisan™ AR7300 PRE-COLORED FORMULATIONS PROCESSING GUIDE Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics Artisan™ AR7300 pre-colored thermoplastics are customized ABS formulations to help manufacturers achieve brilliant and high-gloss metallic effect, excellent chemical resistance, and scratch resistance. HDPE is not recommended for purging as it can cause delamination or lead to black specks. Can cause issues with color variation, surface defects, loss of properties and may affect the weatherability.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-mold-design?rtype[]=1164
Post-mold gate/runner removal Post mold trimming Post molding gate and runner removal
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/colorant-chromatics-evoluscend-non-pfas-high-temperature-mold-release-additive
Colorant Chromatics™ Evoluscend™ Non-PFAS High-Temperature Mold Release Additive Non-PFAS High-Temperature Mold Release Additive Colorant Chromatics™ Evoluscend™ is a non-PFAS* high-temperature polymer mold release additive developed to boost production efficiency and product quality for manufacturers.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Color and Additive W_C Product Selection Guide_Web.pdf
COLOR AND ADDITIVE CONCENTRATES FOR WIRE AND CABLE SELECTION GUIDE As a leading supplier to the wire and cable industry, we offer a broad portfolio that includes colorants and additives for various standards, applications, and polymer systems. A wide range of stock colors is readily available while an expansive selection of additives serves to enhance product performance. ONCOLOR™ COLOR CONCENTRATES • Complete range of in-stock color solutions designed specifically for telecommunications, energy, and automotive applications - Complete Munsell color range for telecommunications applications - Complete NEMA color range for electrical applications - J1128 SAE specifications for automotive applications - UL 2885 file E482856 for halogen-free formulations • Custom color solutions for your most demanding low smoke, non-halogenated, UV, temperature, aging, and shrinkage requirements • Weatherable pigments providing color fade resistance for demanding outdoor applications • Optimized formulations for cross-linked polyethylene wire and cable constructions CESA™ PERFORMANCE ADDITIVE CONCENTRATES Custom designed additive solutions for your specific applications, providing added value through ease of processing, product performance, and operational cost savings • Laser marking - improve marking reliability and durability in all types of cable jacketing and insulating materials • Antimicrobial - help protect cables from harmful mold and bacteria growth • Nucleating agents - maintain critical dimensions and manage shrink characteristics • Chemical foaming agents - take out weight and reduce resin costs • UV stabilizers - protect resin material and extend product life • Antioxidants - maintain physical properties • Processing aids - minimize die drool associated with some materials COLORANT CHROMATICS™ HIGH- TEMPERATURE POLYMER SOLUTIONS • Fluoropolymer and high-temperature thermoplastics-based colorant and additive concentrates and compounds • Dispersed pigments for coloring PTFE • Functional additives including laser marking, foaming agents, and conductive, antistatic, radiopaque, reinforced, and cross-linked grades • Full range of printing, striping, and marking inks PRODUCT LET DOWN COLOR CC10225921 1.00% Black CC00012573 1.00% White CC10222359 1.00% Red CC10223395 1.00% Gray CC10222361 1.00% Green CC00012376 1.00% Blue CC10222363 1.00% Orange CC10222360 1.00% Yellow CC10223394 1.00% Brown CC00012516 1.00% Purple CC10062368 1.00% Aqua CC10223396 1.00% Pink C PRODUCT LET DOWN COLOR CC00000001 1.00% Black CC00012837 1.00% White CC10225296 1.00% Red CC10225298 1.00% Gray CC10225300 1.00% Green CC10225295 1.00% Blue CC10225297 1.00% Orange CC10225299 1.00% Yellow CC10225301 1.00% Brown CC10225603 1.00% Purple CC10225293 1.00% Aqua CC10225294 