https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/LubriOne Product Selection Guide.pdf
LUBRIONE™ INTERNALLY LUBRICATED FORMULATIONS PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION UNITS TEST METHOD NN–000/15T BLACK NN–20GF– 10GB/13T–2S BLACK NN–30GF/10T WHITE LB8900-0001 30GF/15T NATURAL LB8900-0002 30GF/13T-2S NATURAL LB8900-0003 18T-2S NATURAL ATT–000/5T BLACK AT–000/18T– 2S NATURAL 5209 FPL 20 NATURAL PS–30GF/2S NATURAL LB5210–0237 1B NATURAL PC–10CF/15T BLACK Base Polymer PA 66 PA 66 PA 66 PK PK PK POM POM POM PBT PP PC General Properties Specific Gravity g/cm3 ASTM D792 1.23 1.46 1.47 1.56 1.55 1.33 1.38 1.47 1.51 1.54 1.13 1.31 Molding Shrinkage ASTM D955 Flow % 1.0–2.0 0.20–0.50 0.50–1.0 0.30–0.60 0.20–0.40 1.7–2.3 1.5–2.0 2.0–3.0 2.0–3.0 0.20–0.40 0.10–0.30 0.10–0.30 Water Absoprtion (23°C, 24 hr.) % ASTM D570 0.8 – 0.050–1.0 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.050 – 0.050 – – – Mechanical Properties Tensile Modulus(1) MPa ASTM D638 2650 9650 9790 8050 7380 1250 965 1770 2420 8620 4140 – Tensile Strength(1) (Yield) MPa ASTM D638 61.4 119 122 119 94 47 35 40 45 108 72.4 90 Tensile Elongation(1) (Break) % ASTM D638 3.0–5.0 1.0–3.0 1.5 3 2 35 40 30 26 3 – – Flexural Modulus MPa ASTM D790 2760 6890 6890 7380 6410 1300 1080 1740 1790 6690 4840 5500 Flexural Strength MPa ASTM D790 108 172 214 182 167 55 41.4 62.7 68.3 165 110 130 Coefficient of Friction ASTM D1894 vs.
Steel – Static 0.25 0.46 0.18 0.15 0.12 0.19 0.11 0.14 0.13 0.24 0.17 0.17 Impact Notched Izod Impact (23°C, 3.18 mm, Injection Molded) J/m ASTM D256A 41 64(6) 110 107 107 70 80 37 37 75 – 69 Thermal Properties Heat Deflection Temperature ASTM D648 0.45 MPa °C 215(6) – 250 215 216 184 152 151(6) 153(6) 218(6) – – 1.8 MPa °C 65(6) 239(7) 244(6) 210 210 75 94 81.1(6) 88 197(6) – 135(5) Electrical Properties Surface Resistivity ohms/sq ASTM D254 – – – 1.30x1012 1.9x1012 5.2x1012 – – – – – 1.0x109 Dielectric Strength (Short Time) kV/mm – – 8.5 – – – – – – – – – Flammability Flame Rating Class UL 94 HB – – HB HB HB – HB – – – – LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations NOTES (1) Type I, 5.1mm/min (2) Type I, 21.3 mm/min (3) Type I, 50 mm/min (4) Type I, 5.1mm/min, Break (5) 3.2 mm thick, Unannealed (6) 6.35 mm thick, Unannealed (7) 3.2 mm thick, Annealed PRODUCT DESCRIPTION UNITS TEST METHOD LB6000- 5024 RS HI Natural LB6000- 5021 RS S1 Black LB6000- 5021 RS X2 Black LB6000- 5019 X1 Black LB6700- 5001 RS AF Black NN- 000/01M Black SO REC LB6600- 5030 RS Grey LB3300- 5010 RS Natural LB3300- 5005 RS Natural REC LB3220- 5001 RS C Natural X1 LB8900- 5010 GP Grey LB8900- 5006 RS PE Natural LB8900- 5004 RS PE Natural LB4200- 5022 Black LB4200- 5023 Natural Base Polymer PA 6 PA6/PA66 PA66 PBT PC PKE POM Lubricant UHMWPE1 UHMWPE UHMWPE UHMWPE UHMWPE MoS22 Graphite UHMWPE UHMWPE UHMWPE Graphite UHMWPE UHMWPE MoS2 UHMWPE Filler type GF10 GF30 GF30 GF50 GF50 Unfilled GF33 GF20 MI20 GF10 Unfilled GF20 GF30 Unfilled Unfilled General Properties Specific Gravity g/cm3 ISO 1183 1.18 1.35 1.39 1.55 1.58 1.14 1.44 1.42 1.46 1.23 1.26 1.34 1.43 1.4 1.35 Mechanical Properties Tensile Modulus (23°C) MPa ISO 527-1 4250 9500 9000 15500 16600 3500 10600 6300 3330 4000 1630 5300 9250 2470 2150 Tensile Strength (Yield, 23°C) MPa ISO-527-2 97 150 160 205 200 85 164 102 55 60 60 108 99.1 55 50 Tensile Elongation (Break, 23°C) % ISO-527-2 12 2.5 3 2.7 2.4 3.4 2.0 4.2 8 2.5 46 3.7 1.5 11 11 Flexural Strength (23°C) MPa ISO 178 103 – – 285 265 108 215 127 78 85 38 155 117 73 68 Flexural Modulus (23°C) MPa ISO 178 3250 – – 12400 11100 2690 9000 4700 3000 3100 1380 4600 5450 2210 2070 Impact Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23°C, Injection Molded) kJ/m^2 ISO 179 14 12 10 15 10 3 6 7.7 4.3 12 15 10 7.6 8 5 Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (23°C, Injection Molded) kJ/m^2 ISO 179 82 55 61 75 60 65 50 47 69 - NB 63 36 NB NB Thermal Properties Deflection Temperature Under Load 1.8 Mpa, Unannealed °C ISO 75-2/A 107 – – 204 – 73 235 – – – 90 210 204 86 80 Cofficient of Friction (CoF) & Wear Rate CoF vs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/versaflex-machine-cover-case-study-one-pager.pdf
