https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/packaging-jumps-shelf?rtype[]=1164
Custom TPE solutions are available for; cold fill, aseptic, hot fill, pasteurized and retort processing conditions.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-06/LFT Brackets Application Bulletin.pdf
• Complēt™ long glass, long carbon, and hybrid fiber solutions available in a wide array of engineering polymer matrices, including PA66, PA6, ETPU, PPA, PPS, PES, PEI, PK, and PEEK • OnForce™ long glass fiber reinforced polypropylenes • Full suite of design and engineering services that include structural design and fiber orientation consultations and modeling, CAE analysis, prototyping, and more STRENGTH-TO-WEIGHT RATIO OF LFT VS METALS m eg ap as ca l gram /cubic centim eter 250 200 150 100 50 0 9.00 8.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 Zam ak 3 Stainless Steel 304 Titanium #2 Com plēt LCF40-PP Com plēt LGF60-TPU OnForce LGF50-PP Alum inum A380 M agnesium AZ91D Com plēt LCF50-PA66 Com plēt LGF60-PA66 Com plēt LCF50-TPU Specific Strength Density Metal Long Glass Fiber Long Carbon Fiber 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
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OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
Edgetek™ BIO Natural Filled Formulations
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH 5161 - OFC Blowing Application in Railways - Application Snapshot.pdf
OFC TECHNOLOGY LEADER M I C R O B U N D L E S I N B L O W I N G A P P L I C A T I O N F O R R A I L W A Y S • Strippable with fingers for easy installation/access to fibers • High speed processing at a low wall thickness • Low shrinkage • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • Meet XP C93-850-1-1 standard • Re-designed cable to provide advantageous functional and economical value • Improved flexibility compared to PBT and PP tubes, allowing longer blowing distances on paths with angles of 90° • Increased processing speed and improved ease of installation • Provided better cable lifetime value compared to alternative solutions ECCOH™ 6151 UV SEPAP Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Luxury Closures Application Bulletin_Online.pdf
Avoid the use styrenic materials – Low shrinkage PP grades provide an ABS alternative.
Utilize existing molds – Replace current ABS solutions with low shrinkage PP grades and utilize your existing molds GT5200- 0013 GT7300- 0006 GT7300- 0010 PVD 2.0 GT5200- 0016 PVD 3.0 GT5200- 5025 GT7300- 5020 NATURAL FD GT5200- 5009 BLACK SO FD GT5200- 5044 GT5200- 5016 X2 BLACK FD GT7300- 5007 X1 WHITE FD GT7300- 5003 BLACK FD GT5200- 5003 BLACK FD GRV PP- 030-IO BLACK FD GT5200- 5068 X2 BLACK FD GT5200- 5009 X5 BLACK SO GT7300- 5021 NATURAL FD GT7300- 5003 BLACK FD GT5200- 5003 BLACK FD GRV PP- 030-IO BLACK FD CI GT5200- 5089 NATURAL C GT5200- 5082 BLACK Specific Gravity* 2 2 2 3 1.25 1.6 1.85 2 2 2.2 2.5 2.5 3 1.20 1.90 2.2 2.50 2.50 3.0 1.20 1.20 Electroplating No Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes No Possibly Possibly Yes No Yes Yes Yes Not tested Not tested Not tested Yes Yes Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)/Vacuum Metallization Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Possibly Possibly Possibly Yes Yes Yes Possibly Possibly Base Resin PP ABS ABS PP PP ABS PP PP PP ABS ABS PP PP PP PP ABS ABS PP PP rPP (ocean bound) rPP (PCR) Base Color White Black Grey Black Natural Natural Black Beige Black White Black Black Black Black Black Natural/ Beige Black Black Black Natural Black FDA Compliant* Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Filled Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Mineral Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic Mineral Mineral Mineral Metallic Metallic Metallic Mineral Mineral Region Produced North America North America North America North America Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Europe Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Universal_Polyamide_Overmold_Thermoplastic_Elastomer.pdf
This helps TPE flow and fill thin walled sections commonly encountered in over molding.
Table 2 summerizes the data of different polyamide systems; polyamide 6, polyamide 66, glass filled, fiber reinforced , impact modified and heat stabilized.
No Nylon Type Nylon description TPE Hardness Aging condition Peel, N/mm / lb / in 1 Capron 8333GHI Glass and impact 60A(1) Aging A 3.7 / 21 2 Capron 8333GHI Glass and impact 60A(1) Aging B 3.2 / 20 3 Capron 8333GHI Glass and impact 60A(1) Aging C 3.3 / 19 4 Capron 8333GHIHS Glass, impact and heat stabilized 60A(1) Aging A 3.2 / 20 5 Capron 8333GHIHS Glass, impact and heat stabilized 75A Aging A 3.0 / 17 6 Ultramid B3ZG6 Glass and impact 60A(1) Aging A 3.2 / 18 7 Zytel 70G33L Glass 60A(1) Aging A 3.9 / 22 8 Zytel 408AHS Heat stabilized and flow aid 60A(1) Aging A 3.7 / 21 9 Zytel 409AHS Heat stabilized and flow aid 60A(1) Aging A 3.2 / 20 Aging A: nylon substrate conditioned at room temperature and humidity for 4 weeks before TPE overmolding.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpe-injection-molding-guide.pdf
PP carrier is not recommended for softer grades, as the compound hardness will be affected.
