Discover our novel design and engineering approach enabling superior prediction of molded-in color aesthetics Their mastery of materials, design and process has uniquely equipped them to solve this problem. 

Sustainability is at the core of Avient’s purpose as an Innovator of materials solutions to help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Our proven ability to innovate materials solutions that enable our customers’ sustainability goals is a differentiator for our company. Avient’s strategic approach is intersecting high growth markets and secular trends—including the move to sustainability solutions, addressing a tightening regulatory environment, and enabling energy infrastructure—with technologies that create product platforms of scale.

This decentralized approach ensures sensitivity to regional customs while advancing Avient’s overarching objectives. It also continued to offer its programming virtually to a geographically dispersed audience, including associates from the newly created Avient Protective Materials.

Discover our novel design and engineering approach enabling superior prediction of molded-in color aesthetics Their mastery of materials, design and process has uniquely equipped them to solve this problem. 

Discover our novel design and engineering approach enabling superior prediction of molded-in color aesthetics Their mastery of materials, design and process has uniquely equipped them to solve this problem. 

PROCESS OVERVIEW Polystrand™ advanced thermoplastic composites combine high strength, unidirectional, continuous fibers with engineered thermoplastic resins to create continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) materials that feature exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and high impact resistance. With a single layer of Polystrand CFRTP: • Flexural strength increases more than 60% • Total energy absorbed on impact improves by nearly 35% • Peak force at puncture increases over 58% Increase strength and impact resistance. With a comprehensive approach combining application engineering and industrial design, our technical and design experts will work with you to accelerate your process from concept to finished component.

GUIDELINES FOR USING CESA CLEAN ADDITIVES • Cesa Clean works best when molded maintaining normal (injection) pressure/shear • For best results, Avient recommends a “Running Color Change” which eliminates breaks in the molding cycle • Since the Cesa Clean concentrate will expand, it is recommended to reduce the shot size by 20% • It is designed for use at a let-down ratio (LDR) of 3.0% or (33:1); however, use rate can vary depending on the severity of the contamination but typically is 2.0–4.0% (a use rate higher than 6.0% may not have any positive affect on the cleaning performance) • Using Cesa Clean as a routine part of your color change rotation will allow faster changes and consume a minimal amount of raw material - Note: If the manifold is not cleaned routinely, this process may be more time consuming and additional material will be required • It is best to process at your normal polymer processing temperatures - For best performance, stock temperature should be at least 400°F - If 400°F is achieved during the purging process, no additional activation will occur during the reprocessing of regrind - All parts produced during the “Running Purge Cycle” should be captured as regrind, resulting in a scrap-free color change - If using sequential gates, open and close all gates at the same time while purging the tool - If contamination appears to be coming from one gate, open and close first, and for an extended period of time, to force more material through this location - When cleaning in this manner, pay close attention to shot size - Parts containing the previous or new color plus any Cesa Clean can be used as regrind INTRODUCING CESA CLEAN TO YOUR PROCESS Hand Blend • Hand weigh enough of the Cesa Clean and natural resin mix to equate to 3–5 times the barrel capacity • Use rate should be 3.0% or 33:1 for routine cleaning • For difficult-to-clean tooling, or tooling which is not routinely cleaned, start at 4.0% or 25:1 • Note: Do not attempt to vacuum load more than 15 feet from source as stratification/separation may occur Volumetric Feeder • Calibrate feeder to dispense 3.0% or 33:1 for routine cleaning • For difficult-to-clean tooling, or tooling which is not routinely cleaned, start at 4.0% or 25:1 • This style of feeder is highly recommended for at-the-throat metering of Cesa Clean Blending Units Most blenders have an extra bin for an additive • Fill the additive bin with Cesa Clean • Set blender to introduce the Cesa Clean at 2.0 to 4.0% • Note: Do not air convey any further than 15 feet as Cesa Clean has a high density and may separate from the mix. The preferred approach is with the blender mounted above the feedthroat of the molding machine. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

The materials also allow designers to integrate features into the part without the need for fasteners or secondary operations. And the material costs for Bergamid resin are lower than those of bent steel plate. If you'd like to learn more about finding custom engineered thermoplastic solutions, contact an expert at Avient today!

Download this guide to learn how to design ribs, bosses, and other features that stand the test of time, better ways to process LFT materials, what to do to minimize part defects and more about Complēt™ and OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites Learn more about Avient's products and services in the automotive industry.  Whether you’re designing fittings for PC-connected systems, or for smartphone-installed devices, we can help you craft a game-changing experience for the user.

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