RESPIRATORY DEVICE MANUFACTURER C P A P M A C H I N E C O V E R • Good aesthetics with high COF for grip functionality • Chemically bondable to FR PC/ABS down to 1mm • NCS S 9000-N color suitable for UV laser marking to white • Good scratch and mar resistance • Good chemical resistance to detergents, alcohols and bleach • Pass VOCs & out-gassing in accordance to ISO 18562-3/2:2017 • Customized formulation to balance mar resistance, flow, and laser marking whiteness and clarity • Collaborated on tooling improvements to widen processing window and increase yield rate • Provided application development and on- site technical support to manage short shot, sink marks, burn marks and air trap Customized VersaflexTM TPEs WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-expands-high-performance-recycled-content-polycarbonate-solutions-electrical-electronics-industry-emea
The EMEA extension of the Edgetek REC PC product line includes PC and PC blends with 35% to 98% PCR content.
Edgetek REC PC Key Benefits:
Performance Parity: Comparable mechanical and thermal properties to virgin PC
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-solutions?rtype[]=1164
Versaflex™ OM 1040X – Highly colorable solution for overmolding onto PC, ABS, and PC/ABS blends
Bonds to PC, ABS, PC/ABS, copolyester, and polystyrene
PC, ABS and PC/ABS overmolding materials are available in water-clear, natural, thin wall overmolding, and high performance grades.
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PCS-B284-TR BLUE
PCS-B285-TR BLUE
PCS-B286-TR BLUE
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/surround-processing-guide-2020.pdf
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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Stat-Tech TPE - Cash Machine Tray - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
avient ATM/ CASH MACHINE T R A Y S T R U C T U R E • Excellent stiffness & rigidity • Anti-static, frictional note speed • Excellent dimensional stability • Flame resistance • Service life durability • Provided a solution with permanent antistatic properties • Excellent wear and friction resistance, enhancing durability • Additional performance characteristics of flame resistance and low COF Stat-Tech™ PC custom formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/case-study-versaflex-ce-clear-phone-case-1.pdf
PHONE CASE BRAND C L E A R P H O N E C A S E S • Optically clear • Non-yellowing • Good stain resistance • Bondable to PC • Formulated a custom solution to enhance stain resistance and tensile strength • Collaborated on application and technical services to help ensure end product maintained optical clarity when texture was added • Provided manufacturing support to reduce scrap • Coordinated across multiple regions for supply continuity and technical support to serve customer’s global needs Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/reSound Bio -Swimming Goggle-Application Snapshot.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION SWIMMING GEAR BRAND S W I M G O G G L E G A S K E T A N D N O S E B R I D G E • Bio-content material • Good adhesion to PC • Flexible and comfortable to wear • Easy to process • Customized formulations for a transparent Shore 43A TPE with 40% bio-based content for the gasket and a natural 57A TPE with 30% bio-based content for the nose bridge to meet sustainability and comfort targets • Delivered excellent performance in order to pass strict chlorine, brine, and QUV tests • Offered prompt development and on-site technical services to accelerate commercialization KEY REQUIREMENTS SUSTAINABILITY + SEALING LEARN MORE reSoundTM BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Versaflex-Handler Housing for Laparoscopic Sealer-Application snapshot.pdf
SURGICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER H A N D L E H O U S I N G F O R L A P A R O S C O P I C S E A L E R • Excellent adhesion onto PC/ABS • Good aesthetics with soft touch • RoHS, REACH and FDA compliant • Enhanced ergonomics and functionality with improved soft grip • Met performance requirements for wear resistance and colorability • Customized a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution and had with a faster sample response speed than competitor Versaflex™ Overmolding Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?