FLOW MARKS Back fills Shadowing Folds Filling from thin to thick sections.
Uneven filling of section.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Cesa_ Stat Antistatic Additives for Automotive - Application Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATION BULLETIN PRODUCT NAME SUITABLE FOR APPLICATION LDR Cesa™ Stat OCA0025695 PP Permanent reduction of dust attraction in interior From 5% Cesa™ Stat OCA0025609 PC/ABS, PA6, PC/ASA Permanent reduction of dust attraction in interior From 8% Cesa™ Stat OCA0025603 LDPE, TPE Permanent reduction of dust attraction in interior From 7% The graph shows the measurement of the charge decay time at 23°C/50% r.H. on 80x80x2mm IM plaques.
Even after wash- ing the surface with detergent and water with 5 repetitions, the antistatic effect remains unchanged. 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 0 20 40 60 80 100 Vo lta ge (V ) Time (s) PP talc filled 5% Cesa Stat OCA0025695 5% Cesa Stat OCA0025695 wash end www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Maxxam BIO Bio-Based Polyolefin Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
To satisfy required performance characteristics they can be filled and reinforced with glass fiber, minerals, impact modifiers, colorants and stabilizer systems.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS Formulated with bio-based resin and/or 10–50% filler from renewable plant sources, Maxxam BIO formulations: • Reduce product carbon footprint • Achieve equivalent performance to standard polyolefin formulations • Provide good stiffness, durability, impact resistance and UV stability • Deliver good surface finish and are easy to color • Enable customized performance characteristics depending on application need • Offer food contact compliance MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Maxxam BIO formulations are suitable for use across many industries and applications where traditional polyolefin materials are used, including: • Transportation Interior Applications - Decorative profiles, trunk side liners, pillars, T-cup • Industrial - Structural parts, furniture • Consumer - Household goods, personal care items, packaging, office supplies, food contact applications • Electrical and Electronic – Housings, buttons, junction boxes SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS • Formulated with bio-based resin and/or 10–50% natural filler • Utilize natural filler from renewable plant sources including olive seed based powder and cellulose fiber • Offer a lower product carbon footprint compared to traditional petroleum-based feedstock • Can be recycled at end of life PRODUCT BULLETIN CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Maxxam BIO MX5200-5036 Natural FD Maxxam BIO MX5200-5030 Natural FD Maxxam BIO MX5200-5030 Natural FD X1 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5001 RS HS Natural Maxxam BIO MX5200-5033 RS HS Natural Maxxam BIO MX5200-5034 RS HS Natural Maxxam BIO MX5200-5035 RS HS Natural Filler/Reinforcement Unfilled Unfilled Unfilled 30% Glass Fiber 10% Mineral 20% Mineral 30% Mineral Density (ISO 1183) g/cm 0.90 0.90 0.90 1.12 0.96 1.03 1.12 Tensile Modulus (ISO 527-1) @ 23°C MPa 1500 1000 1000 6400 1350 1650 2100 Tensile Stress (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C MPa 27.0 20.0 20.0 75.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 Tensile Strain at Break (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C % 5 50 50 3.0 50 37 18 Charpy Notched (ISO 179) kJ/m 5 20 25 10 12 10 10 CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Maxxam BIO MX5200-5023 RS HS HI Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5025 RS HS Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5004 RS HS Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5003 RS Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5009 RS HS Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5024 RS HS Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5022 RS HS Natural 70 Filler/Reinforcement 15% Olive Seed Based 25% Olive Seed Based 30% Olive Seed Based/ 10% Mineral 35% Olive Seed Based/ 5% Mineral 15% Olive Seed Based/ 17% Glass Fiber/ Mineral 20% Olive Seed Based/ 20% Glass/ Mineral 10% Olive Seed Based/ 20% Mineral Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.00 1.15 1.10 1.07 1.09 1.25 1.10 Tensile Modulus (ISO 527-1) @ 23°C MPa 1750 2000 2700 2500 3800 3500 4100 Tensile Stress at Break (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C MPa 21.0 20.0 30.0 20.0 40.0 35.0 42.0 Tensile Strain at Break (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C % 24 5 3 5 3 4 2 Notched Izod (ISO 180) kJ/m 15 7 3 2 5 15 7 MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – BIO-BASED RESIN – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – OLIVE SEED BASED FILLER – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Maxxam BIO MX5200-5029 NF HI UV Black X1 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5032 NFS UV Natural Maxxam BIO MX5200-5020 NF/NFS UV Natural X1 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5016 NF Natural Filler/Reinforcement 10% Cellulose Fiber 20% Cellulose Fiber 30% Cellulose Fiber 40% Cellulose Fiber Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 0.95 1.00 1.02 1.07 Tensile Modulus ISO 527-1) @ 23°C MPa 1550 1750 2640 3600 Tensile Stress at Break (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C MPa 33 30 48 55 Tensile Strain at Break (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C % 8 12 9 4 Charpy Notched Impact Strength (ISO 179/1eA) kJ/m2 5 6 5 5 Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (ISO 179/1eU) kJ/m2 33 49 38 30 MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – CELLULOSE FIBER FILLER – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/Gordon Glass Distributor List.pdf
SUSTAINING A LEGACY Avient is proud to support the art and tradition of bow building by offering Gordon Glass™ laminates to independent bowyers of any size or location through our authorized distributors.