https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Hexagon and digimat case study.pdf
The resulting tensile test data shown in Figure 1 gives an indication of the variation in material response that can be observed as a function of the fibre orientations.
In reality, the material response can fall anywhere between the curves shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Tensile test data as a function of the fibre orientation 0° (orange), 45° (green), 90° (blue) https://www.hexagonmi.com Figure 4: Failure location in the flexural test for the isotropic modelling Figure 6: Failure location in the tensile test for the isotropic modelling approach (left), Digimat anisotropic modelling approach (middle) and reality (right) Figure 3: Flexural test results with the isotropic modelling approach (orange) and Digimat anisotropic modelling approach (green) Figure 5: Tensile test results with the isotropic modelling approach (orange) and Digimat anisotropic modelling approach (green) Figure 5 shows the tensile test results with, again, a convincing advantage for the Digimat anisotropic modelling approach against the isotropic modelling approach.
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PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE WIRE & CABLE SOLUTIONS Specialty Engineered Materials High performance insulation, jacketing, and cross-web formulations for the wire and cable industry Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations • Ambient curing • Flame performance • Resistant to heat, oil, creep, & abrasion • Low temperature properties • Low capital investment • High extrusion speeds • DBDPE-free grades available • UL/CSA bulletins Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations • FEP alternative • Fire performance • UL 444 & plenum yellow card compliance • Low dielectric • High extrusion speeds • Thin wall extrudability Maxxam™ SY Foamable Flame Retardant Formulations • Low dielectric • Uniform cell structure • Crush & heat resistance • Ease of chemical foaming ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume Non-Halogen Formulations • Improved fire safety • Low smoke, fume, non-halogen (LSFOH) formulations • Chemical resistance ECCOH™ XL Cross-Linkable Solutions • Non-halogen, low smoke, toxicity, & corrosiveness • Excellent mechanical & electrical properties • Easily processed • Operating temperature of 90°C • Moisture cure technology Synprene™ Flame Retardant Thermoplastic Elastomers • Flexibility • Flame performance • Low temperature brittleness (LTB) resistance • Chemical resistance • Easily colored FireCon™ CPE Insulation Jacketing Formulations • Resistance to harsh environments • Low temperature performance • Flame performance • High extrusion speeds • Sunlight resistance FEATURES SPECIFICATION ECCOH™ XL 8148 Non-halogen, low smoke, toxicity, & corrosiveness EN50618 Syncure™ S100FH Horizontal flame UL 44 Syncure™ S100FH-XUV Horizontal flame, UV resistant UL 44 Syncure™ S100FH-UV Horizontal flame, FV-1 flame, UV resistant UL 44, UL 4703 Syncure™ S100FV VW-1 flame UL 44 Syncure™ S100FV-UV VW1, UV resistant UL 44 Syncure™ S112NA Non-flame retardant CSA 22.2 Syncure™ S120NA Non-flame retardant NSF 61 Syncure™ S200FH Horizontal flame, DBDPE-free UL 44 Syncure™ S200FV VW-1, DBDPE-free UL 44 INSULATION FOR POWER CABLE SYSTEMS Low Voltage Power Cables • Flame performance • Resistance to heat, oil, creep, & abrasion • Low temperature performance • Low capital investment • High extrusion speeds INSULATION & CROSS-WEBS FOR DATA CABLE SYSTEMS Category Cables • FEP alternative • Flame performance • Low dielectric constant • High extrusion speeds & thin wall capability • Chemical resistance • Low temperature performance • Flexibility FEATURES SPECIFICATION Maxxam™ FR 0521-48 R1 Low smoke & fume, non-halogen UL 444 Maxxam™ FR 0587-21 R3 Halogenated to plenum performance UL 444 Optical Fiber Cables • Resistance to harsh environments, chemicals, & sunlight • Low temperature brittleness (LTB) resistance • Low smoke & toxicity • Flexibility • High extrusion speeds FEATURES SPECIFICATION ECCOH™ 6649 UV Low DD Low smoke & fume, non-halogen Meets customer-specific