This series of solutions includes a superior black microfiber concentrate with outstanding dispersion, and can be combined with UV blockers to improve production efficiency. ColorMatrix™ Fiber Colorant Solutions feature a breakthrough liquid melt extrusion spin coloring technology for polyester fiber. Coupled with easy color-on, color-off operations to increase color change speed, the result is higher efficiency and productivity. 

Injection molding the closure from this material, called Gravi-Tech™, would provide the look, feel and sound of metal and maintain a premium perception. Switching from metal forming to injection molding would also enable processing cost savings and expanded design freedom. In addition to cost savings, replacing metal would enable the closure producer to provide its spirits customers with customization in density and color, because Gravi-Tech formulations are colorable, and can be tuned to replicate up to 5 times the density of traditional polymers.

With lightweighting benefits and design freedom, this high-end composite was shown in mold filling and FEA analysis to maintain the reliability and strength of metal. The final solution was pre-colored to match the brand’s existing color palette and eliminate the need for secondary processing steps. An injection molded solution, Complēt offered Bettcher Industries faster, single-step production with repeatable quality that enabled them to drive down overall production costs.

Color Card Color Management: IMS3.0 Zodiac™ Aquarius™ Black

CORE(TM) DB5635 BLACK HIGH TEMP P-541 S203.0 FEP100 CC HIGH BLACK LIQUID COLOR RED 483-30502-2

Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants offer excellent color performance across a wide range of over 25 different polymers. Based on a multipurpose compatible carrier system, these concentrates deliver consistent batch-to-batch color with exceptional reliability and quality. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Multipurpose, multi-resin colorant concentrates • Formulated with high quality, heavy metal-free pigments • Carrier system designed for compatibility across different resin systems • Samples available with quick turnaround in small lots for customer evaluation • Available in a wide range of stock and standard colors* • Low LDRs—typically 1–3% • Low minimum order quantities for both stock and non-stock colors * Color availability dependent on region or country PRODUCT BULLETIN MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Omnicolor Multipurpose Colorants can be used for injection molding, blow molding, or profile and sheet extrusion processes.

Antimicrobial additives work to resist, inhibit and prevent the growth of microbes including bacteria and mold. Because the toothbrushes were molded in both clear and opaque resins, the team had to explore two different avenues—one that preserved clarity and one that retained opacity. Coupled with their ability to be used across a variety of different resins, These antimicrobial additives provided significant value while protecting against microbial degradation, mold and mildew.

HVAC doors are typically produced by injection molding two parts that provide structural strength and air sealing performance. In addition to the lighter weight requirement, the material needed to resist warpage after molding, a common issue for thin walled plastic parts. This formulation provided both the processability required for extremely short cycle injection-compression molding, as well as including an additive to stabilize the material when in contact with copper.

The addition of Cesa™ Release Additives to polymers during processing helps to prevent parts from sticking to the mold cavity, facilitating their removal which can lead to reduced cycle times and increased productivity. Prevents parts from sticking to the mold cavity Reusable concentrates significantly reduce time spent cleaning extrusion and injection molding equipment.

Hydrocerol improved productivity up to 20% due to lower cycle times and processability on different injection molding units. Using Hydrocerol with core-back molding technology, a process in which the mold is opened slightly to further reduce pressure and allow the foam core to expand, Avient helped the customer leverage density reduction to lower finished part weight.