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PolyOne Improves Vehicle Interior Air Quality with OnFlex™ LO TPEs
DŰSSELDORF, Germany – PolyOne is featuring new OnFlex™ LO thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) today at K 2016 (Hall 8a, Stand J15K).
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Footprint (LxW cm) 86 x 71 98 x 38 60 x 35 55 x 30 86 x 80
Typical max. throughput (kg/hr) 1000 625 250 50 120
Max. metering rate (cc/s) 10 10 10 1.8 1.25
Continuous use Yes Yes No No Yes
Transfer pumps PC/Peri Peri NA NA PC
Metering pumps PC/Peri PC/Peri PC/Peri Peri PC
Interchangeable cassette Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Typical PlanetPak delivery unit 25L 25L NA 1L 25L
Other delivery packaging IBC/LN Drum/LN LN LN NA
PC PUMP RATE (cc/rev) 0.09 0.28 0.87 2.6 5.2
RECOMMENDED OUTPUT RANGE (g/min) 0.9 to 9 2.8 to 28 8.7 to 87 26 to 260 53 to 520
PC PUMP MAX (g/min) 18 56 174 520 1040
CONTROLLER CMG 3000 FlexG CMG 5000 CMG 6000
Application
Injection Molding
Extrusion
Injection Molding
Extrusion
Injection Molding
Extrusion
Injection Molding
Extrusion
Melt Injection
Volumetric/gravimetric V
V
(weight data)
V/G V/G
Data export/network No Yes Yes Yes
Touch screen No Yes Yes Yes
Multiple log-in levels No No Yes Yes
FlexCart Model S Optional Yes No
Mini Model S No Yes No
Micro Yes No Yes No
Nano Yes No No No
Melt Injection No No No Yes
Choosing a progressive cavity pump for transfer or metering
Choosing the controller
MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE
Here are the options which should be considered for an informed choice of combinations:
(Note: LN = 3, 5 & 10L molded container PC = Progressing Cavity Pump Peri = Peristaltic Pump)
Avient can provide support and
assistance on every aspect of liquid
color and additive processing.
Network
capable
Data
acquisition
and SPC
Web
enabled
Touch
screen
controller
User login
security
Gravimetric
functions
Custom
configuration
Remote
access
functions
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Hammerhead™ Composite Panels are made
from continuous glass-fiber reinforced
thermoplastic face sheets and polyester
foam cores.
FASTENER
TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS FOAM
HONEY
COMB
Through-
bolting
Best
mechanical
locking
system
Need back side
access to panel ✓ ✓
Wide Grip
(Bulb-Style)
Rivet
Highest
pullout
strengths
Requires pilot hole ✓
Cup
Washer
Spreads
compressive
load
Requires relief hole;
for substructure
and hard point
attachment
✓ ✓
Wide Grip
(Bulb-Style)
Rivet
Ease of use—
no installation
torque
limitations
For lower
load attachments ✓
Sheet Metal
or
Wood Screw
Readily
available,
low cost
Penetrate both skins
for improved pullout ✓
Shoulder
Washer
Limits
compressive
load
Requires relief hole;
for substructure
and hard point
attachment
✓ ✓
FASTENER SELECTION
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The CEO makes his recommendations in conjunction with the marketplace data.
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TPE FAQs
Coloring TPEs
TPE Processing
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Coloring TPEs
TPE Processing
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TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies
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Caption: BIC Soleil® Click 5 women’s razor handle utilizes reSound™ R TPE with 62 percent recycled content.
Formulated to achieve 62 percent recycled content, this high-performance TPE enables BIC to create products that live up to its sustainability promises.
Click here for additional information about reSound R TPEs.
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Cesa Nox A4R is formulated to help:
• Brand owners who need to maximize their PCR
usage up to 100% to achieve sustainability and
recyclability targets
• Recyclers involved with flake or pellets dealing
with multiple processing defects
• Convertors of bottles, film, and sheet who need
to maintain high-quality levels of PCR
Performance enhancement antioxidants such as
Cesa Nox A4R are valuable for many stakeholders
within the circular economy, and indeed anyone
seeking to achieve high-quality levels in their
recyclate while operating with ever-increasing
quantities of PCR.
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VALUE BENEFITS OF USING THE FLEXCART
MICRO SYSTEM
The FlexCart Micro metering system is market leading:
• Robust and dependable system control
• Reliable yield (typically 95%+) and
sustainable packaging
• Capability of data networking and remote
internet support
• Small footprint & LN standard recyclable
delivery packaging
FLEXCART™
MICRO LIQUID
METERING SYSTEM
Combined with sustainable
delivery packaging
ATTRIBUTE FLEXCART MICRO
Footprint (LxW cm) 60 x 35
Controller options
3000
5000
Typical max.
ATTRIBUTE PC PUMP
PERI
PUMP
CMG
3000
CMG
5000
Metering throughput High Low – –
Volumetric/gravimetric V V V V/G
Data export/network – – No Yes
Touch screen – – No Yes
Multiple log-in levels – – No Yes
The range of progressing
cavity pump rates attainable
can be usedto determine
the correct size of pump.