1.00% Pink PE ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS • PVC colorants designed for telecommunications and fiber optic applications • PE colorants that are excellent for foam skin and solid insulation applications • EVA colorants designed for cross-linked materials and resin applications including XLPE, XLPO, PVC, PE, and more PRODUCT LET DOWN COLOR CC00012853 1.00% Black CC00012946 1.00% White CC10221766 1.00% Red CC10221760 1.00% Gray CC10221765 1.00% Dk Green CC10221764 1.00% Lt Green CC10221757 1.00% Dk Blue CC10221761 1.00% Lt Blue CC10221767 1.00% Orange CC10221763 1.00% Yellow CC10221758 1.00% Brown CC10221762 1.00% Purple CC10224626 1.00% Tan CC10221759 1.00% Pink EV A PRODUCT LET DOWN COLOR CC10190635 3.00% Black CC10190642 3.00% White CC10190641 3.00% Red CC10190637 3.00% Gray CC10190638 3.00% Green CC10185195 3.00% Blue CC10185197 3.00% Orange CC10190643 3.00% Yellow CC10190636 3.00% Brown CC10190640 3.00% Purple CC10190634 3.00% Aqua CC10190639 3.00% Pink PB T PRODUCT LET DOWN COLOR CC10246438WE 2.00% Aqua CC10245005WE 2.00% Black CC10246090WE 2.00% Blue CC10264438DR 2.00% Brown CC10245008WE 2.00% Gray CC10246092WE 2.00% Green CC10264439DR 3.00% Orange CC10261866DR 2.00% Pink CC10261867DR 2.00% Purple CC10264436DR 2.00% Red CC10245006WE 2.00% White CC10246093WE 2.00% Yellow U L 85 ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY CABLE APPLICATIONS • Recommended use rate may vary depending on specific application, process, equipment, and resin grade PRODUCT LET DOWN COLOR (NEMA) CC00012342 1.00% Black CC00012575 1.00% White CC00012547 1.00% Red CC10018221 1.00% Gray CC00012444 1.00% Dk Green CC10018222 1.00% Lt Green CC00012408 1.00% Dk Blue CC00012407 1.00% Lt Blue CC10013140 1.00% Orange CC00036502 1.00% Yellow CC00012363 1.00% Dk Brown CC00012373 1.00% Lt Brown CC00012526 1.00% Purple CC10018225 1.00% Tan C PRODUCT LET DOWN COLOR (NEMA) AB13820380 3.00% Yellow AB24820333 3.00% Orange AB32820571 3.00% Pink AB33820570 3.00% Red AB44820167 3.00% Purple AB54820507 3.00% Dark Blue AB63820502 3.00% Dark Green AB72820811 3.00% Gray AB84820533 3.00% Brown AB94820333 3.00% Black CC00016954 1.00% White N YL O N ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS • EVA colorants designed for use with cross-linked materials such as XLPE • Recommended use rate is 1.00% and may vary depending on specific application, process, equipment, and resin grade PRODUCT LET DOWN RATIO COLOR CC00012853 1.00% Black CC00012946 1.00% White CC10221766 1.00% Red CC10221760 1.00% Gray CC10221765 1.00% Dk Green CC10221764 1.00% Lt Green CC10221757 1.00% Dk Blue CC10221761 1.00% Lt Blue CC10221767 1.00% Orange CC10221763 1.00% Yellow CC10221758 1.00% Brown CC10221762 1.00% Purple CC10224626 1.00% Tan CC10221759 1.00% Pink EV A, J 11 PRODUCT LET DOWN RATIO COLOR CC00012342 1.00% Black CC00012575 1.00% White CC00012535 1.00% Red CC00012461 1.00% Gray CC00012425 1.00% Dk Green CC00012426 1.00% Lt Green CC00012379 1.00% Dk Blue CC00012378 1.00% Lt Blue CC00012490 1.00% Orange CC00012585 1.00% Yellow CC00012363 1.00% Brown CC00012525 1.00% Purple CC00012561 1.00% Tan CC00012507 1.00% Pink C, J 11 A RANGE OF WORLD-CLASS SERVICES With manufacturing facilities and innovation centers across the globe, we work with you to understand your goals and provide the expertise you need for your wire and cable applications.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-part-design
Injection Molding SBC TPEs will flow more easily into thin areas of the mold at high shear rates. The shear thinning behavior of SBCs should be considered when designing injection molds and also when setting mold conditions during processing.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-part-design?rtype[]=1164
Injection Molding SBC TPEs will flow more easily into thin areas of the mold at high shear rates. The shear thinning behavior of SBCs should be considered when designing injection molds and also when setting mold conditions during processing.