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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.
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• Conducting risk assessments on hazardous products >1 ton for human health (CMRs) and environmental impacts (PBT, vPvB) associated with their intended use prior to placing on the market. • Evaluating safer alternatives to substances of very high concern (SVHC) and striving to reduce or phase out these substances within our products. • Ensuring all Avient associates have access to hazard information associated with their workplace chemicals. • We expect our suppliers to be aligned with Avient’s values of environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
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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/2025-09/Cesa Flame Retardant Product Selection Guide.pdf
CESA™ FLAME RETARDANT ADDITIVES – STANDARD OFFERINGS Cesa Flame Retardant Additives can be used in combination with other colorants or additives, and formulations can be customized for most applications.
POLYMER PRODUCT NAME PROPERTY PERFORMANCE TYPE DOSAGE/ LDR MATERIAL CODE ABS FRABS92991 UL 94 Halogen 35% CC10292991WE ABS FRABS52399 UL 94 Halogen 5–14% CC10252399WE HDPE Cesa Flam MB 5101AH UL 94 Halogen 7–16% PEAN698479 Nylon Cesa Flam MB 5728H UL 94 Halogen 8–14% ABA0698450 Nylon Cesa Flam MB 5731NH UL 94 Non-halogen 8–20% ABAN698410 PC Cesa Flam NCA0820018NH UL 94 Non-halogen 2–4% NCA0820018 PC NCAN-Z0N-FN FLMRET 698419 UL 94 Non-halogen 3–8% NCAN698419 PE FRPE94802 ASTM E84 Non-halogen 100% CC103094802F PE FRPE41011 UL 94 Halogen 20–30% CC1034101160 PET Cesa Flam MB 5525NH UL 1441, UL 94 Non-halogen 6–8% NEAN698534 PET FRPET65462 UL 94 Non-halogen 5–12% CC103265462F PET/PBT Cesa Flam MB 5532NH NFPA 701 Non-halogen 4–6% NBAN698451 PP Cesa Flam MB 5201H UL 94 Halogen 6–30% PPAN698410 PP Cesa Flam MB CT-1629NH Cal TB 133, UL 94 Film, NFPA 701 Non-halogen 6–8% PPAN698428 PP FRPP365370 UL 94 Non-halogen 10–20% CC103653702F PP Copolymer FRPP37654 UL 94 5VA Halogen 100% CC10337654WE PP Copolymer FRPP53484 UL 94 Halogen 10% CC1035348460 PS FRPS62722 ASTM E84 Halogen 2–4% CC10262722WE PS/HIPS Cesa Flam SLA0820014H UL 94 Halogen 4–8% SLA0820014H TPU Cesa Flam 98461NH UL 94 Non-halogen 6–14% RUA0698461 CESA™ MAX FLAME RETARDANT ADDITIVES HDPE Cesa MAX UL 94 Non-halogen 20–30% CC10277471 PE/PP Cesa MAX UL 94 Non-halogen 5–35% CC10407512WE
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/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/polymer-services-frequency-asked-questions?rtype%5B0%5D=1164
Colors will last through long-term outdoor exposure
Examples of semi-crystalline polymers are PP, polyethylene (PE), PA6, PA66, polyphthalamide (PPA), polybutylene/polyethylene terephthalate (PBT/PET), polyoxymethylene (POM) or acetal, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), and polyether ether ketone (PEEK).
Color, material, & finish selection
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/polymer-services-frequency-asked-questions
Colors will last through long-term outdoor exposure
Examples of semi-crystalline polymers are PP, polyethylene (PE), PA6, PA66, polyphthalamide (PPA), polybutylene/polyethylene terephthalate (PBT/PET), polyoxymethylene (POM) or acetal, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), and polyether ether ketone (PEEK).
Color, material, & finish selection
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HC3300-0003 Yellow 115C PBT Conc 4%
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PBT ORANGE HC 715C II
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PBT SURF 6 V2