ARCHERY OEM C O M P O U N D B O W G R I P • UV resistant and colorable TPE for haptics • Substrate with structural integrity to support 70-80 lbs of torque during draw and excellent dimensional stability to ensure bow accuracy and precision • Reliability of supply while also offering comparable performance to incumbent materials Nymax™ 1010A PA 6 Nylon Formulation & Versaflex™ OM 6160 TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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Nylon 6 vs. Nylon 66: What's the Difference? Avient Launches Moisture-Resistant Nylon 6 and 6/6 Complēt™ Long Fiber Composites with Enhanced Appearance

The Avient GLS™ Overmolding TPEs (Versaflex™ and Versollan™) are specially formulated to bond to a variety of thermoplastics, including: • Polycarbonate (PC) • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) • PC/ABS • Standard and Modified* Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6, Nylon 6,6,6 • Copolyester • Polystyrene (PS) • High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) • PC/PETG • Acetal (POM) • Polyphenylene oxide (PPO) • Alloys or blends of the above *Glass-filled, impact-modified, and/or heat-stabilized versions. Avient's GLS Overmolding TPEs (Versaflex™ and Versollan™) are specially formulated to bond to a variety of thermoplastics, including: • Polycarbonate (PC) • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) • PC/ABS • Standard and Modified* Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6, Nylon 6,6,6 • Copolyester • Polystyrene (PS) • High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) • PC/PETG • Acetal (POM) • Polyphenylene oxide (PPO) • Alloys or blends of the above *Glass-filled, impact-modified, and/or heat-stabilized versions. Figure 6 provides an illustration of appropriate venting. 6 Figure 5.

The wheel forks utilize a long carbon fiber-reinforced nylon 6/6 composite, while the wheel hub comprises long carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane.

Alternatives to Nylon 6,6 Nylon Solutions Engineered Thermoplastics (Chinese) Nymax™ Glass and Mineral Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 Formulation delivers service and performance for transportation OEM

S1701NP NYLON PLUS AQUA S1201NP NYLON PLUS BROWN PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000

Orange Nylon Colorants for High-Voltage Electric Vehicle (EV) Connectors The electric vehicle (EV) industry is growing rapidly as governments worldwide encourage sustainable energy. This is where Avient’s orange nylon colorants can help. Its portfolio of OnColor™ polymer colorants was developed to improve the heat and long-term color stability of cautionary orange polymers for high-voltage EV connectors, offering the following benefits: • Long-term fading resistance in thermal aging tests at up to 130°C for 1,000 hours, • No migration, excellent processing stability • Lower corrosion risk vs. typical comparable colorants • No impact on flame retardancy and limited adverse effects on essential mechanical characteristics, including flexural and impact strength Avient’s orange nylon colorants are available in several validated RAL, Pantone, and JPMA orange shades for compounding, injection molding, and extrusion.

Nylon 6/6

S1100NP NYLON PLUS WHITE S1500NP NYLON PLUS PURPLE PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000