https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Complet LFT - Aerospace Seating Component - case study snapshot.pdf
TIER 1 AEROSPACE SUPPLIER S E A T I N G S T R U C T U R A L C O M P O N E N T • Reduce weight to improve fuel economy • Pass FAA flame, smoke, toxicity requirements • Meet structural requirements • Simplify manufacturing process • Lowered weight ~40% versus aluminum while maintaining the strength performance properties • Formulated a PES material to satisfy flame, smoke, toxicity (FST) standards for commercial aircraft • Passed and/or exceeded customer’s impact testing specifications • Provided an injection moldable hybrid glass/carbon fiber solution that enabled lower viscosity and better processability for thin wall parts Complēt™ Long Hybrid (Carbon + Glass) Fiber Reinforced PES Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/guidelines-coloring-dynaflex-and-kraton-tpes?rtype[]=1164
Thermochromatic Colors
Color Concentrates
Liquid Colorants
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/guidelines-coloring-dynaflex-and-kraton-tpes
Thermochromatic Colors
Color Concentrates
Liquid Colorants
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/liquid-color-concentrates/colormatrix-optica-specialty-toners-pc
More accurate dosage on a small scale for better color consistency
Smart Colorants™ Making the Most of Color
100% PCR for Packaging: Rejoin™ PCR Colorants
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Sustainable Material Answers_ Circular Economy 2022.pdf
Due to a lack of sorting and processing technology currently available, for example, most recycled plastics are reprocessed and downcycled into lower-value materials like carpet fibers; only 2% are recycled into products with a similar value to the original product.
Solutions that Support the Circular Economy REDUCED ENERGY USE CESA™ Dry Additives CESA™ Release Additives OnCap™ CTR Process Optimization ColorMatrix™ Joule™ & Smartheat™ Infrared Absorber Specialty Low Cure Inks SiteCool™ Infrared Absorption Technologies BIO-DERIVED CONTENT reSound™ OM Bio-Derived Thermoplastic Elastomers reFlex™ Bio-Derived Plasticizer OnCap™ Bio Additives OnColor™ Bio Colorants reSound™ Natural Fiber Reinforced Formulations LIGHTWEIGHTING Glasforms™ Pultrusion Technologies Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Composites IMPROVED RECYCABILITY CESA™ IR Black Additives CESA™ Extend Additives ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX Light Blocking Additive for PET ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV Light Barrier ColorMatrix™ Capture™ Oxygen Scavenger for PET ColorMatrix™ Triple A™ Acetaldehyde Scavenging Additives ColorMatrix™ Reprize™ IV Builder for PET OnColor™ IR Sortable Black for Recyclable Packaging Bergadur™ Post-Industrial Recycled Content Polyester Formulations Nymax™ PIR Post-Industrial Recycled Nylon Formulations Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations Predictions Gartner predicts circular economies will replace linear economies in 10 years, noting that supply chain leaders must adapt to circular models in order to keep up in a marketplace with a growing emphasis on sustainability.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/need-fresh-color-ideas-differentiate-your-mens-grooming-packaging?rtype[]=1164
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Need Fresh Color Ideas to Differentiate Your Men's Grooming Packaging?
At Avient, we understand your challenges, from color design to design for recycling.
Let’s work together to design the right colors for your target demographic and create products that literally fly off the shelf.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/need-fresh-color-ideas-differentiate-your-mens-grooming-packaging?ind[]=6599
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Need Fresh Color Ideas to Differentiate Your Men's Grooming Packaging?
At Avient, we understand your challenges, from color design to design for recycling.
Let’s work together to design the right colors for your target demographic and create products that literally fly off the shelf.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/avoid-these-three-mistakes-get-most-color
Coloring polymers in any process gives a degree of freedom and flexibility that’s not possible with pre-colored polymers.
Why it’s a mistake: Solid and liquid colorants each have certain applications where they make the most sense in terms of coloring effects, efficiency, and results.
There’s actually also a third potential pitfall here: A processor who purchases one type of equipment (liquid-color dosing or solid-color feeders) may wrongly believe their operation cannot accommodate the other type of color technology.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Wilflex Epic Rio Ready-for-Use Standard Colors Interactive Color Card.pdf
COLOR CARD Wilflex™ Epic™ Rio RFU Standard Colors Vibrant and Bold Flexible Cure Inks PRODUCT BULLETIN & COLOR CARD Sustainability Spotlight We took everything you liked about our Rio mixing system and created the next generation of ready- for-use standard colors—introducing Wilflex™ Epic™ Rio RFU Standard Colors.
