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PolyOne Corporation Page 4 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 2015 and beyond • Steve Newlin appointed, Chairman, President and CEO • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Focus on value based selling, investment in commercial resources and innovation to drive transformation • 19 consecutive quarters of double- digit adjusted EPS growth • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Established aggressive 2015 targets • Continue specialty transformation • Goal of $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth PolyOne Corporation Page 5 Building & Construction 13% Industrial 12% Transportation 18% Wire & Cable 9% Packaging 16% Consumer 10% HealthCare 11% Appliance 6% Electronics & Electrical 5% 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion PolyOne At A Glance United States 67% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 6% Specialty 54% PP&S 18% Distribution 28% $13 $31 $46 $46 $92 $96 $122 $195 $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Specialty Operating Income PolyOne Corporation Page 6 Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 66% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015 % o f O p e ra ti n g I n c o m e * JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 65-75% Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $129M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target PolyOne Corporation Page 7 Confirmation of Our Strategy The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions Specialization Globalization Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 8 Strategy and Execution Drive Results $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 ‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41% EPS Share Price vs. S&P 500 -150% -50% 50% 150% 250% 350% 450% 550% POL S&P 500 All time high of $43.34 July 1st, 2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 9 2006 2014 YTD 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.2% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.8% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 7.1% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 8.0% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.0% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 66% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.9% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 40% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period (Est. in 2012) PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Continued Gross Margin Expansion Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech Accretion Incremental Share Buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Several Levers to Drive Growth Mid Single Digit Revenue CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 4 11 5 10 6 9 3 4 2 15 9 1 10 4 Breakthrough Platform Derivative A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity* Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93 Addressable Market ($ millions) TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700 *Pipeline as of 2014年5月29日 as presented during our Innovation Day PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Fuels Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer PolyOne Corporation Page 14 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2014 Pension Funding** As of 2014年6月30日 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 6/30/14 Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of 2014年6月30日 ($ millions) Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 6/30/2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 15 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Operating Margin Synergy opportunities Adjacent material solutions Repurchased 1.8 million shares in Q2 2014 Repurchased 8.2 million shares since early 2013 11.8 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) Manufacturing alignment PolyOne Corporation Page 16 PolyOne Core Values Innovation Collaboration Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 17 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?
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PolyOne Corporation Page 4 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 2015 and beyond • Steve Newlin appointed, Chairman, President and CEO • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Focus on value based selling, investment in commercial resources and innovation to drive transformation • 19 consecutive quarters of double- digit adjusted EPS growth • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Established aggressive 2015 targets • Continue specialty transformation • Goal of $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth PolyOne Corporation Page 5 Building & Construction 13% Industrial 12% Transportation 18% Wire & Cable 9% Packaging 16% Consumer 10% HealthCare 11% Appliance 6% Electronics & Electrical 5% 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion PolyOne At A Glance United States 67% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 6% Specialty 54% PP&S 18% Distribution 28% $13 $31 $46 $46 $92 $96 $122 $195 $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Specialty Operating Income PolyOne Corporation Page 6 Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 66% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015 % o f O p e ra ti n g I n c o m e * JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 65-75% Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $129M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target PolyOne Corporation Page 7 Confirmation of Our Strategy The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions Specialization Globalization Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 8 Strategy and Execution Drive Results $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 ‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41% EPS Share Price vs. S&P 500 -150% -50% 50% 150% 250% 350% 450% 550% POL S&P 500 All time high of $43.34 July 1st, 2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 9 2006 2014 YTD 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.2% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.8% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 7.1% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 8.0% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.0% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 66% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.9% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 40% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period (Est. in 2012) PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Continued Gross Margin Expansion Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech Accretion Incremental Share Buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Several Levers to Drive Growth Mid Single Digit Revenue CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 4 11 5 10 6 9 3 4 2 15 9 1 10 4 Breakthrough Platform Derivative A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity* Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93 Addressable Market ($ millions) TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700 *Pipeline as of 2014年5月29日 as presented during our Innovation Day PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Fuels Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer PolyOne Corporation Page 14 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2014 Pension Funding** As of 2014年6月30日 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 6/30/14 Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of 2014年6月30日 ($ millions) Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 6/30/2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 15 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Operating Margin Synergy opportunities Adjacent material solutions Repurchased 1.8 million shares in Q2 2014 Repurchased 8.2 million shares since early 2013 11.8 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) Manufacturing alignment PolyOne Corporation Page 16 PolyOne Core Values Innovation Collaboration Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 17 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?
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Ideally, ribs should be a little thinner so as to not create thick spots –75% of wall thickness for a low-shrink material and 50% for a high-shrink material . INSERTS Size the inside diameter of bosses at 50-60% of thread engagement . Aim for 75% of wall thickness for a low-shrink material, and 50% of wall thickness for a high-shrink material, with a draft angle from ¼° to 1° .
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The new grades were formulated to provide a functional replacement for the previous used prime materials while incorporating 50% recycled ocean- bound plastic content. Using Avient’s Product Carbon Footprint Calculator, which has been third-party certified by TÜV Rhineland to ISO 14067 standard, the new Avient formulations enable a 50% carbon footprint reduction compared to the materials previously used.
