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PolyOne Accentuates What’s Possible with Application-Specific Materials and Design at NPE 2018
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What: Credit Suisse Boston Basic Materials Conference
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What’s next for the market
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What: 5th Annual Wells Fargo Industrial & Construction Conference
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What: Credit Suisse Basic Materials Conference
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Replacing Aluminum with Long Fiber Thermoplastics _LFT_ Application Bulletin.pdf
This processing method can also streamline
manufacturing steps, reduce shipping costs, and
increase productivity rates.
SIMULATION SUPPORT
• Computer-aided engineering (CAE)
• Onsite processing support
• Optimizing the LFT molding processes
• Troubleshooting
• Training
IN-HOUSE PROTOTYPING SUPPORT
• New program prototyping with press sizes
ranging from 50 to 550 tons
• R&D material trials
• 3D printed prototypes and tooling
DESIGN SUPPORT
• Critical understanding of application
requirements
• Industrial & structural/mechanical design
• Material validation & formulation
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/PKE grades for Powersports Application Bulletin.pdf
Gasoline - 30% glass-filled (GF) grade, dry as molded (DAM), room temperature
Testing methodology is an adaptation from ASTM D543
• Reapply freshly soaked gauze pad every 24 hours to prevent from drying out
• Repeat for a total of 72 hours
• Tensile properties recorded
*Chemical resistance data for DEET, motor oil, glass cleaner, and sunscreen available upon request
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
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Figure 2
3.34
3.84
3.63
1.96
2.21
0.99
3.43
3.86 3.93
1.76
3.49
2.01
3.26
3.66 3.74
1.45
1.06 0.989
2.98
3.99
3.41
1.41
1.07
0.88
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
30% LGF PKE 30% LGF PA6 30% LGF PA66 30% SGF PKE 30% SGF PA6 30% SGF PA66
Ft
-lb
/in
Notched Izod Impact
ASTM D256
23C DAM 23C Conditioned -40C DAM -40C Conditioned
1.47
1.37 1.37
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
Glass-Filled PKE Glass-Filled PA6 Glass-Filled PA66
g/
cm
3
Density of Polyketone vs Nylon
ASTM D792
LESS MOISTURE ABSORPTION THAN NYLON
30% Short Glass Fiber (SGF) Comparison
Moisture uptake, environmental chamber 62% RH, 70°C
SIMILAR DENSITY TO NYLON
ASTM D792
COMPARABLE AND CONSISTENT IMPACT PERFORMANCE*
Notched Izod Impact (ASTM D256) of LGF and SGF for DAM and
Conditioned Materials
*3,000 hr weathering data available upon request
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
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Edgetek™ PKE Glass-Filled Portfolio
Polyketone formulations with 20, 30, or 40%
short glass fiber reinforcement available in
natural or black
Complēt™ PKE Portfolio
Long fiber reinforced polyketone formulations
with 30, 40, or 50% fiber loading and available
in natural or black, and available in non-PFAS*
formulations to achieve a UL 94 V-0
flame rating at 1.5 mm
ET8900-0001 20GF NAT LGF30-PKE 1088 NAT
ET8900-0002 30GF NAT LGF30-PKE 2020 BLK
ET8900-0003 40GF NAT LGF40-PKE 1088 NAT
ET8900-0004 20GF BLK LGF40-PKE 2020 BLK
ET8900-0005 30GF BLK LGF50-PKE 1088 NAT
ET8900-0006 40GF BLK LGF50-PKE 2020 BLK
FEATURED PRODUCTS
* Non-PFAS flame-retardant (FR) grades are manufactured without
intentionally added PFAS-based raw materials.
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GREEN PU 2024
PINK PU 2024
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April 24, 2024
SÃO PAULO, Brazil – April 24, 2024 – Avient Corporation is pleased to announce that its Color and Additives team in Latin America (LATAM) will showcase its portfolio of specialized and sustainable materials solutions and services at the ABRE Sustainability Forum.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-expands-launch-new-recycled-tpe-grades-asia-support-greater-use-recycled-materials-automotive-vehicles
October 31, 2024
SHANGHAI – October 31, 2024 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions and services, today announced the expansion of its reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) AF 7210 grades to Asia.