Regrind is not an option for many two-material applications. SEBS formulations release from cool surfaces more easily than hot surfaces. Overmolded parts will take longer to cool because the TPE is only cooled from one side as the plastic substrate has poor thermal conductivity.

Also taking center stage is an expanded portfolio of long fiber thermoplastic materials, including PlastiComp Complēt™ LFT formulations. The JEC World exhibit will highlight several application examples featuring the following materials: PlastiComp Complēt™ long fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite formulations

Likewise, our investment in this technology strengthens our ability to serve customers with expanded solutions and advanced capabilities that can solve material challenges across a broad range of applications.” The naturally translucent material can be colored press-side or formulated in a custom pre-colored version. The company adds value to global customers and improves sustainability through formulating materials, such as:

Avient’s new Versaflex™ HC BIO TPE offers a sustainable alternative for biopharma tubing applications.     Developed as a more sustainable alternative for biopharmaceutical tubing, the initial Versaflex HC BIO BT218 grade is formulated with nearly 40% first-generation biomass content, resulting in a lower carbon footprint than traditional alternatives.   The 71 Shore A formulation provides critical application performance such as weldability, kink resistance, and tensile strength comparable to leading medical tubing materials, including silicone and standard TPEs.

High performance for complex aerospace, automotive and robotics applications Product bulletin: Nomex® Meta-Aramid

Examples of industrial fabric applications include ballistic fabric, narrow fabric, fall protection, lacing tape, protective sleeving, recreational composites, and carbon hybrid fabrics. Product Bulletin: Industrial Fabric Yarn Fiber-Line Engineered Fibers - Products & Applications

Avient conducted virtual prototyping, such as mold filling and finite element analysis (FEA), on a redesigned yoke, while Bettcher conducted testing on a physical prototype to simulate a half million use cycles. Backed by these results, Avient formulated a pre-colored, long-fiber material to match Bettcher’s existing product palette.

GLOBAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDER S W I T C H G E A R P L U N G E R • Customer looking to replace metal. Material needs to: • Pass ampere test at 10A and 16A conditions • Pass glow wire test at 750°C at 1.5mm thickness • Have a lubrication effect and dimensional stability at an elevated temperature of 110°C • Meet test criteria of 250K cycles switch on/off without failure or dimensional changes • Reduced risk of shock by replacing brass with polymer formulation that met all key electrical and functional performance criteria • Eliminated the need for secondary lubricant due to self- lubricating properties of LubriOne materials • Enabled in-house molding which removed reliance on external part supplier and allowed direct management of global inventory levels LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.polyone.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/lubrione-internally

CLEVELAND – Southern States LLC, a Georgia manufacturer of products for the electric utility industry, recently selected PolyOne’s industry- DÜSSELDORF, Germany – PolyOne is highlighting materials, services, and expert resources for wire and cable applications at the WIRE trade sho

Key Features • High Strength & Modulus • Corrosion resistant • Electrical & thermal conductor • Flame Resistant • UV Inert • X-Ray Permeable • Excellent EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) Disadvantages • Susceptible to filamentation • Conductivity may be a hindrance to some processing • Susceptible to galvanic corrosion • Poor abrasion resistance (untreated) FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR CARBON FIBER • Coating • Twisting • Extrusion • Pultrusion • Precision Winding FIBER-LINE® CARBON FIBER PRODUCTS • Strength Members • Packing Yarn • Belt & Hose Reinforcement Yarn • Synthetic Wire Rope WHY CARBON FIBER? Traditionally, Carbon fiber tows were used in thermoset composite applications but are being incorporated into thermoplastics more and more. Typically, higher carbon purity yields greater conductive and modulus properties but in turn produces a less flexible and stiff tow.