flame requirements Coaxial Cables • Flexibility • High extrusion speeds • Low dielectric constant • Uniform cell structure • Crush & heat resistance FEATURES SPECIFICATION Maxxam™ SY 89-22-7 Foamable Meets customer-specific flame requirements JACKETING FOR POWER & DATA CABLE SYSTEMS Low & Medium Voltage Jacketing • Resistance to harsh environments, chemicals, & UV degradation • Low temperature brittleness (LTB) resistance • Low smoke & toxicity • Flexibility • High extrusion speeds • Easily colored FEATURES SUBMARKETS & USES FireCon™ CPE 30-33 RoHS Black Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial, nuclear FireCon™ CPE 37-36 RoHS Black Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial, nuclear FireCon™ CPE 30-20 RoHS Natural Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial, nuclear ECCOH™ 5549 UV Low smoke & fume, non-halogen, flame retardant Building & construction, industrial ECCOH™ 6649 UV Low DD Low smoke & fume, non-halogen, flame retardant Optical fiber, ducts ECCOH™ 5981 UV Low smoke & fume, non-halogen, flame retardant Industrial, Teck 90 wire Synprene™ RT5180 Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial Synprene™ RT5180UV Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial Synprene™ RT3870M Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
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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.
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MARINE PLYWOOD Hammerhead™ panels are three times lighter than marine plywood MOISTURE ABSORPTION % weight change due to water absorption for selected composites and marine plywood 10000 60000 110000 160000 210000 260000 310000 360000 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 F le x u ra l R ig id it y - lb / in 2 Panel Thickness - in Hammerhead™ 5.3lb/in^3 Core Density Hammerhead™ 8.4lb/in^3 Core Density Plywood — Hammerhead™ 5.3 lb/ft3 Core Density — Hammerhead™ 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density — Marine Plywood 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 % W e ig h t C h a n g e Immersion Time - Days .50" Hammerhead™ .75" Hammerhead™ 1" Hammerhead™ 1.50" Hammerhead™ .50" marine plywood .75" marine plywood 1" marine plywood Fl ex ur al R ig id ity - lb -in 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CUTTING & DRILLING Recommended blade: Industrial fine cut-off saw blade, 10" x 80 teeth 38° ATB grind with 5/8" bore, PTFE coating Recommended router bits: 3/8" diameter, 4 flute TiAlN (titanium aluminum nitride) coated carbide bit FORMING Apply localized 400˚F heat at a length proportional to the panel thickness (see equation below) and bend to shape.
Heat Length = π 2 * Thickness Radius = S B S T = 400°F B S GL AS S/ EP OX Y TA B M AT ER IA L TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate BOTTOM PANEL LEG LENGTH BREAK STRENGTH (LBS) PETG Skins with Plywood Core 1 in 1.5 in 2 in 2400 2820 2748 Hammerhead™ with 5.3 lb/ft3 Core Density 2 in 665 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density 2 in 1084 Marine Plywood 2 in 770 Glass/Epoxy with Plywood Core 2 in 1055 Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 919 L-Bracket Installation Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate BOTTOM PANEL LEG LENGTH BREAK STRENGTH (LBS) PETG Skins with Plywood Core 2 in 2375 Marine Plywood 2 in 770 Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 797 U-Channel Installation N O T AB BOTTOM PANEL LEG LENGTH BREAK STRENGTH (LBS) Hammerhead™ with 5.3 lb/ft3 Core Density 2 in 420 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density 2 in 332 Marine Plywood 2 in 984 Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 1298 Hammerhead™ with 5.3 lb/ft3 Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 501 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 1156 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density - Crestomer 1152PA Adhesive NA 1530 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/in3 Core Density - Crestomer M1-30 Adhesive NA 1471 Mixed Conditions ITW Plexus MA420 adhesive was used in all tab testing installations except where noted.
