https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/LFT Application Development Center Bulletin.pdf
Material selection is a crucial step in any new product development project, but that is just the beginning.
However, to ensure your material performs as intended, there are several technical considerations to examine.
This involves considerations with industrial design, material selection, simulation results, and optimization of the overall design as you learn to leverage the unique capabilities of the LFT material.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/AVNT Q4 2023 Earnings Press Release.pdf
About Avient Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) provides specialized and sustainable materials solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.
They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements.
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Sales: Color, Additives and Inks $ 459.4 $ 490.8 $ 2,007.4 $ 2,355.0 Specialty Engineered Materials 259.8 300.8 1,138.2 1,044.4 Corporate (0.2) (1.2) (2.8) (2.5) Sales $ 719.0 $ 790.4 $ 3,142.8 $ 3,396.9 Gross margin: Color, Additives and Inks $ 148.3 $ 134.5 $ 631.2 $ 681.3 Specialty Engineered Materials 78.1 82.4 341.8 283.7 Corporate (17.5) (44.9) (80.5) (82.3) Gross margin $ 208.9 $ 172.0 $ 892.5 $ 882.7 Selling and administrative expense: Color, Additives and Inks $ 86.5 $ 90.2 $ 371.3 $ 380.3 Specialty Engineered Materials 48.7 47.2 199.3 143.6 Corporate 30.6 34.2 125.1 115.5 Selling and administrative expense $ 165.8 $ 171.6 $ 695.7 $ 639.4 Operating income: Color, Additives and Inks $ 61.8 $ 44.3 $ 259.9 $ 301.0 Specialty Engineered Materials 29.4 35.2 142.5 140.1 Corporate (48.1) (79.1) (205.6) (197.8) Operating income $ 43.1 $ 0.4 $ 196.8 $ 243.3 13 Attachment 7 Avient Corporation Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data) Senior management uses gross margin before special items and operating income before special items to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and how it may serve as a basis for future performance.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/ISCC Certificate Luxembourg%2C France.pdf
Version / Date: 1 (no adjustments) / 30.12.2024 Page 2 of 2 Annex I to the certificate: Sustainable materials handled by the certified site (This annex is applicable for all scopes except of Trader, Trader with storage, Warehouse, Logistic centres, MTBE and ETBE) This annex is only valid in connection with the certificate: ISCC-PLUS-Cert-PL214-26100824 issued on 30.12.2024 Input material Output material Add-ons (voluntary)1) Raw material category2) SAI FSA3) FEFAC4) Polypropylene (PP) Plastic Compounds (PP) NO Bio Bio-circular Circular N/A N/A Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Compounds (PE) NO Bio Bio-circular Circular N/A N/A 1) ISCC PLUS add-ons (voluntary application, see www.iscc-system.org for further information): • 202-04: Food Security Standard • 205-02: Consumables • 202-07: Low ILUC-risk feedstock • 205-03: Non GMO for food and feed • 205-01: GHG emission requirements • 205-04: Non GMO for technical markets 2) Bio raw materials complies with the ISCC Principles 1 – 6 for the cultivation and harvesting of sustainable biomass.
For circular raw materials, the voluntary information about PIR (post-industrial recycling) or PCR (post-consumer recycling) material can be stated in brackets. 3) Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) was developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) SAI Gold Compliance: ISCC Compliant can be claimed as “SAI FSA 3.0 Gold Level Equivalence” 4) FEFAC: European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation.
ISCC compliant materials can be claimed as “in line with FEFAC soy sourcing guidelines 2015”
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/neu-quality-commitment-2021.pdf
Location(s) North Haven, CT As a valued customer (“Customer”) of NEU Specialty Materials, LLC (“NEU”), NEU is communicating this Quality Commitment to communicate the quality parameters, expectations and risk surrounding quality matters for the products NEU supplies.
In the event of a conflict between this Quality Commitment and any mutually agreed specifications or quality agreement that is executed by NEU, the mutually agreed specifications or signed quality document shall control. 1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Thermoplastic material in pellet form. 2.0 TEST METHODS NEU test methods are modeled after ASTM testing standards, where applicable. 3.0 OPERATIONAL DEFINTIONS 3.1 Lot (Batch): Material manufactured at one time. 3.1.1 Full Raw Material tractability of non-proprietary formulations will be reflected on the COC 3.2 Certification: “Certificate of Conformance” or “Certificate of Analysis” based material requirements 3.3 Certificate of Analysis: Document containing information that the product conforms to the established Product Specifications. 3.4 Certificate of Conformance: Document containing confirmation that the product conforms to the defined formulation. 3.5 Finished Product Form: Finished product shape (Cylindrical, Spherical) 3.6 Product Specification: the product specifications that are contained in a written document signed by NEU, or if such document does not exist, the Certificate of Analysis or Certificate of Conformance issued by NEU. 4.0 PACKAGING 4.1 Standard product packaging options include: 4.1.1 Drum 4.1.2 Gaylord 4.1.3 Pail 4.1.4 Individual bag in box 4.1.5 Packaging may include a liner or pallet based on the configuration.