Wilflex Epic Rio RFU Standard Colors make it even easier for you to achieve consistent color every time.
Color Chips: The color chips presented on this Color Card are simulations of Wilflex colors.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/surround-processing-guide-2020.pdf
These materials utilize long fiber technology and exhibit enhanced shielding effectiveness versus standard short fiber conductive polymers.
Furthermore, Surround formulations offer improved performance in the areas of creep and fatigue resistance, dimensional stability, and surface finish when compared to traditional highly-filled, short fiber formulations.
TEMPERATURE Material Rear °F (°C) Center °F (°C) Front °F (°C) Nozzle °F (°C) Melt °F (°C) Mold °F (°C) Nylon 6,6 14% NiCF 540–570 (280–300) 530–560 (275–290) 530–560 (275–290) 540–570 (280–300) 540–570 (280–300) 200–300 (90–150) Nylon 6,6 30% SS 540–570 (280–300) 530–560 (275–290) 530–560 (275–290) 540–570 (280–300) 540–570 (280–300) 200–300 (90–150) PBT 14% NiCF 510–410 (265–280) 490–540 (255–280) 480–530 (250–275) 480–530 (250–275) 480–530 (250–275) 150–250 (65–120) PC 14% NiCF 540–570 (280–300) 540–570 (280–300) 530–560 (275–290) 530–560 (275–290) 530–560 (275–290) 150–250 (65–120) ABS 14% NiCF 470–520 (240–270) 460–520 (240–270) 460–520 (240–270) 460–530 (240–275) 460–530 (240–275) 100–200 (40–90) PP 14% NiCF 440–480 (225–250) 440–480 (225–250) 430–470 (220–245) 420–460 (215–240) 420–460 (215–240) 125–175 (50–80) DRYING Material Temperature °F (°C) Time Minimum Moisture Maximum Moisture Nylon 6,6 14% NiCF 180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20% Nylon 6,6 30% SS 180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20% PBT 14% NiCF 250 (120) 6-8 hours 0.02% 0.03% PC 14% NiCF 250 (120) 3–4 hours 0.02% 0.02% ABS 14% NiCF 200 (90) 2–4 hours 0.05% 0.10% PP 14% NiCF 180 (80) 2–4 hours 0.20% 0.30% Equipment • Feed throats smaller than 2.5" may cause bridging due to pellet size - Larger feed throats will be more advantageous with long fiber EMI shielding resins • General purpose metering screw is recommended - Mixing/barrier screws are not recommended • L/D ratio - 18:1–20:1 (40% feed, 40% transition, 20% metering) • Low compression ratio - 2:1–3:1 • Deep flights recommended - Metering zone 3.5 mm - Feed zone 7.5 mm • Check ring - Three-piece, free-flowing check ring • General purpose nozzle (large nozzle tips are recommended) - Minimum orifice diameter of 7/32" - Tapered nozzles are not recommended for long fiber EMI shielding resins • Clamp tonnage: - 2.5–5 tons/in2 Gates • Large, free-flow gating recommended - 0.25" x 0.125" land length - 0.5" gate depth Runners • Full round gate design • No sharp corners • Minimum of 0.25" diameter • Hot runners can be used PROCESSING Screw Speed Slower screw speeds are recommended to protect fiber length Back Pressure Lower back pressure is recommended to protect fiber length Pack Pressure 60–80% of max injection pressure Hold Pressure 40–60% of max injection pressure Cool Time 10–30 seconds (depends on part geometry and dimensional stability) PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS Recommended – retain fiber length (maximize conductivity) • Low shear process • Low screw speed and screw RPM • Slow Injection speed • Fill to 99–100% on first stage of injection - Reduces potential nesting of fibers at gate location - Improves mechanical performance near gate location - Promotes ideal fiber orientation Resin Rich Surface • Achieved when using a hot mold temperature and longer cure times ≥ Max mold temperature recommendation • Improved surface aesthetic • Reduced surface conductivity • Could reduce attenuation performance in an assembly Fiber Rich Surface • Achieved when using a cold mold temperature and shorter cure times ≤ Minimum mold temperature recommendation • Improved surface aesthetic • Reduced surface conductivity • Could improve attenuation performance in an assembly www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.