https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/artisan-thermoplastics-nylon-processing-guide.pdf
Processing Guidelines
Base Resin PA6
Barrel Temperatures °F °C
Rear Zone 440–470 227–243
Center Zone 450–480 232–249
Front Zone 460–490 238–254
Nozzle 470–500 243–260
Melt Temperature 470–500 243–260
Mold Temperature 120–180 49–82
Pack and Hold Pressure 50–75% of Injection Pressure
Injection Velocity 0.5 in/s–3 in/s 13 mm/s–76 mm/s
Back Pressure 50–100 psi 3.4–6.9 Bar
Screw Speed 30–70 rpm
Cushion 0.25 in 6.35 mm
Drying Parameters 2–4 Hours @ 180°F 2–4 Hours @ 82°C
Moisture % Allowable 0.08–0.18%*
Screw Type General Purpose Screw
Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1– 2.5:1
Screw L/D 20:1
Non-return Check Valve Free Flow Check Ring
Nozzle Type Reverse Taper
Clamp Pressure 2–3 Tons/in²
Barrel Capacity 30-80% of barrel should be used
* Avient suggests measuring moisture using a Karl Fischer method or Vapor Pro® moisture analyzer that titrates only for moisture.
Place these wells at the base of the sprue to capture the cold material first
emerging from the nozzle
2.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/artisan-ar7300-pre-colored-formulation-processing-guide.pdf
BASE RESIN ABS
Drying Temperature 80–90°C
Drying Time 2–3 Hours
Barrel Temperatures °C
Rear Zone 180–210
Center Zone 190–220
Front Zone 200–230
Nozzle 210–240
Mold Temperature 50–80
Screw Speed Moderate
Back Pressure 3–10 bar
Cushion 5–15 mm
Injection Speed Low to medium
Injection Pressure Moderate to high
Holding Pressure 10–30% of injection pressure
Screw Type General purpose
Screw L/D 20:1
Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1–2.5:1
Non-return Check Valve Free flow check ring
Nozzle Type Reverse taper
Barrel Capacity 30–80% of barrel should be used
STARTUP & SHUTDOWN RECOMMENDATIONS
Purge Compound
2–3 melt flow PP or purging compound.
Cold Slug Wells
• Place these wells at the base of the sprue to capture the cold material first
emerging from the nozzle
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520India%2520Terms%2520and%2520Conditions%2520of%2520Sale%2520of%2520Products.May%25202016.pdf
Seller has
based any recommendations to Buyer for the use of the Product upon
information that Seller considers reliable, but Seller makes no warranty as to
any results Buyer might obtain in Buyer’s use(s) for the Product.
Buyer must give
Seller written notice of the existence of each claim involving Product
(whether based in contract, breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability,
other tort or otherwise) within the earlier of thirty (30) days after receipt of
the quantity of Product forming the basis for the claim or applicable shelf-life
expiration, if any.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Bergamid -Battery Pack-Application Snapshot.pdf
SBD CORDLESS
POWER TOOL
B A T T E R Y P A C K
• PA66-based solution
• Meet flame retardant UL94 V-0 standard
• Pass 10-meter drop test
• Achieved flame retardance of UL94 V-0
rating @1.5 and 3.0 mm, GWFI 750 °C
• Offered material and high impact with good
laser marking performance strength
• Accomplished excellent surface appearance
with less visible fibers
• Provided shorter lead time and stronger
technical support than the competition
Bergamid™ FR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant
Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-spirit-bottle-caps.pdf
LU X U RY PAC K AG IN G
M A NUFAC TUR ER
S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P S
• Specific gravity of 1.6
• EU and FDA compliant material
• ABS-based material suitable for electroplating
• Delivered a customized density polymer that
supported electroplating, resulting in both
the look and feel of metal
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in
density-modified material technology and
electroplating to reach application goals
quickly and cost-effectively
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/automotive-ir-lens-of-sensor-case-study-brief.pdf
FAMOUS TIER 2
COMPANY
A U T O M O T I V E L I G H T I N G
I R L E N S O F S E N S O R
• High heat resistance up to 203°C
• PESU base resin with high IR transmission
• Visible light cannot pass through
• Used rich experience with different IR
transmission materials to support
customer’s material design and test method
• Customized color for IR transmittance,
which allowed IR to pass through the plastic
lamp without accumulating high heat
Edgetek™ ET9400-8005 IR Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-edgetek-screwdriver-handle.pdf
P R E M I U M TO O L
B R A N D
S C R E W D R I V E R H A N D L E
• High impact resistance
• High tensile strength
• Aesthetic surface
• Good processability
• Customized a nylon 6 based formulation,
with an emphasis on the impact properties
and processability, yet delivering the
desired aesthetic surface
• Met the customer’s aggressive timeline
and helped troubleshoot application needs
to determine the best material solution
Custom Edgetek™ Nylon Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/308659_en_46154.pdf
Normative base
EN ISO 13485:2016 Medical devices –
Quality Management System
Reg. no. 46154 Validity 12.01.2022 – 11.01.2025
Issue 12.01.2022
Swiss Made
Swiss Association for Quality
and Management Systems (SQS)
Bernstrasse 103, 3052 Zollikofen, Switzerland
F.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Lewiston 308872_en_13485_21%5B43%5D.pdf
Normative base
EN ISO 13485:2016 Medical devices –
Quality Management System
Reg. no. 45484 Validity 01.03.2022 – 28.02.2025
Issue 01.03.2022
Swiss Made
Swiss Association for Quality
and Management Systems (SQS)
Bernstrasse 103, 3052 Zollikofen, Switzerland
sqs.ch
F.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/24 EN 47.pdf
CERTIFICATE
Signed for the certification body:
Eric Louys
Chairman Certification Committee
CERTIFICATE
EN ISO 50001 : 2018
Energy Management System
VINÇOTTE nv
Jan Olieslagerslaan 35, 1800 Vilvoorde, Belgium
This is to certify that Avient
Located at Rue Melville Wilson 2
5330 Assesse
Belgium
has established and maintains an energy management system according the requirements of
EN ISO 50001 : 2018 “Energy Management System” for:
Design and manufacture of colour and additive concentrates, thermoplastic resins and
speciality compounds
This certificate is based on the result of an energy audit documented in the audit report 61231731.