It will be the responsibility of Customer to order sufficient quantities of materials to allow for any required qualification prior to the implementation of the change.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/CAI W_C - Product Selection Guide EMEA_0.pdf
Helps reduce the quantity of raw material used, and the weight of the cable.
Reduces material inventory and allows the use of general purpose resins.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/ColorMatrix FlexOne Brochure.pdf
Once opened the pump connects seamlessly to the FlexOne drive motor and additional features of RFID tagging are available to track material usage.
Q/P units come with touch screen interface systems and a range of additional technology features for more complex material handling needs.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Cesa Clean Processing Usage Guide.pdf
GUIDELINES FOR USING CESA CLEAN ADDITIVES • Cesa Clean works best when molded maintaining normal (injection) pressure/shear • For best results, Avient recommends a “Running Color Change” which eliminates breaks in the molding cycle • Since the Cesa Clean concentrate will expand, it is recommended to reduce the shot size by 20% • It is designed for use at a let-down ratio (LDR) of 3.0% or (33:1); however, use rate can vary depending on the severity of the contamination but typically is 2.0–4.0% (a use rate higher than 6.0% may not have any positive affect on the cleaning performance) • Using Cesa Clean as a routine part of your color change rotation will allow faster changes and consume a minimal amount of raw material - Note: If the manifold is not cleaned routinely, this process may be more time consuming and additional material will be required • It is best to process at your normal polymer processing temperatures - For best performance, stock temperature should be at least 400°F - If 400°F is achieved during the purging process, no additional activation will occur during the reprocessing of regrind - All parts produced during the “Running Purge Cycle” should be captured as regrind, resulting in a scrap-free color change - If using sequential gates, open and close all gates at the same time while purging the tool - If contamination appears to be coming from one gate, open and close first, and for an extended period of time, to force more material through this location - When cleaning in this manner, pay close attention to shot size - Parts containing the previous or new color plus any Cesa Clean can be used as regrind INTRODUCING CESA CLEAN TO YOUR PROCESS Hand Blend • Hand weigh enough of the Cesa Clean and natural resin mix to equate to 3–5 times the barrel capacity • Use rate should be 3.0% or 33:1 for routine cleaning • For difficult-to-clean tooling, or tooling which is not routinely cleaned, start at 4.0% or 25:1 • Note: Do not attempt to vacuum load more than 15 feet from source as stratification/separation may occur Volumetric Feeder • Calibrate feeder to dispense 3.0% or 33:1 for routine cleaning • For difficult-to-clean tooling, or tooling which is not routinely cleaned, start at 4.0% or 25:1 • This style of feeder is highly recommended for at-the-throat metering of Cesa Clean Blending Units Most blenders have an extra bin for an additive • Fill the additive bin with Cesa Clean • Set blender to introduce the Cesa Clean at 2.0 to 4.0% • Note: Do not air convey any further than 15 feet as Cesa Clean has a high density and may separate from the mix.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/surround-processing-guide-2020.pdf
These materials utilize long fiber technology and exhibit enhanced shielding effectiveness versus standard short fiber conductive polymers.
