Stress cracking on living hinges of parts containing PCR is one of the most severe challenges that molders face Contact us if you would like to learn more, or talk with one of our product experts about your own PCR challenges. 

Stress cracking on living hinges of parts containing PCR is one of the most severe challenges that molders face Contact us if you would like to learn more, or talk with one of our product experts about your own PCR challenges. 

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are defined as fluorinated substances that contain at least one fully fluorinated methyl or methylene carbon atom without any hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, or iodine atom attached to it.  Whatever the approach, there is no one-size-fits-all replacement for the existing PFAS solutions today.

While Franklin Electric’s engineers investigated several options, Geon Fiberloc composite provided the only solution that enabled them to design and mold a complex control head and meet both NSF 61 and UL flame retardancy requirements. We worked closely with the engineers at Franklin Electric to understand their application and performance needs and offered a solution that not only met the demanding requirements of the pump, but also improved processing performance,” said James Stephenson, director, global marketing, Geon Performance Materials. SEARCH INVESTOR NEWS

There is an ongoing market need for electronic applications to achieve superior aesthetics and performance, lower system cost, and greater sustainability,” said Matt Mitchell, director, global marketing for Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. Our newest Artisan metallic effect ABS formulation can help design engineers address these current trends – as well as scratch resistance, chemical resistance, and design freedom – while eliminating secondary processing.” SEARCH INVESTOR NEWS

Avient Design: This highly specialized group of industrial designers and project engineers also understands materials and molding. They provide customers with engineering support and design for manufacturability insights to simplify processes, accelerate time to market, and gain market share. SEARCH INVESTOR NEWS

Most have initiatives built around bringing more environmentally friendly products to market,” said Matt Mitchell, Director, Global Marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. Our new Nymax BIO line of bio-based polyamide formulations exemplifies our continuous innovation in developing sustainable materials, and expands the material choices for design engineers while mitigating the risk of water absorption.”  SEARCH INVESTOR NEWS

MANNHEIM, Germany – April 3, 2019 – This week at the Plastics in Automotive Engineering (PIAE) congress, PolyOne is presenting its deep portfolio of advanced polymers, colorants, and additives that help automotive manufacturers keep pace with changes in technology and consumer demand. PolyOne welcomes visitors to Stand 95 at the Plastics in Automotive Engineering conference, a premier automotive event for the European automotive industry. SEARCH INVESTOR NEWS

SHANGHAI – February 25, 2021– Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today launched its Versaflex™ CE 3130 series – engineered thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) to overcome the challenge of surface blooms on overmolded consumer electronics and boost productivity. Our new Versaflex CE 3130 series materials integrate lasting aesthetics and functionality,” said Matthew Mitchell, director, global marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. SEARCH INVESTOR NEWS

In an experiment completed by this customers’ design team, switching to Versaflex VDT TPE reduced vibration of the appliance by 80 percent versus TPV,” said Michelle Hearn, global marketing director, Specialty Engineered Materials at PolyOne. Engineers rely on PolyOne anti-vibration materials to mitigate this problem. SEARCH INVESTOR NEWS