Liquid and solid masterbatch colorants differentiate exterior lights—often without adding enormous cost

Reduce the effects of friction and yarn-on-yarn abrasion with added durability

Polymer jacket extrusion is the process of forming a polymer jacket of various thicknesses around a core of high-performance fibers, adding protection from mechanical, environmental or chemical damage.

Based on expertise in reducing weight and improving portability of mast structures and antennas for the military, Rolatube engineers realized the legs of the tripod could be designed to roll into a compact and portable coil, eliminating the complexity and added weight of telescopic hardware.

Below are three common areas that can trip processors up when it comes to adding color.

They are becoming increasingly intricate, with multiple light sources added for increased safety and comfort.

When our newly added production line is validated and goes on-stream in Singapore next quarter, Avient will be able to increase its capacity to supply these materials, which address the particular needs of the healthcare industry in the Asia Pacific region," says Say-Eng Lee, vice president and general manager, Color & Additives Asia.

This not only added cost, it made for longer cycle times, even as rising demand was pushing the manufacturer to unlock new capacity.

Adding this line also increases PolyOne’s global footprint for consistent material formulations in all global regions.

The added lubricity helps to meet the low friction needs of applications in industrial, electronics and appliance markets like conveyor belts, gears, switches, pumps, and spigots.