BOTTOM PANEL LEG LENGTH BREAK STRENGTH (LBS) Hammerhead™ with 5.3 lb/ft3 Core Density 2 in 420 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density 2 in 332 Marine Plywood 2 in 984 Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 1298 Hammerhead™ with 5.3 lb/ft3 Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 501 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 1156 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density - Crestomer 1152PA Adhesive NA 1530 Hammerhead™ with 8.4 lb/in3 Core Density - Crestomer M1-30 Adhesive NA 1471 ADHESIVE DESCRIPTION ADHESIVE GRADE MANUFACTURER AVERAGE BOND STRENGTH (PSI) STANDARD DEVIATION FAILURE MODE BEST ADHESION 2k Urethane 75421 Lord 2281 184 Substrate Cohesive 2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 AccraLock 2211 78 Substrate 2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW 2171 262 Substrate 2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 2102 138 Substrate 2k Urethane 75451 Lord 2047 68 Cohesive 2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:2 AccraLock 1966 68 Substrate 2k Acrylic Scotchweld 8010 3M 1907 61 Adhesive Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue 1885 432 Cohesive 2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader 1873 281 Substrate 2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:2 AccraLock 1779 127 Cohesive 2k Urethane 75422 Lord 1716 190 Cohesive Adhesive 2k Urethane 75452 Lord 1535 98 Adhesive 2k Methacrylate Polyfuse Icon Containment 1610 98 Adhesive INTERMEDIATE ADHESION 2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk C010817 AccraLock 724 58 Cohesive 2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 722 44 Cohesive 2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy Instant Mix Loctite 508 81 Adhesive 2k Epoxy Gorilla Glue Epoxy Gorilla Glue 341 198 Adhesive NOT RECOMMENDED 2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy Marine Loctite 0 0 No bond ADHESIVE SELECTION Brands identified are owned by the manufacturers of the adhesive products. 1 surface sanded with 220 grit scuff prep 2 surface primed with 459T FASTENER TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS Through-Bolting Best mechanical locking system Need back side access to panel Screw-In Anchor Highest pullout strength 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 For more information on installation, adhesives, and fasteners for specific applications, please contact Avient.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/eccoh-cpr-product-bulletin.pdf
CABLE DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 1.
LAN/coaxial sheathing1 5865/1 4.0 12.0 180 42 Cca Very good flame retardancy and easy processing.
LV cable sheathing2 5549/1 3.0 12.0 170 45 B2ca Excellent flame retardancy and low heat release.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/HIGH_PERFORMANCE_CLEAR_THERMOPLASTICS_ELASTOMER.pdf
Figure 1 shows the TEM of two of SEBS/oil/PP compound (1).
Reference 1.
Gravity 1.15 0.89 Ratio of specific gravity 1.29 1 Hardness, A 50 54 Tensile, Pa, 106 (psi) 8.96 (1300) 7.01 (1029) Tear, N/M, 104 (lb/in) 3.20 (182) 3.22 (183) Elongation, % >500 690 Clarity transparent transparent British tear test passed passed Boiling water/dish washer passed passed Table II Comparison of properties of SBC compound, PVC and TPV PVC-60 A TPV-67A SBC-59A SBC-74A Hardness, A 60 67 59 74 Specific gravity 1.20 0.97 0.90 0.90 100% modulus, Pa, 106 (psi) 7.07 (1025) 5.67 (822) 2.03 (295) 3.63 (527) Tensile, Pa, 106 (psi) 9.65 (1400) 6.21 (900) 6.94(1007) 11.7(1700) Tear, N/M, 104 (lb/in) 3.25 (185) 2.14 (122) 3.36 (192) 4.38 (250) Elongation 250 150 650 550 Clarity transparent opaque semi-transparent transparent 3040 / ANTEC 2003
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/eccoh-cpr-product-bulletin.pdf
CABLE DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 1.
LAN/coaxial sheathing1 5865/1 4.0 12.0 180 42 Cca Very good flame retardancy and easy processing.