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Formulated with 25–100% recycled resin from PIR & PCR sources • Reduces waste and supports the circular economy • Achieves equivalent performance to standard polyolefin formulations • Can be recycled at end of life • Provides good stiffness, durability, impact resistance and UV stability • Enables customized performance characteristics depending on application need MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Maxxam REC Polyolefins are suitable for use across many industries and applications where traditional polyolefin materials are used, including: • Transportation - HVAC systems, engine guards, battery housings, flame retardant applications • Industrial - Structural parts, furniture • Consumer - Household appliances, personal care items, packaging, office supplies, food contact applications • Electrical and Electronic – Housings, buttons, junction boxes SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS • Formulated with 25–100% recycled resin from PIR and/or PCR sources • Reduces waste and supports the circular economy • Reduces carbon footprint • Can be recycled at end of life PRODUCT BULLETIN CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Maxxam REC RS5200-5029 C BLACK X2 Maxxam REC MX5200-5036 HS I BLACK Maxxam REC MX5200-5037 RS HS I BLACK Maxxam REC MX5200-5038 RS HS I BLACK Maxxam REC MX5200-5039 RS HS I BLACK Filler/ Reinforcement – Unfilled Unfilled 20% Mineral 40% Mineral 30% Glass Fiber Recycled Content – 95% PCR 97% PIR 75% PIR 55% PIR 65% PIR Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 0.93 0.95 1.09 1.28 1.15 Tensile Modulus (ISO 527-1) MPa 1250 950 1500 2150 4250 Tensile Stress (ISO 527-2) MPa 25 175 10 15 50 Tensile Strain Break (ISO 527-2) % >20 >80 >30 17 4.5 Charpy Notched (ISO 179) kJ/m 3 8 5 4 11 TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Maxxam REC RS5200-5026 RS NHFR BLACK 70 Maxxam REC FR H8 V2 BLACK RG 70 Maxxam REC L6 GF/30 H BLACK T RG 70 Maxxam REC MX5200-5027 RS HS BLACK RG Maxxam REC MX5200-5028 RS HS BLACK RG Maxxam REC C10 H-UV AS EP RG BLACK 70 Filler/ Reinforcement – 30% Glass Fiber Unfilled 30% Glass Fiber 30% Glass Fiber 40% Talcum Unfilled Recycled Content – 37% PIR 90% PIR 55% PIR 35% PIR 50% PIR 25% PIR Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.42 0.950 1.13 1.15 1.23 1.03 Tensile Modulus (ISO 527-1) MPa 8250 1300 6100 6400 – 700 Tensile Stress (ISO 527-2) MPa 71.0 30.0 70.0 70.0 28.0 15.0 Notched Izod (ISO 180) kJ/m – 4.0 10 5.8 2.7 No Break Flame Rating @ 1.6mm thickness (UL 94) – V-0 V-2 HB HB HB HB TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
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This additive technology can be implemented during PET processing without impact on production efficiency. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 0.050 0.1 0.15 0.2 % A A R ed uc ti on % Use Rate Anthranilamide 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 .04 .06 .08.020 0.1 0.16 0.180.140.12 0.2 % A A R ed uc ti on % Triple A-1+ 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
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ONFLEX™ LO 7120-45 ONFLEX™ HT 40A-3S2131 BERGAFLEX™ BFIG 45A-300 Applications HVAC Seals HVAC Seals HVAC Seals Interior - direct airflow Interior & exterior Interior - direct airflow HVAC feature Low VOC/FOG & odor Low VOC/FOG & odor Low odor Cold air Hot air Cold air VDA 270 ≤3.0 ≤3.0 ≤3.0 VOC/FOG VDA 278 (VOC) 97µg/g 100µg/g 196µg/g VDA 278 (FOG) 1131µg/g 1116µg/g 1707µg/g DIN 75201 (FOG) 0.3mg 1.7mg 1.1mg 73°F (23°C) 72 hrs 15% 12% 15% 158°F (70°C) 22 hrs 45% 28% 50% 212°F (100°C) 22 hrs 70% 45% 90% Density 1.15 g/ml 1.00 g/ml 1.17 g/ml Processing Injection Molding Injection Molding/ Extrusion Injection Molding Bonds to Polypropylene Polypropylene/ Polyethylene Polypropylene Hardness range 35–65 Shore A 40–70 Shore A 35–65 Shore A HOW GLS TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE HVAC APPLICATIONS • Low VOC/FOG – externally tested to VDA 278 and shows significant reductions in volatile organic compounds and fogging when compared to current TPE technologies • Industry standards – helps to achieve VOC/ FOG performance standards for improved VIAQ • Reduced manufacturing steps – does not require pre-drying or post heating to reduce VOC in parts produced • Design optimization – color can be added at the machine • Easy to process – can be extruded, injection molded and extrusion blow molded • Recyclable – Our automotive TPEs are compatible with most municipal recycle streams • Global support – Avient automotive TPEs can be manufactured in locations that are convenient to your operations, including North America, Europe or China To learn more about GLS TPEs for automotive applications, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (+1.844.428.4368). This industry-leading TPE technology reduces volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 50% and fogging by 35% versus existing TPEs for HVAC applications.
