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Avient Corporation will highlight Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents, which can be used to reduce weight in automotive applications such as door pa
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SAFETY Equipment security, fire prevention, user safety, functional performance SOLUTIONS: Flame retardants, anti-static and conductive formulations, antimicrobials, light diffusion technology LONGEVITY Long service life, chemical resistance SOLUTIONS: Scratch and mar resistant additives, impact modifiers, reinforced materials, rheology modifiers, compatibilizers OUTDOOR DURABILITY & WEATHERABILITY UV protection, chemical resistance, wind and impact resistance, color stability, light spectrum management, polymer integrity SOLUTIONS: UV resistant formulations, dimensional stabilizers, antioxidants, IR reflective, scratch and mar resistant solutions, modifiers and compatibilizers SUSTAINABILITY Eco-conscious options, lightweighting, VOC or carbon emissions reduction, reduced energy use SOLUTIONS: Bio-derived colorants and additives, chemical foaming agents, molded-in metallics, post-consumer recycled (PCR) formulations VISUAL AESTHETICS Custom colors, special effects and enhancements SOLUTIONS: Metallic or chrome- look colorants, pearlescents, granite or marble effects, wood grains, glow-in-the-dark technology HEALTH & HYGIENE Protection from mold, mildew, bacteria and unwanted odors SOLUTIONS: Antimicrobial and antifungal technologies, surface energy modification GO-TO-MARKET SUPPORT We have resources beyond our product technologies to help you get to market faster and more effectively. • Streamlined product development services through Avient Design • Color inspiration and technical guidance from ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers • Risk mitigation through invaluable regulatory compliance support • Accelerated commercialization with UL testing and part validation, and UL- recognized colorants FOCUS AREA APPLICATIONS KEY REQUIREMENTS TECHNOLOGIES Visual Aesthetics • Cabinets and enclosures • User interfaces and touchpoints • Interactive touch screens • Lighting • Canopies • Side panels and base plates • Cables • Handles and grips • Closeouts • Informed color choices and customization options • Visual appeal for brand integrity • High- and low- gloss finishes • Consistent physical performance and dimensional stability • Special effect colorants • Smartbatch Combination Colorants & Additives • Custom and pre-colored formulations • ColorWorks Design & Technology Centers Outdoor Durability & Longevity • Cabinets and enclosures • Canopies • Side panels and base plates • Ventilation panels • Closeouts • Cable retractors • Interactive touch screens • Outdoor weathering • Extreme (hot/cold) temperature resistance • Flexibility and ductility • Impact resistance • Chemical resistance • UL-recognized materials • Flame retardant formulations • Impact modifiers • Surface energy modifiers • EMI/RFI shielding solutions • Thermal and electrical management technology Health & Hygiene • Cabinets and enclosures • User interfaces and touchpoints • Cables • Sockets • Handles and grips • Plugs and adaptors • Filters • Kiosks • Microbial and fungal efficacy • Safe to touch • Visual clarity • Surface energy modifiers • Antimicrobial and anti- fungal solutions Sustainability • Structural panels • Connectors and electrical components • Thermal modules • Cabinets and enclosures • Handles and grips • Lighting • Canopies • Side panels and base plates • Receptacles • Reduced part weight or materials consumed • Recyclability • VOC reduction • PCR incorporation • Lower carbon footprint • Chemical foaming agents • Molded-in color (MIC) metallics • Laser marking technologies • Eco-conscious raw materials • Bio-derived technologies • Post-consumer recycled (PCR) content • Lower carbon footprint solutions 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
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Hammerhead™ Composite Panels are made from continuous glass-fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores.
USES & APPLICATIONS FOAM CORE PANELS Core Density 5 lb/ft3 8 lb/ft3 80 kg/m3 130 kg/m3 Panel Thickness 0.5 inch 0.75 inch 1.0 inch 0.5 inch 0.75 inch 1.0 inch 13mm 19mm 25mm 13mm 19mm 25mm Facesheet Configuration 5848 Quad-Ply 5848 Quad-Ply Property Test Method Unit Areal Weight Calculated lb/ft2 kg/m2 0.83 4.05 0.93 4.54 1.04 5.08 0.96 4.69 1.13 5.52 1.31 6.40 Flexural Strength ASTM D7249 psi MPa 104 0.72 112 0.77 102 0.70 168 1.16 171 1.18 172 1.19 Flexural Modulus ASTM D7249 psi MPa 834,000 5,750 605,000 4,171 375,000 2,586 889,000 6,129 672,000 4,633 481,000 3,316 Flexural Rigidity ASTM D7249 lb*in2 kN*mm2 33,000 95,000 64,000 183,000 100,000 286,000 42,000 120,000 71,000 203,000 126,000 361,000 TRUCK & RV • Ceilings • Cabinetry • Load floors • Sidewalls • Aerodynamic components BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION • Modular panels for temporary structures • Garage & industrial doors • Walls & flooring RAIL • Doors • Flooring • Interior panels MARINE • Stringers • Bulkheads • Ceilings & decking • Doors & cabinetry HONEYCOMB CORE PANELS Core Density 5 lb/ft3 80 kg/m3 Panel Thickness 0.5 inch 1.0 inch 13mm 25mm Facesheet Configuration 6536 X-Ply 6536 Tri-Ply 6536 X-Ply 6536 Tri-Ply Property Test Method Unit Areal Weight Calculated lb/ft2 kg/m2 0.49 2.39 0.63 3.08 0.63 3.08 0.8 3.91 Flexural Strength ASTM D7249 psi MPa 33 0.23 82 0.57 46 0.32 97 0.67 Flexural Modulus ASTM D7249 psi MPa 418,000 2,882 693,000 4,778 265,000 1,827 368,000 2,537 Flexural Rigidity ASTM D7249 lb*in2 kN*mm2 15,000 43,000 27,000 77,000 41,000 117,000 75,000 215,000 SUPPORT SPAN DEFLECTION Meets performance required for marine applications Predictive deflection in various load cases.
FASTENER TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS FOAM HONEY COMB Through- bolting Best mechanical locking system Need back side access to panel ✓ ✓ Wide Grip (Bulb-Style) Rivet Highest pullout strengths Requires pilot hole ✓ Cup Washer Spreads compressive load Requires relief hole; for substructure and hard point attachment ✓ ✓ Wide Grip (Bulb-Style) Rivet Ease of use— no installation torque limitations For lower load attachments ✓ Sheet Metal or Wood Screw Readily available, low cost Penetrate both skins for improved pullout ✓ Shoulder Washer Limits compressive load Requires relief hole; for substructure and hard point attachment ✓ ✓ FASTENER SELECTION Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
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Geon(TM) V3009-80 Black 8 PCF Foam
FB608 BLACK FOAM LS
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FB478 MD WHITE FOAM
PX-C-055 Green Foam
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8370183 E LAVENDER FOAM
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F234B NEUTRAL FOAM
PX-V-079 NAVY BLUE FOAM
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19400CIP BI-STIFF FOAM
F299 BLACK FOAM
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MB2443 ORANGE FOAM
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