LV cable sheathing2 5549/1 3.0 12.0 170 45 B2ca Excellent flame retardancy and low heat release.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/Maxxam FR Injection Molding Processing Guide.pdf
Drying non-halogenated materials is suggested. 2 hours @ 100 (38) Moisture Range (%) Not required
Follow up by purging machine with general purpose PP • Residence time should not exceed 5 minutes for Maxxam FR products • General ventilation is suggested Shut Down • Purge the equipment with a general purpose PP • All tooling and equipment must be free of any residual Maxxam FR upon shut down • Continue generating parts made from the natural PP until clear • Wipe down tool steel with mold cleaner • When using a hot runner system, care must be taken to remove residual product from the manifold MOLD DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS Cold Slug Wells • Place cold slug wells at the base of the sprue to capture the cold material first emerging from the nozzle • Place cold slug wells at every 90° bend in the runner system • Well depths approximately 2–3 times the diameter of the runner provide best results Draft Angle • Draft angle should be 1/2°–1° per side.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/ColorMatrix LQ-Extrusion Pipe-Case study snapshot.pdf
U-PVC PIPE & FITTING PRODUCER P I P E & F I T T I N G • Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across various film structures and compositions for a wide range of applications • Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip performance post-film production • Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties • Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food sealant applications • Improved the customer’s workplace environment by installing a new tote liquid supply system • Enhanced color consistency and reduced production wastage from pigment speck and streak issues • Complied with strict regulatory controls for potable pipe requirements ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates KEY REQUIREMENT WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION PRODUCTIVITY + COMPLIANCE Avient Corporation 1 • Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across various film structures and compositions for a wide range of applications • Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip performance post-film production • Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties • Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food sealant applications KEY REQUIREMENT • Standard colorant to apply for internal color matching in PVC sheet applications • Phthalate free plasticizer class as hazardous healthy control requirement • Good thermal stability and compatibility in PVC resin of color index choices • Compliance with Heavy metal free and RoHS regulation KEY REQUIREMENT• Support the mass production capacity of white pipe extrusion • Reduces particulates from TiO2 bulk pigment use in the workplace • Ensure excellent pigment dispersion to meet mechanical pipe properties over an extensive useful life • Compliance with NSF and UL regulations for end application requirements in the building and construction industry LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES AND DOSING | AVIENTLEARN MORE KEY REQUIREMENTS Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-07/ISO IEC 17025 Chemical Avon Lake.pdf
No. 0514.02) 12/11/2023 Page 1 of 1 SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2017 AVIENT CORPORATION – ANALYTICAL SOLUTIONS 33587 Walker Road Avon Lake, OH 44012 Stephanie Mims Phone: 440-930-3499 CHEMICAL Valid To: September 30, 2025 Certificate Number: 0514.02 In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to this laboratory to perform the following rubber and plastics tests: Test Description: Test Method or Standard: FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) Spectroscopy ASTM E1252 (Except 7.6, 11.2, and 11.4) Flammability Horizontal Burn of Self-Supporting Plastics ASTM D635; UL 94; IEC 60695-11-10 Horizontal Burn of Materials Used in Occupant Compartments of Motor Vehicles ASTM D5132; FMVSS 302 (49 CFR 571.302); ISO 3785 Vertical Burn, 20 mm ASTM D3801; UL 94; IEC 60695-11-10 Vertical Burn, 125 mm ASTM D5048; UL 94; IEC 60695-11-20 Thin Material Burning Test UL-94 Glow Wire Test IEC 60695 2-10, 2-11, 2-12, 2-13 Thermal Analysis DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) ASTM D3418, E794, E1356 TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis) ASTM E1131 TMA (Linear Thermal Expansion of Solid Materials by Thermomechanical Analysis) ASTM E831; ISO 11359-2 Karl Fischer Moisture Content ASTM D6869 For the tests to which this accreditation applies, please refer to the laboratory’s Chemical Scope of Accreditation.