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Page 93 2011 Highlights • Versus 2010, revenue growth of 9% drives 23% increase in adjusted operating income • Adjusted EPS expands 29% to all-time high of $1.02 Net Sales Adjusted Operating $1.02 Adjusted EPS $2,622 $2,643 $2,739 $2,061 $2,622 $2,864 Net Sales $88 $87 $72 $59 $147 $181 Adjusted Operating Income $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.79 $1.02 ($ millions) ($ millions) Page 94 2011 Highlights • Each platform contributed to our year over year operating income growth • Record OI achieved in Specialty and POD • Ten quarters of double-digit adjusted EPS expansion POD PP&SSpecialty Platform ROS%* 0.6% 1.5% 3.2% 4.3% 5.3% 8.4% 8.0% 2.9% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.7% 5.5% 6.1% 3.1% 5.0% 7.0% 7.2% $20 $19 $22 $28 $25 $42 $56 O p e ra ti n g I n c o m e POD $76 $64 $66 $31 $33 $54 $62 O p e ra ti n g In c o m e PP&S $5 $13 $31 $46 $46 $87 $89 O p e ra ti n g I n c o m e Specialty Platform *ROS% is defined as adjusted operating income % of revenue ($ millions) Page 95 2011 Highlights • Continued portfolio repositioning � Sale of SunBelt equity investment � Acquisition of specialty companies ColorMatrix and Uniplen • World-class working capital of 9.6% maintained while improving on-time delivery to 94%improving on-time delivery to 94% 81% 87% 88% 95% 93% 92% 94% 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 14.3% 16.2% 14.4% 18.9% 11.7% 9.6% 9.6% 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales Page 96 First Quarter 2012 Highlights • Revenues increased 9% over Q1 2011 to a new quarterly record • Adjusted EPS increased 12% $0.26 $0.29 Q1 2011 Q1 2012 Adjusted EPS • Adjusted EPS increased 12% over prior year • All platforms delivered double-digit operating income growth Q1 2011 Q1 2012 $25.2 $14.7 $29.1 $17.8 $16.7 Specialty PP&S POD Q1 2011 Q1 2012 Adjusted Operating Income $14.3 ($ millions) Page 97 • Total Debt at 3/31/12 Less: Cash Net Debt • Available Liquidity $706 186 $520 $300 $360 $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 Debt Maturities As of 2012年3月31日 ($ millions) Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 3/31/12 • Available Liquidity Cash ABL Availability Total Liquidity • Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x $186 156 $342 *Adjusted EBITDA TTM Pro forma for ColorMatrix $50 $300 $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 2015 2017 2020 Page 98 • Repurchased 6 million shares in 2011 Share Share RepurchaseRepurchase • Introduced a quarterly dividend in Q1 2011 and increased in Q1 DividendsDividends • Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities is top Organic Organic GrowthGrowth • Targets that expand our: • Specialty offering • End market presence AcquisitionsAcquisitions Use of Cash Current Cash Balance = $186M Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9X • 7.9 million shares remain available for repurchase under the current authorization increased in Q1 2012 • Objective of maintaining and growing capabilities is top priority • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives • CAPEX • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Synergy opportunities • Adjacent material solutions *Adjusted EBITDA TTM Pro forma for ColorMatrix Page 99 Page 100
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T-Spray™ (quaternary ammonium) CavidCide® (Isopropanol) Cidex Plus® (Glutaraldehyde) Acceptable 90–100% Resilience HC Resilience HC Resilience HC Marginal 50–90% PC+PBT PC+PBT PC+ABS PC+PET PC+PBT Poor
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Processing Guidelines Base Resin PA6 Barrel Temperatures °F °C Rear Zone 440–470 227–243 Center Zone 450–480 232–249 Front Zone 460–490 238–254 Nozzle 470–500 243–260 Melt Temperature 470–500 243–260 Mold Temperature 120–180 49–82 Pack and Hold Pressure 50–75% of Injection Pressure Injection Velocity 0.5 in/s–3 in/s 13 mm/s–76 mm/s Back Pressure 50–100 psi 3.4–6.9 Bar Screw Speed 30–70 rpm Cushion 0.25 in 6.35 mm Drying Parameters 2–4 Hours @ 180°F 2–4 Hours @ 82°C Moisture % Allowable 0.08–0.18%* Screw Type General Purpose Screw Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1– 2.5:1 Screw L/D 20:1 Non-return Check Valve Free Flow Check Ring Nozzle Type Reverse Taper Clamp Pressure 2–3 Tons/in² Barrel Capacity 30-80% of barrel should be used * Avient suggests measuring moisture using a Karl Fischer method or Vapor Pro® moisture analyzer that titrates only for moisture. Gate thickness should be 50–75% of wall thickness 3.