TEMPERATURE Material Rear °F (°C) Center °F (°C) Front °F (°C) Nozzle °F (°C) Melt °F (°C) Mold °F (°C) Nylon 6,6 14% NiCF 540–570 (280–300) 530–560 (275–290) 530–560 (275–290) 540–570 (280–300) 540–570 (280–300) 200–300 (90–150) Nylon 6,6 30% SS 540–570 (280–300) 530–560 (275–290) 530–560 (275–290) 540–570 (280–300) 540–570 (280–300) 200–300 (90–150) PBT 14% NiCF 510–410 (265–280) 490–540 (255–280) 480–530 (250–275) 480–530 (250–275) 480–530 (250–275) 150–250 (65–120) PC 14% NiCF 540–570 (280–300) 540–570 (280–300) 530–560 (275–290) 530–560 (275–290) 530–560 (275–290) 150–250 (65–120) ABS 14% NiCF 470–520 (240–270) 460–520 (240–270) 460–520 (240–270) 460–530 (240–275) 460–530 (240–275) 100–200 (40–90) PP 14% NiCF 440–480 (225–250) 440–480 (225–250) 430–470 (220–245) 420–460 (215–240) 420–460 (215–240) 125–175 (50–80) DRYING Material Temperature °F (°C) Time Minimum Moisture Maximum Moisture Nylon 6,6 14% NiCF 180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20% Nylon 6,6 30% SS 180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20% PBT 14% NiCF 250 (120) 6-8 hours 0.02% 0.03% PC 14% NiCF 250 (120) 3–4 hours 0.02% 0.02% ABS 14% NiCF 200 (90) 2–4 hours 0.05% 0.10% PP 14% NiCF 180 (80) 2–4 hours 0.20% 0.30% Equipment • Feed throats smaller than 2.5" may cause bridging due to pellet size - Larger feed throats will be more advantageous with long fiber EMI shielding resins • General purpose metering screw is recommended - Mixing/barrier screws are not recommended • L/D ratio - 18:1–20:1 (40% feed, 40% transition, 20% metering) • Low compression ratio - 2:1–3:1 • Deep flights recommended - Metering zone 3.5 mm - Feed zone 7.5 mm • Check ring - Three-piece, free-flowing check ring • General purpose nozzle (large nozzle tips are recommended) - Minimum orifice diameter of 7/32" - Tapered nozzles are not recommended for long fiber EMI shielding resins • Clamp tonnage: - 2.5–5 tons/in2 Gates • Large, free-flow gating recommended - 0.25" x 0.125" land length - 0.5" gate depth Runners • Full round gate design • No sharp corners • Minimum of 0.25" diameter • Hot runners can be used PROCESSING Screw Speed Slower screw speeds are recommended to protect fiber length Back Pressure Lower back pressure is recommended to protect fiber length Pack Pressure 60–80% of max injection pressure Hold Pressure 40–60% of max injection pressure Cool Time 10–30 seconds (depends on part geometry and dimensional stability) PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS Recommended – retain fiber length (maximize conductivity) • Low shear process • Low screw speed and screw RPM • Slow Injection speed • Fill to 99–100% on first stage of injection - Reduces potential nesting of fibers at gate location - Improves mechanical performance near gate location - Promotes ideal fiber orientation Resin Rich Surface • Achieved when using a hot mold temperature and longer cure times ≥ Max mold temperature recommendation • Improved surface aesthetic • Reduced surface conductivity • Could reduce attenuation performance in an assembly Fiber Rich Surface • Achieved when using a cold mold temperature and shorter cure times ≤ Minimum mold temperature recommendation • Improved surface aesthetic • Reduced surface conductivity • Could improve attenuation performance in an assembly www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/PREPERM _ Edgetek Low-loss Dielectric Thermoplastics Technical Bulletin.pdf
TECHNICAL BULLETIN PREPERM™ and Edgetek™ Low-Loss Dielectric Thermoplastics The PREPERM™ and Edgetek™ dielectric portfolios have been specially formulated to meet application demands for materials that enable faster and more reliable connections at high-band 5G frequencies (mmWave).
With a dielectric constant (Dk) range spanning 2.55 to 23, these materials are optimized to boost antenna efficiency and deliver lightweight solutions for 5G infrastructure and devices.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Avient-North Baltimore ISO_IEC 17025%5B29%5D.pdf
No. 0562.01) 11/30/2023 Page 1 of 1 SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2017 AVIENT CORPORATION 733 East Water Street North Baltimore, OH 45872 Claire Holman Phone: (419) 257-1327 MECHANICAL Valid To: October 31, 2025 Certificate Number: 0562.01 In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to this laboratory to perform the following automotive plastics tests: Test Method: Test Name: ASTM D412 Tensile ASTM D523 Specular Gloss ASTM D618 (A) Conditioning of Plastics ASTM D624 (Die C) Tear Strength ASTM D638 Tensile Properties ASTM D792 (A) Density and Specific Gravity by Displacement ASTM D1004 Initial Tear Resistance ASTM D1203 (A) Volatile Loss ASTM D1895 (A) Apparent Density, Bulk Factor, Pourability ASTM D1921 Particle Size (Sieve Analysis) ASTM D2240 Durometer Hardness (Shore A and D) ASTM E1331 Color by Spectrophotometry Using Hemispherical Geometry FMVSS 571.302 Flammability FORD BN-102-01 (A) Low Temperature Flexibility FORD BO-131-03 Interior Odor ISO 3795 Determination of Burning Behavior of Interior Materials SAE J323 (A) Cold Cracking (Mandrel Bend) SAE J1351 Hot Odor for Insulation Materials SAE J1545 Instrumental Color Difference Measurement DOC-058151 Angle of Repose 1 Laboratory Developed Method For the tests to which this accreditation applies, please refer to the laboratory’s Mechanical Scope of Accreditation.