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DIVING BOARD SPRING
D I V I N G B O A R D S P R I N G
P O O L D E C K E Q U I P M E N T
M A N U FA C T U R E R
• Non-corrosive alternative to steel springs to prevent rust,
degradation and staining of pool decks
• Flexible and durable to prolong product life
• Provided a corrosion-proof composite
material to prevent rust stains on pool decks
• Delivered a custom-shaped compression
molded spring capable of deep deflection
and high fatigue resistance for extended
product life
• Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel,
resulting in lower shipping and installation
costs
Gordon Composites™ Molded Unidirectional
Thermoset Barstock
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, has finalized the details of its upcoming Investor Day for investment professionals.
is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
NPE is the world's leading plastics trade show and conference, assembling the full array of products, tools, equipment and resources in one efficient venue, providing total coverage of the innovative solutions and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of plastics.
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CLEVELAND – Innovative technologies from PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, have enabled Citroën to launch groundbreaking Airbump® exterior protective panels on the new C4 Cactus passenger car.
The air-filled Airbump panels can compress up to 20 mm, and bounce back to shape in an instant.
PolyOne Corporation, with 2013 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
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These specialty adhesive TPE solutions are easy to process and shape, enabling a strong bond with highly elastic fabrics.
Compared to those alternative materials, Versaflex TF TPEs also do not include plasticizers, and contain lower volatile organic compounds (VOC) than traditional adhesive solutions, reducing concerns over toxicity.
Bio-derived Material for Underwear
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Whether you are producing wire insulation or jacketing, film, tubing and profile shapes, or injection molded parts, speak to our team of experts to find the right solution for your needs.
Formulations for material performance over 300°F (150°C).
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Uniquely shaped and sized particles enable these metallic shades to replicate the look of paint, and may even help customers to replace metal parts or plating for plastic parts.
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with 2016 revenues of $3.3 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
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Design factors, such as shape or wall thickness, are certainly important as are other factors, like screw design and line speed, which all influence the choice of materials.
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With uniquely shaped and sized pigment particles, they create metallic shades that replicate the look of paint to help customers replace painted metal parts or even plating on plastic parts.
PolyOne Corporation, with 2017 revenues of $3.2 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
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Fabric FX also adds design flexibility and greater efficiency, overcoming the fact that fabric doesn’t bond easily with intricate curves and shapes, thereby limiting design options and increasing scrap rates.
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with 2016 revenues of $3.3 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
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One way clothing and footwear producers are working to address these priorities is by using more recycled raw materials, such as recycled polyester from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, within their synthetic fibers.
The plastic mass is then shaped into filaments, spun, and texturized into an already-dyed yarn.