Long fiber composites, in particular, are well-suited for replacing metal, offering exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and the ease of injection molding, which can expand design options and streamline processing steps.   Predictive simulation technology uses conventional (isotropic) and advanced (anisotropic) modeling data from material characterizations, mold filling analysis, and finite element analysis (FEA) to more accurately forecast performance and potential failure points. By factoring in static and dynamic data, the CAE simulations can identify where an injection molded plastic part may crack or break when exposed to real-world conditions such as physical loading force, sudden impact (crash simulation), or environmental factors like temperature and humidity.  

Long fiber composites, in particular, are well-suited for replacing metal, offering exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and the ease of injection molding, which can expand design options and streamline processing steps.   Predictive simulation technology uses conventional (isotropic) and advanced (anisotropic) modeling data from material characterizations, mold filling analysis, and finite element analysis (FEA) to more accurately forecast performance and potential failure points. By factoring in static and dynamic data, the CAE simulations can identify where an injection molded plastic part may crack or break when exposed to real-world conditions such as physical loading force, sudden impact (crash simulation), or environmental factors like temperature and humidity.  

Another color-related challenge is the multitude of different color streams of recycled PET, which can limit the uses for recycled colored PET. Fortunately, there is new technology that can analyze the color of the PET or rPET to be used for a new product and predict the range of colors possible for the end product. In many instances, these colored bottles may offer an outlet to utilize some of the less transparent rPET feedstock as the colorant can mask the original recyclate color.

As consumption grows, requirements for high-quality color concentrates are becoming more challenging as well, as top brands focus on novel color solutions. Avient’s enhanced local turnaround for color concentrates will support middle to high end markets with consistent color quality, creative application of special effects, and unique colors to enhance product appeal and match branding requirements. For example, the use of recyclable CESATM IR additives, which enable black plastics to be identified for recycling, can reduce the environmental impact of dark colored packaging.

POWER & LIGHTING MANUFACTURER/MOLDER S M A L L C A B L E R E E L • Meet color requirement of medium-tone gray for polypropylene (PP) cable reel application • Low cost color development • Short lead time to fit production schedule • Offered readily available standard color (Mid Grey – OC7UFF) to meet customer request • Provided low usage rate of 1% LDR to keep costs down • Shipped colorant sample within one day of inquiry • Allowed sample parts to be molded within three days to accommodate schedule Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION COST EFFECTIVENESS + LEAD TIME LEARN MORE © 2022, Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/omnicolor-multipurpose-masterbatches

PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDER V A R I O U S M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N S • Ability to use a color concentrate in multiple resins • Low let down ratio (LDR) • Color consistency over time • Offered versatile solution across resins and in various molding methods • Provided range of 1-3% LDRs in four standard colors • Achieved consistent color in a variety of products and markets for over 10 years Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION MULTIPLE RESIN USE + LOW LDR LEARN MORE© 2022, Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/omnicolor-multipurpose-masterbatches

Van Hulle Senior Vice President, President of Global Color Additives and Inks Robert M. McAlindon Senior Vice President, President of Designed Structures and Solutions Fernando Sanchez Global Director of Marketing Global Color and Additives Craig M. Van Hulle Global Color Additives and Inks Percept™ Authentication Technologies 2) Security and Safety Solutions Julie A.

It enables: • Increased rPET content • Reduced CO2 emissions When added to rPET and PET preforms and bottles, SmartHeat RHC helps to: • Improve rPET quality - Better thermal stability, reduced yellowing • Improve bottle quality - Greater processability - Lightweighting • Reduce energy consumption during the blow molding process SmartHeat RHC has minimal impact on final product color or aesthetics. For applications requiring color or toning, SmartHeat RHC is also available as ColorMatrix Optica™ Toners & Colors for Enhanced Recyclability. Note to converters: This product is compatible solely with transparent bottles produced in a two- stage injection stretch blow molding process.

Color  Black or dark gray colors are typically easier to achieve with recycled materials due to the comingled items that may contaminate the recycling stream. However, black or dark gray colors can be difficult to be detected by near-infrared (NIR) automatic sorting equipment at recycling facilities.

We’ll bring ideas that are colorful, innovative, and memorable.  Talk to us to learn more about polymer solutions that support next-generation designs of dependable devices in the colors and soft-touch haptic your consumers want. More Deep Black Shades for Polyester Textiles Achieve intense fade-resistant jet-black shades in polyester textiles with deep black colorants for the eco-conscious spin-dyeing process.