https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-guide
Avient is a recognized leader in the overmoldingof thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), offering excellent adhesion to substrates like polypropylene, polyethylene, PC, ABS, acetal, and nylon.
Collaborating with Avient provides access to a world-class team with expertise in component design, tooling, molding processes, and formulation development.
Coloring
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-guide?rtype[]=1164
Avient is a recognized leader in the overmoldingof thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), offering excellent adhesion to substrates like polypropylene, polyethylene, PC, ABS, acetal, and nylon.
Collaborating with Avient provides access to a world-class team with expertise in component design, tooling, molding processes, and formulation development.
Coloring
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Mevopur Healthcare Functional Additives Nucleating Application Bulletin.pdf
However, pigments used to color plastic parts can cause warping or shrinking, leading to dosing inaccuracy or even malfunctioning healthcare devices.
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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
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https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/advancing-development-treated-bed-nets-malaria-control?sust[]=1134
Case Study
IVCC and Avient joined forces to step up the global fight to eradicate malaria.
Avient and IVCC created a new medium scale masterbatch production laboratory in China to support research and development into non-registered novel active ingredients for incorporation into long lasting treated nets.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/advancing-development-treated-bed-nets-malaria-control
Case Study
IVCC and Avient joined forces to step up the global fight to eradicate malaria.
Avient and IVCC created a new medium scale masterbatch production laboratory in China to support research and development into non-registered novel active ingredients for incorporation into long lasting treated nets.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/power-tool-manufacturer-reduces-production-overhead?ind[]=21537
Case Study
The manufacturer began working with Avient to find a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution to meet its dual requirements.
Avient gathered detailed data from this customer’s production facility in Mexico and helped them calculate and compare the costs of the two solutions.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/power-tool-manufacturer-reduces-production-overhead
Case Study
The manufacturer began working with Avient to find a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution to meet its dual requirements.
Avient gathered detailed data from this customer’s production facility in Mexico and helped them calculate and compare the costs of the two solutions.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/auto-parts-maker-gets-peak-production-new-approach
Case Study
The molder asked Avient to help analyze the situation.
They found just that in Avient’s OnCap™ CTR.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/new-approach-restores-efficiency-pulmonary-device-manufacturing?rtype[]=1124
Case Study
The manufacturer was working with Avient on other projects, so it brought together experts from both companies to work on identifying a material that would reduce warpage and improve productivity.